Forbes considered thousands of companies in the US when creating its 2021 list for America’s best employers for diversity. After surveying 50,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees, the University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked number four in the country.
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Charcuterie boards like the one above (sign up for the newsletter to see what I’m talking about) should hang in the Louvre. While I question if I went into the wrong business, find out if you could be in the right one with job openings, networking events and Birmingham news you need to know.
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Since the beginning of civilization, transportation has been the center of everything. It affects how we work, socialize and live our everyday lives. Tour 70 objects from Birmingham Museum of Art’s (BMA) permanent collection in Ways of Seeing: The Art of Travel, Trade, and Transportation to discover the necessity and joy of travel throughout different centuries and cultures.
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Feeling head first, fearless all week thanks to Taylor Swift’s latest album re-release. Get your confidence back, too, when you discover open jobs, networking events and beneficial business news in Birmingham this week.
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The Robotics and Mobility Program (RAMP) at Children’s of Alabama is opening the door to more opportunities for rehabilitation with physical therapy and occupational therapy. Learn from several team members at Children’s about the innovative technology and how it’s helping children and teens with physical impairments grow stronger and lead more independent lives.
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Three acts, one hotel room and a million laughs. Plaza Suite, a comedy by Neil Simon, lets the audience spy on separate stories in the same hotel room. Husband and wife duo Nick and Kelsey Crawford put their on-stage relationship to the test thrice over as they play the main characters in every act. See if they leave you laughing when you purchase tickets for the show running Thursdays-Saturdays, April 15-25 at the Virginia Samford Theatre (VST).
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A couple of months ago, Birmingham resident Hailey Lann decided to put her competitive nature to the test during Orangetheory’s 2021 Transformation Challenge. Now a veteran of two Transformation Challenges, we checked-in to learn about Hailey’s triumphs (notice how we didn’t add defeats!).
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It’s time to come out of hibernation and shine some light on the new season—with the help from a few diamonds, of course. Plant yourself at the Diamonds Direct Spring Showcase taking place Friday, April 16-Saturday, April 24. Pick from perfection and enjoy 20% virtually everything in the showroom over the nine-day event. Keep reading to discover which designer pieces we’ve grown attached to.
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The statewide mask mandate drops on April 9, but even our youngest advocates are asking for Birmingham to implement its own. The fight isn’t over yet, Birmingham. However, with everyone aged 16+ in the state now eligible to receive a vaccine, we’re getting closer. While we wait for the pandemic to be a thing only found in history books, see what’s happening in the present-day biz world.
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Time to hire a baker because this summer is about to be filled with batter after batter. The Birmingham Barons released their full 2021 schedule, which begins Tuesday, May 4, and concludes Sunday, September 19. PLUS, see what else is happening on and off the field this spring.
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On a scale of one to the ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days, how stuck are you? We can help you break out of procrastination mode with a boatload of new jobs, business events and buzzy news.
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A year into the pandemic, and arts organizations are still struggling to provide their amazing attributes and activities to those who enjoy them. Luckily, PNC Bank supports several of our beloved arts nonprofits in Birmingham and helps them continue to thrive in new, unique ways—even when it didn’t seem possible.
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Warmer weather means children are spending more time outside. Whether on the trampoline, riding a skateboard or playing spring sports, the season of activity leads to an increase in injuries. Before you wrap your child in bubble wrap, here’s what you should know from Michael Conklin, MD, a pediatric orthopedist at Children’s of Alabama and associate professor of pediatric orthopedic surgery at UAB about bone fractures.
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Happy National Puppy Day, Birmingham! After the year we’ve had, this pawsome holiday couldn’t come at a better time. In between scrollingthrough your camera roll for the ultimutt puppy pic to post on social, take a look at these hot jobs, new businesses and upcoming networking events in the Magic City.
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As Alabama continues to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine, we connected with Dr. Darrel Weaver with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to learn more about vaccine safety. He addresses seven COVID-19 vaccine myths and explains why everyone should receive the vaccine when given the opportunity.
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