JOBS Act meant to give entrepreneurs a kickstart
The new federal JOBS Act is inspired by “crowd-funding” and is meant to encourage creative funding of small businesses.
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More than food: Freshfully in Avondale has new business model
Freshfully operates on a model that, for now, remains unique to their business.
Take joy ride with Birmingham Pedicabs
If you associate pedicabs strictly with big cities or tourist traps, think again. They're coming to Birmingham this spring.
Birmingham to host Urban Economic Summit March 5
Mayor William Bell announced that an urban economic forum is coming to Birmingham March 5.
Emily Lowrey of the Magic City Post reports that the Magic City will host the White House Urban Economic Forum, Monday, March 5, The all-day event will include discussions, workshops and mentoring sessions for urban entrepreneurs. According to Lowrey, Mayor William Bell made the announcement last Wednesday at Innovation Depot, the business incubator located in Birmingham’s Entrepreneurial District.
Vulcan Vape pioneers future smoke
Birmingham entrepreneurs Jake Waitzman and Wes McDonald are riding the wave of e-cigarette popularity.
Birmingham’s Night Owl takes its paper goods worldwide
Night Owl is a little hokey, but earnest. Night Owl is quirky, but cool. A little hip, a little oddball grandma.
29 Seven up: going vertical in Lakeview
The developers of the oft-delayed 29 Seven apartment project in Lakeview are happy to see the building rise from the ground.
No mere corner store: what Mamanoes Grocery means to downtown
Another brand new brewery in Birmingham
With the future looking brighter for craft beer in Birmingham, a new player is entering the arena.
Skateboarding changes lives
Help the A.Skate Foundation win a $50K grant to build the world's first Autism-friendly, ADA-compliant, handicap-accessible skatepark.