Introducing the six businesses that call Nextec home

March 8, 2024

Filed Under: Business-Proving, Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Historic Preservation, Potential-Proving, Why BHM

On the corner of 3rd Avenue and 16th Street North, you’ll find Nextec, a redevelopment of the 90-year-old, 65,000-square-foot Edwards Motor Company building (also formerly known as the Sticks ‘N’ Stuff building). With experience in historic renovation, developer Michael Mouron, chairman of Capstone Real Estate Investments, began this civic project in 2021 as a space for business startups to continue their work in the Magic City – a function encouraged by REV Birmingham.

Woodlawn Marketplace: Nurturing retailers, building community

February 9, 2024

Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Business-Proving, Family Friendly, Front Page, Magic City Match, Potential-Proving, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market

Since autumn of 2021, Woodlawn Marketplace has stood tall in its place at 5530 1st Ave S. Originally planned as a month-long mini market experience featuring seasoned Woodlawn Street Market vendors, the project was met with such a positive reception that the REV team decided to press on and launch a larger, more permanent version. In the months following that decision, the space has undergone a transformation, evolving into a local retail incubator and café. Now, the heart and soul of the marketplace is supporting local businesses and building community in the historic Woodlawn business district.

Urban Vintage Clothing pedaling forward

January 29, 2024

Filed Under: Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Small Business, Why BHM

For as long as he can remember, Ty King, owner of Urban Vintage Clothing, has had an inclination for fashion. To him, style is more than the clothes on your back. It’s a feeling – and a really good one, if you’re intentional about expressing yourself through your attire.

That passion, combined with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, is what drove him to open his storefront for Urban Vintage Clothing in December of 2022.

REV's 2024 resolution (and how you can help the Magic City grow)

January 12, 2024

Filed Under: Business-Proving, Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Get Involved, Potential-Proving, REV Team, Why BHM, Yaysayers

The new year has arrived, and with it comes the power of a new beginning. All throughout the city of Birmingham, individuals and organizations alike are assessing and reflecting on accomplishments of 2023, while determining what work is still left to be done – and we are no exception.

Support new business openings at 2023's final Woodlawn Street Market

December 8, 2023

Filed Under: Events, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market

While the Woodlawn Street Market is always home to treasures, treats, and fanfare, this December iteration brings with it an added air of celebration – thanks to the presence of two new storefronts in Woodlawn’s business district.

Woodlawn Street Market vendor SoulSistah3.0 growing, diversifying and making a difference in her community

March 16, 2021

Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market, Yaysayers

SoulSistah3.0 participated as a first-time vendor at the October 2020 Woodlawn Street Market—and she’ll be back on 55th Place for the April 2021 market!