It's never too late - or too early - to consider a career in tech!

November 1, 2021

Filed Under: Front Page, Potential-Proving, Yaysayers

Innovate Birmingham’s Amy Jones discusses how it’s never too late (or early) to consider a career in tech! Keep reading to learn more about how to kickstart your tech career.

Understanding the importance of downtown data with Rob Buddo

October 28, 2021

Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Yaysayers

We will be releasing our Value of Downtown report very soon (keep an eye out for it!) and our City Center District Manager, Rob Buddo, is here to explain just how important this data is and how it will help us make improvements to our downtown area in the near future.

Dressing to Impress: Meet Imperial Formal Wear's Kristina Bunn

October 26, 2021

Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized, Woodlawn

Kristina Bunn, owner of Imperial Formal Wear, is here to share her journey of opening a bridal boutique in the heart of Woodlawn. Keep reading to learn more about this budding bridal business!

Kicking off Hallo-weekend with the Depot's "Tech or Treat" event

October 21, 2021

Filed Under: Events, Front Page

It’s officially spooky season and the Innovation Depot is wasting no time getting into the Halloween spirit! They are hosting their first ever “Tech or Treat” event on Thursday, October 28 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public – what better way to kick off Hallo-weekend?!

Beyond the beauty of Downtown Birmingham's Churches

October 19, 2021

Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Yaysayers

Downtown Birmingham is full of beautiful buildings, both new and old! A good portion of those buildings consist of churches, and while many of them are beautiful to look at, they also have a rich history that often gets overlooked.

A guide to the ultimate week in Woodlawn

October 14, 2021

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

It’s a busy week in Woodlawn! Here is the ultimate guide to everything happening this week from the relaunch of Woodlawn Marketplace (with some new vendors – whoop whoop!) to new business openings. If you’re looking for something to keep you busy this weekend make sure to come out and join the festivities!

What owning a brick and mortar has taught Bridge + Root's Aisha Taylor

October 12, 2021

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

Aisha Taylor, owner of Bridge + Root, shares eight of the most valuable lessons she has learned since opening her brick and mortar store this summer!

20th Street is getting a makeover! Here's what to expect and how we got here

October 7, 2021

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

We have exciting news: Downtown Birmingham’s 20th Street North is getting a makeover! Read more about how we got to this point and what you can expect from this renovation in the upcoming months.