The Western Micro Business Accelerator is here to make micro-businesses mighty
Through support and education resources, Western Micro Business Accelerator is helping local business grow and conquer 🏢💪
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CaringBridge’s New Partnership With Shipt Supports Families During Health Journeys
Shipt's latest partnership makes the lives of caregivers and those going through health journeys easier 😇
REV Birmingham has released a state of downtown report & the future looks bright
The nonprofit REV Birmingham gathers data to help downtown stakeholders plan for the future.
Greater Birmingham Humane Society and Jeffco close on a new property
Great news for the animals of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society! Alongside Jeffco, GBHS purchased property to be developed into an all-inclusive space for animals and humans.
Birmingham is a Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge finalist—what this means
🤯 The Magic City is a Top 50 finalist for the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge. Here's how it could affect you 👇
Birmingham-based app Coolbus now includes babysitter finder
Hop on the Coolbus, parents—this Birmingham-based app is worth a download. 📱
Birmingham Promise receives $7 MILLION in donations for local students
Birmingham Promise now has a massive $7M in donations to help Birmingham City School students. Thanks to three very generous corporate gifts, the program from the City of Birmingham will provide local students with scholarships, paid apprenticeships and more.
What you need to know about Blueprint Irondale
Irondale is planning some big changes in regards to its infrastructure. Blueprint Irondale, the city’s planning commission, is working to map out the future. Keep reading to learn more about the program and how you can get involved.
Fast Company features the faces of Bessemer in a new article
If you’ve turned on a TV or opened up Twitter lately, you’ve seen a national spotlight on Bessemer, Alabama. Recently, Bessemer received another country-wide accolade as Fast Company ran a photo essay of just a few of the workers that…
Behind the scenes of the new Jefferson County podcast + how to tune in
In 2021, Jefferson County created its first-ever podcast to help shed light on the inner workings of local government, provide essential information on county services and much more. Here’s everything you need to know about Jefferson County Alabama: Podcast for the…
Learn how to make your own shoes with The Shoe School at Hardware Park
Birmingham’s Hardware Park is getting a new tenant—a training facility for fashion and design students called The Shoe School at Hardware Park. Keep reading to learn more about Birmingham’s newest design business that will have you walking a mile in…
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Birmingham’s new dating app will set you up with your next first date
Finding your next date is hard enough, and current dating apps with their constant stream of pointless conversations don’t make it any easier. Now, the Birmingham-based app Set Me Up is changing the dating game and making first dates fun.
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Meet the 5 early seed-stage startups competing in Alabama Launchpad on May 13
Last week, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama announced the finalists for its upcoming Alabama Launchpad Finale event on May 13th. With tens of thousands of dollars in early-stage seed funding up for grabs, these finalists will take to the…
Small businesses and entrepreneurs—apply now for Walmart’s Open Call
Calling all local entrepreneurs and small business owners! If you’re dreaming of growing your product line and/or business, you won’t want to miss this opportunity during Walmart’s Open Call. Read on for the exciting details.
See how Skin Wellness will upgrade your skincare routine
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen that skincare is the new makeup. Now it’s time to step up your skincare (and selfcare) game with Skin Wellness and Dr. Corey Hartman, MD.