Tag: business
How BBA’s Kenneth Coleman Plans to Grow Businesses in Birmingham Region
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
As a professional baseball player, Kenneth “Kenny” Coleman learned about success playing midfield on a championship team. Those lessons have...
Kenneth Coleman Reflects on Being Named BBA’s First Black President and...
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
As the first African American president and CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), the region’s leading economic development...
Here’s what you need to know about Blackout Day 2020
By Shelby Stewart
MSN News
In the midst of protests against police brutality, some Black-owned businesses have flourished.
Today is not to be confused with #BlackoutTuesday where...
Kenneth E. Coleman named first black CEO of Birmingham’s top business...
birminghambusinessalliance.com
Kenneth E. Coleman has been named president and CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), the region’s leading economic development organization. He is the...
Relief Fund Set Up to Help Small Businesses in Birmingham
cfbham.org
The Birmingham Business Relief Fund is a community response to the needs of small businesses affected by unrest that occurred in downtown last Sunday.
Nearly...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey allows retailers, beaches to reopen under new...
By Michael Tomberlin
Alabama Newscenter
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey revealed a plan Tuesday that will allow retailers and state beaches to reopen under new rules later this...
Historic Ramsay-McCormack building will be demolished and redeveloped
The Birmingham Times
The Ramsay McCormack Building in downtown Ensley will be demolished and replaced with a four-story, 30,000 square feet structure.
The City of Birmingham...
Meet the Small Birmingham Businesses Still ‘Going Hard’
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
For Kristal Bryant, owner of K&J’s Elegant Pastries in Alabaster, the COVID-19 pandemic means time to modify her business plan.
“I’ve...
Waymond Jackson Jr. Hired as First CEO of tech-focused Ed Farm
By Michael Tomberlin
Alabama NewsCenter
Ed Farm has hired Waymond Jackson Jr. as its first CEO.
Short for “education farm,” the tech-focused education and workforce development initiative...
Ace Graham, of Alchemy 213: Small Business Owner Adjusts
revbirmingham.org
Ace Graham of Alchemy 213 is turning a lackluster situation into a golden opportunity for his high-end streetwear clothing store in Birmingham’s Five Points South.
The coronavirus pandemic has many retailers and restauranteurs innovating to keep...