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  • Bitty's Living Kitchen, II Fish V Loaves team up for fast, healthy options in Norwood

    Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Small Business

    Two REV clients are partnering to bring healthier options to the Norwood Community. Kimberly Brock, owner and chef of Bitty’s Living Kitchen, who finished her term in REVeal Kitchen in January, will have grab-and-go salads available at II Fish V Loaves Neighborhood Market.

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  • Case Study: R&M Convenience Store

    Filed Under: Small Business

    Rodrigues and Brianna Cowans relocated to the Enon Ridge neighborhood two years ago to operate her grandfather’s convenience store, which had been out of commission for more than ten years. The young couple has big dreams to rebrand R & M as 3rd Street Market and serve the grocery needs of not just the neighborhood, but of Birmingham as the city grows.

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  • Case Study: City Meats & Vegetables

    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.

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  • Birmingham Neighborhood Retailers Innovate to Create Healthy Food Access

    Filed Under: Small Business

    REV Birmingham’s Urban Food Project (UFP) is empowering neighborhood retailers to meet the healthy food needs of their community while growing their business to contribute to the city’s revitalization efforts through Farm to Corner Store. By strategically supporting retailers in identifying their goals and engaging the community in shaping the strategies, UFP is facilitating not only holistic healthy food access but long-term sustainability.

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