News
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Why does Magic City Match matter?
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Small Business, Yaysayers
We just launched Magic City Match with our partners at Prosper Birmingham, IGNITE! Alabama and Urban Impact! This new grant program will distribute $500,000 to help grow Black-owned businesses in Birmingham. This collaborative effort is very much in line with the missions of all the organizations involved and we’re grateful to be working with such a passionate group of people. Here’s the “why” in the words of just some the people behind Magic City Match.
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Magic City Match Applications are now open!
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Small Business
Are you a Black business owner looking to grow your business in Birmingham? Well, we’ve got some exciting news for you! Magic City Match, a new grant program funded by Prosper Birmingham and presented by REV Birmingham, IGNITE! Alabama and Urban Impact Inc. will distribute $500,000 to help grow Black-owned businesses in the Magic City.
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A magical day in the magic city
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized, Yaysayers
You know downtown Birmingham (and supporting local businesses) holds a special place in the REV team’s hearts. So, we took it upon ourselves to map out the perfect day downtown and tell (or better yet, show) you exactly which spots to hit to make the most of your day!
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A Downtown Birmingham guide to family-friendly restaurants
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized, Yaysayers
Between the lack of sun and outdoor activities, keeping kids entertained during the wintertime is hard work! So, we took it upon ourselves to put together a little guide of all the family-friendly places Downtown Birmingham has to offer! Family + Food = FUN!
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Birmingham's tech industry should be a safe space for all
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page
You likely already know that people of color are underrepresented in the tech workforce. But it may surprise you to realize just how deep the gulf is. Tech workforce development programs must actively engage POC, amplify their voices and do the hard work to ensure that tech is a safe space for all.
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5 ways the CAP team can help brighten your day!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Uncategorized
Our CAP ambassadors are always here to brighten your day! Whether you need an umbrella escort or you spot some “out of place” graffiti, the CAP team is there to help. Let’s take a look at just a few of the ways they can help you downtown!
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The Evolution of Club Duquette
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
Duquette Johnston, who owns Woodlawn’s beloved store “Club Duquette” in partnership with his wife, Morgan Johnston, sat down with us to talk about how they brought this spunky store to life and how they have managed to stay so successful over the years!
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How does the 20th Street Refresh play into our Value of Downtown Report?
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Get Involved, Yaysayers
Over the past couple of months, we’ve been talking a lot about our Value of Downtown Report. We’ve also been talking a lot about the construction we’re doing on 20th Street. But how exactly do both of these projects go hand in hand?
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Woodlawn Street Market Applications are now open for the 2022 Season!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market, Yaysayers
We’ve got some good news for you – the NINTH season of Woodlawn Street Market will begin this April as we continue to support our local makers! Vendor applications are open now for Birmingham start-ups and small businesses.
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20th Street Update: Where are we now?
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Yaysayers
We hope you’ve noticed that big things are happening on 20th Street North. For the first time in nearly 50 years, Birmingham’s main street is getting a face-lift. As we’ve mentioned on this blog in the past, the “hardscape” work will be done in four phases. Now that the first phase is complete on the northbound lane of 20th Street from 3rd Avenue North to Linn Park let’s talk about what gets done in each phase.