Tag: business
A.G. Gaston Conference to include focus on economics, politics and more
By Robert Dickerson
In its 15th year, the A.G. Gaston Conference has become one of Birmingham’s premier Black History Month events. The conference will be...
Florida lottery winner to use part of $52M to transform district
By Brittany Wallman
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A childhood in the black community of Memphis. A cruise line career that delivered him to...
For Birmingham’s corporate community, Mayor William Bell meant business
By Nick Patterson
The Birmingham Times
To demonstrate how Birmingham Mayor William Bell has affected the economy of the region for the better, Birmingham Business Alliance...
Photo Gallery: 2017 Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Awards
Times Staff Report
Photos by Stephonia Taylor McLinn
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) on Saturday hosted its combined 2017 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award...
At 17, Rae’Mah Henderson Will Get to Make Her Big Pitch...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Rae’Mah Henderson is only 17 years old, but her ambition and work ethic have always impressed those around her. It...
Local favorite, Milo’s Tea celebrates expanding Bessemer headquarters
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Milo’s Tea Company announced on Tuesday the opening of their newly expanded 15.5-acre headquarters in Bessemer.
“We’re proud of Milo’s as...
Randall Woodfin defeats Incumbent William Bell to become Birmingham Mayor
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Randall Woodfin, the first candidate to declare for mayor of Birmingham last summer, on Tuesday saw his 14-month journey to...
April Sibley runs a small business and marathons. Her recipe for...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Owning, operating and building a small business can be a marathon, not a sprint as April Sibley, founder of Magic...
Mayor Bell, Area Officials Announce Push to Lure Amazon to Birmingham
Times Staff Report
Giant Amazon boxes appeared around Birmingham on Monday as part of the city’s official intent to pursue the tech giant’s second headquarters...
Innovate Birmingham: Success Stories From First Class Of Graduates
Times staff report
Allanté Jowers knows the merits of the Innovate Birmingham program.
“Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of someone believing in you,”...