Urban Supply is changing the face of Parkside in Birmingham, bringing 100,000 square feet of retail, office and fitness spaces as well as restaurants and bars to the area. See what’s there, what’s happening and what’s coming to the coming-soon…
For the past 15 years, the Alabama Launchpad Startup Competition has guided some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs in Alabama by investing $5.6 million in 100 Alabama startups. Now, Alabama Launchpad is introducing a few changes to the program to…
Innovation Depot is undergoing some exciting updates. Here’s a closer look and what it means for Birmingham.
On January 11th, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that Homewood-based Resource Fiber is planning to invest $3.6 million in Lamar County to construct their first full-scale bamboo manufacturing facility, bringing 111 jobs to the area.
In their December 30, 2020 issue, Analytics Insight named Birmingham-based Therapy Brands CEO Kimberly O’Loughlin among their list of “The 100 Most Powerful Women In Technology 2020“. Here’s what we learned about Kimberly and Therapy Brands.
Although 2020 has been a challenging year, Alabama startups are looking forward to what 2021 will bring. We spoke with the founders of four Alabama Launchpad-winning companies to learn more about their goals and visions for the New Year.
For one reason or another, 2020 seems to have flown by. But one thing is for certain: 2020 was a very successful year for the Birmingham startup tech scene. Whether it’s local companies receiving millions in funding, tech accelerators fostering…
Travel + Leisure is one of the largest travel magazines in the world, with almost 5 million readers. They just released their list of the “50 Best Places to Travel in 2021,” and our favorite city made the list. Check…
Jefferson County has a new, five-year strategic plan that they’re rolling out, and it’s the best kind of ambitious. We got an inside look at the goals they’ve set, how they plan to accomplish them and what it all means…
To say 2020 has been a hard year for restaurants would be an understatement. A dynamic duo of Birmingham restaurant pros has teamed up on a concept that’s going to shake up food in the Magic City forever. Meet Feast—and…
Do you keep antacids on hand at all times? Do you avoid spicy foods at dinnertime, or altogether? Well, the wellness experts at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center have some good news for you. Read on to learn about an innovative…
One of Birmingham’s promising startups, Conserv, just announced their intention to move into a relatively new innovation hub in downtown Birmingham—Hardware Park. Here’s why the collaboration is important.
After presenting their pitch to the judges, two Alabama startups just took home a combined $150K in startup funding at the Alabama Launchpad Virtual Finale on November 19th. We spoke with winners Conserv and Lucid Living Solutions to learn more!…
If you’re spending much time online these days, you’re probably seeing a whole flood of information about potential COVID-19 vaccines. Southern Research is helping lead the way from right here in Birmingham, and they’re getting closer every day. Here’s what…
The American Institute of Architects recently hosted their 2020 design awards, and members of our local Birmingham chapter brought home quite a few top marks. Check out the award-winning projects here—you might just recognize a few.