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What is Park(ing) Day? Creating people-focused spaces from San Francisco to Birmingham
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Events, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Get Involved, Potential-Proving, Yaysayers
It all started in 2005 when three urban designers went looking for “unscripted fragments” of space in San Francisco that could be used in a fun and engaging way.
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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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Alchemy owner Ace Graham believes in Birmingham's resiliency
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business
Owner of Alchemy 213, Ace Graham, a passionate Birmingham advocate, has been pivoting his business since quarantine began in March. We caught up with him for an update one what he’s been doing.
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Black Business Friday: Magic City Barbershop is continuing its generations-old legacy in the 4th Avenue Business District
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page
Here’s the last installment of our feature on 4th Avenue businesses. Take a look around Magic City Barber Shop, a barbershop that’s been in the district since the 1930s and played a significant part in the Civil Rights Movement.
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6 places to support during The Great Receipt Race that are welcoming customers back through open doors
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business
Learn about a few businesses that are welcoming customers back through their doors and how they’re keeping you safe while you visit.
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Black Business Friday: Black entrepreneurs, your help is here!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business
We simply acknowledge that it is time to IGNITE! Alabama and become the change we MUST see!
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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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Black Business Fridays guest column: Who is this parade for?
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business
Who gets to be an entrepreneur? Who’s allowed to pursue the “American Dream” instead of just providing the labor for someone else to pursue theirs?
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Black Business Friday: Take a tour with the Civil Rights Activist Committee + grab all-day breakfast at Nelson Brothers Cafe
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business
We and Urban Impact are continuing to highlight Black businesses in the Historic 4th Avenue district. Here are two more you should visit.
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New car tag launches to support Alabama small businesses
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business
Alabama residents may soon be able to show their commitment of supporting local businesses with a distinctive car tag.