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SUMMARY:A Taste of INSPIRE
DESCRIPTION:Get a taste of what’s next for Birmingham’s food entrepreneur community at A Taste of INSPIRE\, a signature experience during Urban Impact Alumni Week 2026. \nA Taste of INSPIRE brings together local food entrepreneurs\, community partners\, business resources\, and supporters for an afternoon centered on food\, entrepreneurship\, business readiness\, and community impact. \nGuests will have the opportunity to sample featured menu items from local food entrepreneurs\, discover emerging food concepts\, connect with organizations and resources supporting small businesses\, and learn more about the upcoming INSPIRE Culinary Incubator — Urban Impact’s shared commercial kitchen and culinary entrepreneurship initiative designed to help food businesses move from idea to operation and from operation to growth. \nThe event will also recognize participating entrepreneurs through the Business Readiness Award\, Rising Star Award\, and People’s Choice Award\, highlighting businesses that demonstrate preparation\, professionalism\, growth potential\, and connection with the community. \nWhat to Expect\n\nTastings from local food entrepreneurs\nFood business and culinary entrepreneurship showcases\nSmall-business resource partners\nBusiness Readiness\, Rising Star & People’s Choice awards\nIntroduction to the upcoming INSPIRE Culinary Incubator\nNetworking and community connections\nAn opportunity to support Birmingham’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem\n\nA Taste of INSPIRE is more than a tasting event. It is an opportunity to experience the people\, businesses\, and ideas helping shape the future of Birmingham’s food entrepreneurship community — while seeing how Urban Impact is building pathways for entrepreneurs to become more prepared\, connected\, and positioned for sustainable growth. \nTickets start at $10\, plus applicable Eventbrite fees. \nA Taste of INSPIRE is part of Urban Impact Alumni Week 2026\, a week of programming designed to reconnect entrepreneurs with resources\, increase visibility for local businesses\, strengthen relationships\, and celebrate entrepreneurship and community investment.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/a-taste-of-inspire/
LOCATION:Carver Theatre\, 1631 4th Avenue North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Coming Soon,Community,Downtown,Educational,Events,Exhibition Opening,Exhibitions,Featured Event,Food Trucks,In-Person Events,Local Events,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Leading Forward in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:AI is changing how we work\, make decisions\, and lead.\nJoin UAB Collat Professional Education for a free\, four-part series bringing together leadership insights\, practical AI applications\, and expert perspectives to help you think strategically\, encourage innovation\, and prepare for a changing workplace. \nSeries at a Glance\n\nFree & open to professionals\nAcross all industries and career stages\n\nLive online\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST\n\nAttend one or all four sessions\nThe series leads into the UAB AI Summit in Spring 2027.\n\nNo technical background required.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Lineup\n \nSeptember 29     12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CSTBecoming a Strategic Leader in the Age of AIExplore how to recognize emerging patterns\, connect daily decisions to long-term strategy\, and understand AI’s impact on people and organizations. \nOctober 20     12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CSTLeading Innovation: Moving Ideas into ActionLearn how leaders create the conditions for innovation and help teams turn promising ideas into action\, including ways AI can support new approaches. \nNovember 17     12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CSTPractical AI for Today’s ProfessionalDiscover useful\, nontechnical ways to apply AI to everyday responsibilities\, including preparation\, communication\, and decision support. \nDecember 1     12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CSTLeading Forward: An Expert ConversationJoin experts for a conversation about leadership\, innovation\, and AI\, shaped by questions participants submit during the first three sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose the sessions that work for you.\nRegister for one\, several\, or all four sessions in a single registration.  A zoom link will be provided when you register: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mrXEqlidie2730 \nKnow someone who might be interested? Please share this invitation with colleagues and others in your network. Everyone is welcome.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/leading-forward-in-the-age-of-ai/2026-10-20/
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SUMMARY:Urban Impact Alumni Week 2026: Reconnect. Reengage. Reinvest.
