Welcoming Spiffy Staging & Design to the Switch

September 30, 2021

Filed Under: Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Events, Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized

So So Spiffy, a local staging and interior design company, is proud to announce its new retail endeavor, Shopping Shindig. This once-a-month sale will take place at their new warehouse downtown and provide curated collections of designer furniture, art, and home accessories up to 60% off.

The history of the heaviest corner on earth

September 16, 2021

Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Uncategorized

At the turn of the 20th Century, the spark of the Magic City was one to behold. As Birmingham became an industrial metropolitan area, one particular corner of the city stood above the rest (pun intended): the intersection of 1st Ave. North and 20th Street – also known as “the heaviest corner on Earth.”

Innovate Birmingham's Amy Jones talks supporting local talent as they accomplish tech dreams

September 14, 2021

Filed Under: Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Yaysayers

There’s a legitimate chance you’ve heard of Innovate Birmingham. You’ve probably heard about their coding classes and free tech boot camps, but what you might not know is that they are here to help beyond free Full Stack Web Development and Data Analytics training for local unemployed and underemployed residents.

Creating kinetic energy in the workplace

September 7, 2021

Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Uncategorized, Yaysayers

Jay Brandrup, principal and founder of Kinetic Communications, sat down and talked to us about creating positive workplace culture. Read more about what he had to say and enjoy a photo tour of their one-of-a-kind office space!

Meet this month's first time vendors at the Woodlawn Street Market!

August 13, 2021

Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Events, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market

We have a long list of vendors on the waitlist for the street market, and we always make sure to reserve a certain number of spots for first time vendors so that everybody gets a chance to share their creations with us. We compiled a list of all the first-timers so you can get to know them a little better. Make sure to head out to the night market on August 14th from 4PM-8PM and enjoy all the new vendors along with your old favorites!

Get out and explore 12 prime places to meet in Birmingham

August 5, 2021

Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Yaysayers

Need a change of scenery? Whether you are back in the office, working from home, or just looking for a fun hangout spot, we curated a list of 12 awesome meeting spots in the city with a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces fit for any party large or small!

What Does the Future of Outdoor Dining Look Like in Birmingham?

July 19, 2021

Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Get Involved, Potential-Proving

At REV, we also love seeing the added vibrancy on the street as patrons enjoy outdoor dining in our beautiful city. As indoor dining reopens, cities across the country are realizing that ending expanded outdoor dining could mean leaving money on the table.

12 pieces of history preserved at Birmingham's Greyhound station turned office space

July 13, 2021

Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Yaysayers

Although the Greyhound Bus Terminal was renovated in the ’70s, many original elements of the building remained and have now been become historic highlights in the present-day adaptive reuse project. Join us on a photo tour of the historic space!

Exactly why the Landing news is so good for Downtown Birmingham

June 11, 2021

Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Yaysayers

This is obviously good for downtown… but why *exactly*? Here’s REV President & CEO David Fleming’s take on what the move means for downtown Birmingham’s place in the world now and in the future.