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Author Archives: Julie McKinney
Shipt CEO: ‘Entrepreneurship is the best way to make change in a city’
More than 60 interested guests visited Shipt HQ for A Doughnut Discussion on July 19. Sponsored by Young Pioneers and REV Birmingham, the event featured REV CEO and historian David Fleming and Shipt CEO and entrepreneur Bill Smith for a talk on the history of Birmingham, innovation and entrepreneurship, the story of Shipt, and lots of questions. Continue reading
Posted in Business Growth, City Center
Tagged Business Growth, downtown birmingham, Heaviest Corner, John Hand Building, Shipt
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HTC profile: American Life Building lofts designed for downtown’s workforce
As downtowns across the country are energized by new development, the need for additional affordable, or workforce housing in city centers is a hot topic. Developers of one of Birmingham’s highest profile, long-vacant properties are planning to address the need. Continue reading
Posted in City Center
Tagged American Life Building, Historic Tax Credit
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The Annex commissary kitchen, culinary incubator opens in Tillman Levenson building downtown
Local entrepreneur Haden Smith is bringing long-needed commissary kitchen space to downtown Birmingham. The Annex will offer commercial kitchen space for rent, event space for pop-up dinners, and a food truck incubation program. Continue reading
Posted in Business Growth, City Center
Tagged commissary kitchen, culinary incubator, Innovation District, The Annex, The Big Pitch
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The 2018 Woodlawn Street Market is showcasing Birmingham’s small businesses
The popular markets that bring up to 80 local vendors and hundreds of shoppers to the heart of historic Woodlawn are back. Applications to be a vendor at one or more 2018 markets are being accepted now! Continue reading
Posted in Business Growth, Neighborhood News
Tagged Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market
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Local historic district street sign toppers to debut in Five Points South
The new sign toppers will allow motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to easily identify whether they’re in the Anderson Place, Cullom Street, Cobb Lane or Phelan Park district – and enhance the sense of pride that comes with living or working in a historic district. Continue reading
Posted in Neighborhood News
Tagged Anderson Place, Cobb Street, Cullom Street, Five Points Alliance, Five Points South, Phelan Park
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Upgrade your Zyp experience: 7 things you can do with the Zyp app
You’re probably already familiar with the happy green bikes Zypping around the Magic City. But did you know the Zyp mobile app can enhance your riding experience? Check out a few of the cool features available to Zyp riders through the app! Continue reading
Posted in City Center
Tagged Zyp, Zyp app, Zyp Bikeshare, Zyp tip
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Happy grand opening to The Preservery!
Chef Andrea Foster will celebrate the grand opening of her restaurant The Preservery in REV Birmingham’s REVeal Kitchen stall at The Pizitz Food Hall on Friday. Continue reading
Posted in Business Growth, City Center
Tagged Andrea Foster, REVeal Kitchen, The Pizitz Food Hall, The Preservery
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Zyp Bikeshare’s Access for All program enters third year
February marks the beginning of Year 3 for Zyp Bikeshare’s Access For All program. The program provides reduced-price annual memberships for low-income users and individuals on government assistance. Continue reading
Posted in City Center, Neighborhood News
Tagged Access For All, Bikeshare, Zyp, Zyp Bikeshare
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Five Points Alliance Celebrates One Year
In 2017, the Five Points Alliance set the foundation for the continued growth and development of the Five Points area. Continue reading
Posted in Neighborhood News
Tagged Five Points Alliance, Five Points Alliance Board, Five Points South
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Youth Philanthropy Council visits 3rd Street Market
An impressive group of teens from YouthServe’s Youth Philanthropy Council visited with Rod and Brianna Cowans of 3rd Street Market this week for a tour and discussions about food deserts and how REV Birmingham’s Business Growth team is working with small business owners like the Cowans to find sustainable models for community change. Continue reading
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Tagged 3rd Street Market, Business Growth, Corner Store, Enon Ridge, Urban Food Project
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