DESCRIPTION:Urban Impact\, Inc. invites entrepreneurs\, alumni\, small-business owners\, community partners\, and supporters to join us for Alumni Week 2026\, a week of connection\, resources\, celebration\, and opportunity! \nAlumni Week is more than a series of events. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with Birmingham’s entrepreneurial community\, discover valuable resources\, explore funding opportunities\, strengthen business relationships\, and celebrate the people and businesses making an impact in our city. \nWhether you’re launching a business\, growing an established company\, reconnecting as an Urban Impact alum\, or simply looking to support local entrepreneurs\, there’s something for you! \n  \nHere’s What’s Happening Throughout the Week:\nSunday\, October 18 | Sunday Night Live: Laughing with Impact \n5:00–7:30 PM | Canvas on 5th \nKick off Alumni Week with an evening of comedy\, connection\, and community! Enjoy great laughs\, meet fellow entrepreneurs\, and learn more about Urban Impact’s work throughout Birmingham. \n  \nMonday\, October 19 | Money Moves Monday \n5:30–7:00 PM | Creed63 \nGet connected to valuable information about grants\, funding opportunities\, and ways to better position your business for financial growth. \n  \nTuesday\, October 20 | Capital Connection Tuesday \n12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual Grant Workshop \n3:00–5:00 PM | Meet Your Money Match at the 16th Street Education & Visitors Center \nLearn more about grant fundamentals\, then connect with financial institutions\, lenders\, funders\, and resource partners who can help support your business goals. \n  \nWednesday\, October 21 | Wellness Wednesday \n5:30–7:00 PM | A.G. Gaston Motel (Conference Room) \nTake time to focus on the entrepreneur behind the business! Join us for an evening centered on mental health\, wellness\, balance\, and meaningful community connection. \n  \nThursday\, October 22 | A Taste of INSPIRE \n12:30–2:30 PM | Doors Open @ 12pm | Carver Theatre \nExperience the flavors and creativity of Birmingham’s food entrepreneurs! Enjoy food samples\, meet emerging culinary businesses\, discover community resources\, and learn about Urban Impact’s INSPIRE Initiative and its support for food-based entrepreneurs. \n  \nFriday\, October 23 | Pitch Friday \n5:00–7:00 PM | Jazzi’s on 3rd \nCelebrate innovation and entrepreneurship as local business owners share their ideas\, connect with the community\, and compete for opportunities to grow their businesses. \n  \nSaturday\, October 24 | Spend Dat Saturday \n10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Historic 4th Avenue District \nWe’re closing out Alumni Week by shopping local! Explore an alumni and entrepreneur marketplace featuring Birmingham businesses\, products\, services\, and brands. Come discover something new and invest directly in our community!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/urban-impact-alumni-week-2026-reconnect-reengage-reinvest/
LOCATION:Historic 4th Avenue Business District\, 328 16th Street North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Class,Community,Downtown,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Events,Family,Featured Events,Food Trucks,Health and Wellness,In-Person Events,Local Events,Lunch & Learn,Match & MIngle,Meet & Greet,Member Events,Shopping,Special Events,Upcoming Events,Virtual,Wellness,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Free Friday at Forge
DESCRIPTION:Ready for a change of scenery? Join us for Free Friday at Forge on October 16 and experience coworking for yourself—completely free! \nStop by anytime between 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and enjoy a productive workspace\, super-fast Wi-Fi\, unlimited coffee\, private phone booths\, and plenty of comfortable places to get work done. \nWhether you’re a remote worker\, freelancer\, entrepreneur\, or just tired of working from your kitchen table or a crowded coffee shop\, we’d love to have you. \nCome for an hour or stay all day—your workday is on us! ☕💻
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/free-friday-at-forge/
LOCATION:Forge\, The Pizitz 120 19th Street North Suite 200\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Downtown
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SUMMARY:SPEED NETWORKING - HIGH SPEED CONNECTIONS: BIRMINGHAM\, AL
DESCRIPTION:Speed networking is a fun and structured way to meet local entrepreneurs\, business owners\, creators and more\, through a series of 1 on 1 conversations lasting 5-6 minutes each that are designed to spark new ideas\, uncover opportunities\, and expand your network.\nConsider this a golden ticket to create a meaningful connection for yourself and your business. Birmingham has so many creative and diverse opportunities\, your next opportunity\, partnership\, or friendship is just a speed network away. Event Curator and Business Liaison\, Tia Marie doesn’t want you to worry about awkward introductions or wondering who to talk to next\, she’ll guide the process so you can focus on making authentic connections.\nWHAT TO BRING:\nBusiness cards (if possible)\, a friend\, your curiosity and an open mind. You never know which conversation could lead to your next opportunity\, partnership\, or friendship.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/speed-networking-high-speed-connections-birmingham-al/
