News
-
A Sweet Revolution in Birmingham
Filed Under: Small Business
Kala Northrup is taking her small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate business through the CO.STARTERS program this winter to poise Match Chocolate for further sustainable business growth. Since getting her start last summer, Northrup has already learned a tremendous amount about how to best serve customers – with a great experience and unique product in a city that values local ownership.
-
New Businesses fill Pickwick Place in Five Points South
Filed Under: Small Business
The Five Points South area is growing with swift momentum in 2018. A new restaurant joined Stephen Gregory: A Men’s Concept as the second new addition to Pickwick Place (formerly Pickwick Plaza) since the start of the year. D’s Tamales opened on Wednesday, filling a space that has been vacant for over two years.
-
Zyp Bikeshare's Access for All program enters third year
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham
February marks the beginning of Year 3 for Zyp Bikeshare’s Access For All program. The program provides reduced-price annual memberships for low-income users and individuals on government assistance.
-
Five Points Alliance Celebrates One Year
Filed Under: Uncategorized
In 2017, the Five Points Alliance set the foundation for the continued growth and development of the Five Points area.
-
Youth Philanthropy Council visits 3rd Street Market
Filed Under: Small Business
An impressive group of teens from YouthServe’s Youth Philanthropy Council visited with Rod and Brianna Cowans of 3rd Street Market this week for a tour and discussions about food deserts and how REV Birmingham’s Business Growth team is working with small business owners like the Cowans to find sustainable models for community change.
-
Zyp station on UAB Green still open, despite nearby construction
Filed Under: Uncategorized
Steer clear of the actual construction, Zypsters, but feel free to check out your favorite green bikes from the station on the Green!
-
City Center District Management Corporation contracts with REV Birmingham
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham
Under the contract, REV will manage the Community Action Partnership (CAP) patrol program and will begin the process of long-term strategic planning for the continued revitalization and management of the City Center district.
-
New sidewalk planters brighten up downtown Ensley
Filed Under: Uncategorized
Members of Young Pioneers and Ensley Merchants Association joined forces Saturday, January 13, to help create a more inviting atmosphere in downtown Ensley.
-
The Preservery to bring ‘elevated soul food’ to REV Birmingham's REVeal Kitchen at The Pizitz
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Small Business
In early February, Andrea Foster will put her elevated soul food concept, The Preservery, to the test in REV’s restaurant accelerator space in the popular downtown food hall.
-
Birmingham entrepreneurs: 2018 is your year!
Filed Under: Small Business
The startup scene in the Magic City is booming – and 2018 the perfect time to take advantage of the momentum and take your business to the next level. Need some help getting started? REV Birmingham’s got your back.