Birmingham Restaurant Week Hosts Preview Party

August 3, 2017

Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Small Business

On Wednesday, August 9th Pickwick Plaza in Five Points South will be transformed into a pop-up entertainment district featuring some of Birmingham’s best restaurants serving up savory bites along with beer, wine and spirits.

Case Study: City Meats & Vegetables

August 1, 2017

Filed Under: Small Business

Randy Newell is invested in Woodlawn. As the owner of the neighborhood grocery, City Meats & Vegetables, for the past 15 years he has aimed to provide more fresh meat and vegetables to meet customer demand. He identified the need for coolers, product diversification and reorganization and improved marketing to accommodate this shift in retail strategy. The Urban Food Project (UFP) team works with Randy daily to make his small business goals a reality.

Register Now for Biz 1.0: Startup Essentials!

July 26, 2017

Filed Under: Small Business

REV’s BIZ 1.0: Startup Essentials is designed for entrepreneurial starters with a great idea and for those who don’t know where to go next.

THE BIG PITCH 2015 Finalist, Shu Shop, Opens in the Theatre District

July 26, 2017

Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Small Business

Shu Shop, a Japanese casual ramen bar that competed in THE BIG PITCH presented by PNC in 2015, officially opened to much fanfare in the heart of downtown’s Theatre District on 3rd Avenue.

Save the Date for THE BIG PITCH 2017!

July 26, 2017

Filed Under: Small Business

Our popular Shark Tank-style competition, THE BIG PITCH presented by PNC is back for its 4th year.

REVeal Kitchen at The Pizitz Food Hall Welcomes Bitty's Living Kitchen

July 26, 2017

Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Small Business

REV’s REVeal Kitchen accelerator was created to make it a bit easier for aspiring restaurateurs to make the leap from concept to brick and mortar. In August, we’ll welcome our second tenant on this journey, CO.STARTERS alum and owner of Bitty’s Living Kitchen, Kimberly Brock.