LOCATION:WorkPlay\, 500 23rd Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,Downtown,Events,In-Person Events,Local Events,Match & MIngle,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:AllSouth Appliance Brand Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Brand Day on Saturday\, August 22—a day filled with great food\, incredible savings\, and the latest in luxury appliances and outdoor living! \nMeet and learn from some of our appliance and grill brand representatives as they showcase their products\, share expert tips\, and answer your questions. Take advantage of exclusive event-only deals on grills and appliances\, enjoy delicious food samples cooked throughout the day\, and enter our raffle benefiting Make-A-Wish Alabama for a chance to win amazing prizes. \nWhether you’re planning a kitchen remodel\, upgrading your outdoor space\, or simply love to cook and entertain\, Brand Day is the perfect opportunity to explore top brands\, discover new products\, and connect with industry experts. \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/allsouth-appliance-brand-day/
LOCATION:AllSouth Appliance\, 345 State Farm Pkwy\, Homewood\, AL\, 35209-7180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,Family,Food,Shopping
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SUMMARY:PMICAC Community in Action: Airport Leadership Experience
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the terminal and see how major airport projects move from planning to execution. \nThis is not a standard airport tour. It is an opportunity to experience project leadership where planning\, precision\, and public impact intersect. \nPMI Central Alabama Chapter ’s Airport Leadership Experience offers rare\, behind-the-scenes access with the Birmingham Airport Authority. Participants will board a private shuttle for an airfield tour\, explore active projects throughout the concourse\, and hear directly from three airport executives responsible for revenue\, communications\, planning\, and development. \nThis immersive experience will reveal how leadership\, stakeholder coordination\, safety\, communication\, and strategic decision-making come together to deliver complex projects in a continuously moving environment. \nThursday\, August 6 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.\nBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport\nAdvance registration is required.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pmicac-community-in-action-airport-leadership-experience/
LOCATION:Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport\, 5900 Messer Airport Highway\, Birmingham\, 35212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Featured,Featured Events,In-Person Events,Local Events,Programs,Tours
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SUMMARY:Identity to Impact: Brand Strategy & Market Positioning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Built to Lead: Hiring\, Developing\, and Scaling Your Team\, an interactive workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners transition from managing every aspect of their business to building and leading a strong\, high-performing team. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn practical strategies for hiring the right people\, developing talent\, and creating systems that support long-term growth. Whether you’re preparing to make your first hire or looking to strengthen your existing team\, this workshop will equip you with the tools and confidence to lead effectively and scale your business with purpose. \n⚡️ What you’ll gain:\n• Stronger leadership skills and more confident decision-making\n• Effective hiring strategies to build the right team\n• Practical tools for developing and managing high-performing employees\n• Systems that support sustainable business growth and scalability \nDon’t miss this opportunity to invest in your leadership\, strengthen your team\, and build a business that’s designed to grow. We look forward to seeing you there! \n📍 5521 First Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL 35212\n📆 July 23\, 2026\n⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/identity-to-impact-brand-strategy-market-positioning/
LOCATION:5521 1st Avenue South Birmingham\, AL 35212
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,In-Person Events
