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The Official Downtown BHM Coffee Trail!
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business, Yaysayers
Birmingham is home to many unique and fun coffee destinations. With over 15 coffee shops in the Birmingham Metro area, we created a coffee trail to help you navigate the best spots in town for a delicious cup of joe. This extensive trail extends across Birmingham and can take several trips to complete it.
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Meet the family who brought the historic Woodrow Hall back to life!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
Have you ever driven past Woodrow Hall on 1st avenue and wondered what it was? Woodrow Hall is an all-inclusive historic banquet hall/wedding venue located in the heart of Woodlawn. Built in 1914, Woodrow has changed ownership multiple times and has been everything from a doctor’s office to a hair salon. Now, the event space has been restored to its historic beauty, where it has hosted weddings, baby showers, quinceañeras, and even masquerade balls!
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The Woodlawn Street market is back in action this spring, CELEBRATING 10 YEARS!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
We are so excited to announce that the Woodlawn Street Market is here to stay in 2023! The tenth season will kick off April 1st on 55th place, featuring over 60 vendors. The WSM has been a staple for the Woodlawn Community for years and has helped stimulate entrepreneurship in The Magic City.
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Check out what's POPPING in Woodlawn with Tanesha Sims-Summers!
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
Have you tried Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn, located right outside of downtown? With over eight different flavors to choose from, NBNKC is the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet OR salty tooth. However, NBNKC is more than just popcorn; Tanesha Sims-Summers, owner and founder, believes “We make Birmingham sweeter one kernel at a time.
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Four unique and local small businesses to support this holiday season!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business, Yaysayers
The holiday season is in full swing, and we have the perfect place to not only buy unique gifts but also support the community. We are highlighting four local small businesses that can help you check off some holiday shopping!
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The Woodlawn Street Market is the perfect place to find local and unique holiday gifts!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market
The Woodlawn Street Market will be on SUNDAY, December 11th, from 12 PM – 4 PM. Supporting small businesses for the holiday is not only easy but rewarding! Want a sneak peek of the vendors attending the street market? Keep reading to see who will be featured at this month’s market.
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The Woodlawn Marketplace is your one-stop shop for local holiday gifts!
Filed Under: Front Page, Get Involved, Small Business, Woodlawn
With Christmas just around the corner, shopping locally for holiday gifts has never been easier. The Woodlawn Marketplace is your one-stop Holiday shop! Just in time for the holidays, some vendors have created holiday-related goods. Click here to find out what items you can find in stores!
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There's Holiday Magic back in the streets of Birmingham!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Get Involved, Small Business, Yaysayers
Shopping locally has never been so easy! You can support small businesses at our Holiday Magic Market this Friday from 4 – 8 pm. The market will be conveniently located on 20th Street between 2nd and 4th Avenue North. There will be over 15 vendors and a LIVE on 20th street performance!
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Why are businesses choosing to move to Birmingham? OnCentive has no regrets!
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized
Meet Shannon Scott, the CEO of OnCentive and Trak Capital, who recently moved his company from Gadsden to Birmingham, Alabama, this past year. OnCentive helps small and mid-size businesses by investing extra capital into their organization. Keep reading to learn more about this new Birmingham based company!
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From street market to storefront: Woodlawn Marketplace is back and better than ever!
Filed Under: Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
We’ve got some good news for you! Some of your favorite Woodlawn Street Market vendors are here to stay. We are launching a long-term version of The Woodlawn Marketplace retail incubator in a larger footprint. Woodlawn Marketplace, now in the former Woodlawn Cycle Café space at 5530 1st Avenue South, will feature 11 seasoned Woodlawn Street Market vendors ready to explore varying points of business growth within a brick-and-mortar environment. From jewelry to food options, these vendors will finally have a place to call home!