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Author: Kara Kennedy
Birmingham retailers, including Brookwood Village, reinvent themselves to offer shoppers new experiences
As brick and mortar retailers try to reinvent themselves to offer customers experiences that include entertainment, Brookwood Village Mall may be undergoing a significant redevelopment in the near future. Continue reading “Birmingham retailers, including Brookwood Village, reinvent themselves to offer shoppers new experiences”
How you can help these 4 Alabama organizations including the Red Cross with disaster relief from Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is a Category 2 storm and will hit the east coast somewhere between the South and North Carolina coastline. Although the exact path cannot be pinpointed more than 5 million people are under a hurricane warning and evacuated the area. Continue reading “How you can help these 4 Alabama organizations including the Red Cross with disaster relief from Hurricane Florence”
Alabama Futures Fund gets $25 Million to fund early stage startups from an A team of investors including Charles Barkley
An “A” team of individuals and investors have invested in a $25 million to fund that will fund early-stage startups. The Alabama Futures Fund (AFF) launches the largest seed-stage investment fund in Alabama’s history. Continue reading “Alabama Futures Fund gets $25 Million to fund early stage startups from an A team of investors including Charles Barkley”
Over 200 samples of Cookie Dough Magic’s Classic Chocolate Chip were enjoyed at the Avondale tasting
The long-anticipated raw cookie dough shop, Cookie Dough Magic, held a tasting tonight at its soon-to-be location on 41st Street South in Avondale. Bham Nowers were onsite to try it. Continue reading “Over 200 samples of Cookie Dough Magic’s Classic Chocolate Chip were enjoyed at the Avondale tasting”
Starbucks opens 11th Community Store in the U.S. at Crossplex Village in Birmingham’s Five Points West. Here’s what you need to know.
Starbucks recently opened its 11th Community Store and first in Alabama at Birmingham’s Crossplex Village in Ensley/Five Points West. Continue reading “Starbucks opens 11th Community Store in the U.S. at Crossplex Village in Birmingham’s Five Points West. Here’s what you need to know.”
3 reasons why Alabama ranks number one globally in manufacturing
Alabama is number one in manufacturing according to Global Trade Magazine. One key factor cited was the state’s over 270,000 Alabamians working in the industry. Continue reading “3 reasons why Alabama ranks number one globally in manufacturing”
Have a ball playing duckpin bowling at Birmingham’s new social hotspot, The Woolworth on 20th Street South
Want to play the world’s largest PAC MAN game or duckpin bowl? Here’s your chance Birmingham because the long-anticipated gaming room, The Woolworth, opens today on Southside. Continue reading “Have a ball playing duckpin bowling at Birmingham’s new social hotspot, The Woolworth on 20th Street South”
Area code 205 could change for new phone customers in Birmingham and central Alabama to 659
Area code 205 is a Birmingham identifier. American Idol winner and Grammy-nominated Birmingham singer Ruben Studdard made 205 famous when he wore it emblazoned across his jersey as he performed on the national show as a way of paying homage to his hometown and to get votes. Continue reading “Area code 205 could change for new phone customers in Birmingham and central Alabama to 659”
Birmingham Transit (BJCTA) awarded $1.5 million from US Department of Transportation to buy electric buses
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Authority has awarded a $1.5 million grant to the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit to put low-emission and no-emission electric buses on city streets.
Pedestrian bridge for Hollywood Boulevard is one step closer to connecting walkers, runners and cyclists between Mountain Brook and Homewood
The construction of a pedestrian bridge over Highway 280 may be one step closer to reality. The Mountain Brook City Council has approved a proposal that if finalized would create the Highway 280 Public Road Cooperative District with Homewood, Birmingham and Jefferson County.
17 metro-Birmingham companies named to 2018 Inc. 5000 list
These 17 metro Birmingham companies were recently named to Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing privately-held companies.
Since 1982, Inc. has listed the 5000 fastest-growing companies who have grown their revenue and who have created a significant number of jobs in their cities. The following Birmingham companies made the 2018 list.
Continue reading “17 metro-Birmingham companies named to 2018 Inc. 5000 list”Energen, one of Birmingham’s largest public companies, has been acquired by Diamondback Energy for $9.2 billion
Energen, one of Birmingham’s largest public companies, has been acquired by the Texas energy company Diamondback Energy in a deal reportedly valued at $9.2 billion and which creates the premier large cap Permian independent. The boards of each company voted unanimously to combine the two companies. The Diamondback Energy deal comes on the heels of Energen’s sale of Alagasco two years ago to Spire and shifting its focus on oil exploration and production.
PALS volunteers pick up 123,440 pounds of litter this year in Jefferson County, Wenonah High School Wins Litter Quitter Campaign
There’s a lot of taxpayer money being spent on cleaning up after litterbugs in the Birmingham and Jefferson County areas so ALDOT (Alabama Department of Transportation) has launched the Trash Costs Cash campaign that is aimed at preventing people from dumping litter on neighborhood streets and major roadways.
Continue reading “PALS volunteers pick up 123,440 pounds of litter this year in Jefferson County, Wenonah High School Wins Litter Quitter Campaign”12 ways to support teachers and schools in Birmingham this fall, including how to send them on a beach trip
Packing lunch boxes. Carpooling to school. Homework. It’s back to school time in Birmingham. How can you help your child and your child’s teacher have the best school year yet? Bham Now has pulled together 12 tips to help you through.
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