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SUMMARY:Make & Mingle with Alabama Women in Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of low-stress\, high-creativity making through Junk Journaling and Mini-Collages. Junk journaling is the ultimate sustainable craft. It’s all about taking discarded\, mismatched papers\, vintage remnants\, and everyday scraps\, and turning them into a beautiful\, deeply personal visual diary\, planner\, or piece of art. This completely open-ended\, low-instruction craft is designed so you can create entirely at your own pace while networking\, catching up\, and connecting with fellow women in business. A unique spread of collage materials will be provided – including papers\, stickers\, tapes\, vintage magazines\, and markers\, as well as sturdy cardstock as a base if you are new to junk journaling. If you already have a journal you would like to work in\, you are welcome to bring it. \nabout the craft room: The Craft Room is a secondhand arts and craft supply shop and makerspace dedicated to making creativity more affordable\, more accessible\, and more sustainable for the environment. By taking in community donations of gently used\, unwanted arts and craft supplies and reselling them at thrifty prices\, we help take the risk and shame out of trying new hobbies. Designed for seasoned crafters and curious beginners alike\, our space offers shared tables\, snacks and libations\, and community workshops that give scrappy materials a beautiful second life.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/make-mingle-with-alabama-women-in-business/
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CATEGORIES:Business,Craft Class
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SUMMARY:North Jefferson Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION: Whether you’re an employer investing in your team or a professional investing in yourself\, this is worth it!\n Invest one day to gain practical strategies\, fresh perspectives\, and valuable connections that can help you lead more effectively\, solve real workplace challenges\, and grow your business or career.\n Connect with other professionals\, learn from experienced leaders\, and walk away with new ideas you can implement right away.\n This isn’t just motivation—it’s practical tools\, actionable takeaways\, and real-world insights that can make a difference long after the conference ends.\nMembers – $100Non-Members – $150 \nSee less
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/north-jefferson-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Opportunity Built Here: An Evening with Birmingham Corps
DESCRIPTION:You are invited as Birmingham Corps deepens its commitment to building the bridges that connect this city’s talent to its future — and invites Birmingham’s employers\, partners\, and civic leaders to grow with us. \nThis evening is a chance to meet Tiffani Saxton\, Birmingham Corps’ new Executive Director\, hear how we’re building career pathways that move Birmingham forward\, and explore together how we can expand our impact across the city. \nBirmingham Corps has spent three years rooting residents in careers and connecting employers to hard-to-find talent. We’re ready to go further. And we need Birmingham’s businesses and community leaders in the room to do it. \nWe hope you’ll join us. \nDetails to follow. Speakers to be announced. Follow us on Instagram @BirminghamCorps
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/opportunity-built-here-an-evening-with-birmingham-corps/
LOCATION:Innovation Depot\, Inc.\, 1500 1st Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community,Downtown,Educational,Special Events,Workshop,Youth Support
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SUMMARY:Local Legacy Conference
DESCRIPTION:A free\, full-day gathering for business owners\, advisors\, and community leaders focused on building and preserving community wealth through practical succession strategies that keep our businesses locally owned\, with a focus on employee ownership. \nThis conference was funded as part of the city of Birmingham’s BOLD grant initiative\, run by the department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity\, and was organized by a team of community residents that have been canvassing local businesses since January. \nThe conference doesn’t just bring outside experts to discuss business retention; it brings actual local business owners as honorary co-sponsors to tell their stories and speak on the importance of legacy (we can provide a list of local co-sponsors if helpful) \nIt supplements their stories with local and national resources in succession planning and employee ownership including Project Equity\, the National Center for Employee Ownership\, Transworld Business Advisors\, and the Birmingham Business Alliance \nAttendees will see a documentary screening on Alatrade Foods\, the largest employee-owned company based in Alabama\, and hear from Recovery Hardware founder Gina Schaefer on her own business’ transition.  \nThis conference is part of our Local Legacy Campaign launch\, which has mobilized more than $100M from national impact investors to purchase legacy businesses from retiring owners and transition them to employee ownership — usually at little or no cost to employees. \nThe conference runs 8:30am – 3:00pm with a networking happy hour until 4:00. Breakfast and lunch are included. It’s free and open to all.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/local-legacy-conference/
LOCATION:Sloss Furnaces\, 20 32nd St N\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Conference,Downtown,Educational
