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The Lumbar doubles seating capacity through Shared Space permit
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Front Page, Small Business
Tim Hightower says that applying for Birmingham’s Shared Spaces permit and building out an outdoor seating area has allowed The Lumbar to double capacity for less than $1,000.
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What's the Shared Space Permit, and how can REV help you get one?
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Small Business, Uncategorized, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
The Birmingham City Council recently approved the Shared Spaces permit aimed at helping bars and restaurants safely welcome customers back for an on-site dining experience while also maintaining social distancing rules. Here’s how REV can help.
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Play the Great Receipt Race at Birmingham small businesses starting Saturday, Aug. 1
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Events, Front Page, Get Involved, Small Business, Yaysayers
Introducing the Great Receipt Race presented by Bham Now and sponsored by Verizon—a month-long competition that allows shoppers to win prizes while supporting local businesses.
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In the time of COVID-19, four local businesses are committed to giving back to Birmingham
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
Across Birmingham, local businesses are finding creative ways to support the city they love in a time of uncertainty. Find out how a few of them are stepping up to help.
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Businesses with small footprints are working hard to adapt and keep their spaces safe
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business
COVID-19 has affected businesses across Birmingham, but those with small footprints are shifting strategically to adhere to Alabama’s Safer at Home order and keep their customers safe in a smaller setting. Find out what three different businesses have done to adapt their spaces and experiences.
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Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co. is putting people over profits through COVID-19 and beyond
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Front Page, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
Naughty But Nice Kettle Corner co-owner Tanesha Sims-Summers is hoping to lead by example through COVID-19 with one simple phrase—People over profits.
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How 4 cities are using tactical urbanism to help restaurants and bars open safely to customers
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized, Yaysayers
Here are some examples of what restaurants in other cities and states are doing to promote social distancing.
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'REV lit the fire under me': Sonequa Murray uses Biz Growth tools to remain successful during COVID-19
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Front Page, Small Business
Sonequa Murray, the owner of Simply Sonequa Pound Cakes, calls REV a “bowl of knowledge.”
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The Lumbar is staying on mission and changing the world one cocktail kit at a time
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Front Page, Small Business, Yaysayers
The science-themed bar in the historic Pepper Place district is about inspiring people to pursue their passions while wetting their whistles, even if they have to do so curbside or at home because of the current shelter in place order.
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Gatos and Beans pivots to finding cats forever homes as its doors are temporarily closed during quarantine
Filed Under: Big Pitch, Birmingham Food & Drink, Small Business
Pandemic or not, Kelli Steward of Gatos and Beans wants cats to find a home.