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SUMMARY:AI in Action Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:AI in Action: Business Summit\nReal use cases. Real results. Real next steps. \nApril 10\, 2026 | UAB Collat School of Business \nJoin business leaders\, faculty\, and students for a one-day\, highly practical summit on how organizations are using AI right now and what comes next. AI in Action cuts through the hype with real use cases\, lessons learned\, and the leadership decisions behind measurable results. \nYou’ll hear from speakers including Shegun Otulana (Harmony Venture Labs)\, Anurag Banerjee (Quilt AI)\, Thea Ducrow (Bird’s AI View)\, Vitale Hardin (Vitale & Co.)\, Austin Senseman (Birmingham AI)\, and Steven Stith (Shell) with additional AI-forward companies\, hands-on breakouts\, and more to be announced. \nExperience AI throughout the day with interactive activities including an AI-powered fragrance installation and image-to-poetry\, then stay for a networking happy hour featuring an AI bartender app that generates personalized recipes. \nDon’t miss the Live Builds. Real businesses submit real challenges\, and the engineering team at KEYSYS builds solutions in real time while walking through the approach\, key decisions\, and what they deliver. \nIf your organization is facing a challenge you believe AI could address\, you may apply to have it considered for a Live Build. Selected participants will receive a working solution they own and can deploy within their organization. \nWhat you’ll walk away with \nConcrete examples of AI use cases\, including the problem\, approach\, solution\, and business impact.\nCandid adoption insights\, including what worked\, what didn’t\, and what they’d do differently.\nPractical ways to start\, including frameworks and questions leaders can use to experiment responsibly. \nWho Should Attend”\nLeaders and teams from organizations looking for practical AI applications.\nFaculty and students who want a front-row seat to what’s working in industry.\nAnyone interested in stronger industry-university collaboration shaping the future of business education. \nExpect a lively mix of talks\, live builds\, and hands-on sessions designed to leave you thinking\, “I see what’s possible\, and I know my next step.”
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/ai-in-action-business-summit/
LOCATION:UAB Collat School of Business\, 710 13th Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Conference,Downtown,Educational
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Ventures Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Rainbow Ventures Summit is Alabama’s LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship Conference. The conference is free and open to all\, but focused on connecting and supporting LGBTQ+ founders and CEOs of startups and small businesses. \nMeals will be provided for free\, to include: Coffee\, Lunch\, Snacks\, and Happy Hour Beverages (including non-alcoholic options). \nFriday\, February 20\, 2026\nNetworking and event kick off\n6:00 – 8:00 PM\nBirmingham Museum of Art (2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd\, Birmingham\, AL 35203) \nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026\nConference\, speakers\, vendor tables\, pitch competition\nAll day\nInnovation Depot (1500 1st Ave. N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203)
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Ventures Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Rainbow Ventures Summit is Alabama’s LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship Conference. The conference is free and open to all\, but focused on connecting and supporting LGBTQ+ founders and CEOs of startups and small businesses. \nMeals will be provided for free\, to include: Coffee\, Lunch\, Snacks\, and Happy Hour Beverages (including non-alcoholic options). \nFriday\, February 20\, 2026\nNetworking and event kick off\n6:00 – 8:00 PM\nBirmingham Museum of Art (2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd\, Birmingham\, AL 35203) \nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026\nConference\, speakers\, vendor tables\, pitch competition\nAll day\nInnovation Depot (1500 1st Ave. N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203)
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Ventures Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Rainbow Ventures Summit is Alabama’s LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship Conference. The conference is free and open to all\, but focused on connecting and supporting LGBTQ+ founders and CEOs of startups and small businesses. \nMeals will be provided for free\, to include: Coffee\, Lunch\, Snacks\, and Happy Hour Beverages (including non-alcoholic options). \nFriday\, February 20\, 2026 (Evening only)\nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026 (All day) \nIf you would like to participate in the pitch competition (free entry) or have a free vendor table at the event to showcase your business or organization\, select those options during checkout.
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