Tag: business
Food Giant grocery store returning to Birmingham’s west side
birminghamal.gov
Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin, along with the Birmingham City Council, has approved an incentive agreement that would make way for a new grocery...
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin Pardons Over 750,000 Traffic Tickets. Here’s Why
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
All minor traffic tickets received before 2011 have been pardoned and “offer a new day” for many residents across the...
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. gives VR equipment to Ramsay High School
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Alabama Newscenter
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. sometimes jokes about his experience as a member of the Ramsay High School baseball team.
Like when he talks about playing...
Business Owner Darlene Wilson Celebrated on International Women’s Day, March 8
By Haley Wilson
The Birmingham Times
International Women’s Day is March 8 and Forge is hosting a special event to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements...
President and CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance Steps Down
Birminghambusinessalliance.com
The Executive Committee of the Birmingham Business Alliance on Friday announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Ron Kitchens.
In order to ensure continuity,...
Coca-Cola UNITED Names Carl Hill First-Ever DE&I Director
ccbcu.com
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED) has named Carl Hill as its first-ever director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). The new position is...
How Black-Owned Businesses in Birmingham Can Apply for Portions of $500K...
igniteal.org
A new grant program funded by Prosper Birmingham and presented by REV Birmingham, IGNITE! Alabama and Urban Impact Inc. will distribute $500,000 to help...
Tanesha Sims-Summers Popped on Birmingham’s Scene; Never Looked Back
By Haley Wilson
The Birmingham Times
Tanesha Sims-Summers, CEO of Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co., describes herself as a “village child” raised by family members,...
Cheryl McKissack Daniel’s Inspiring Speech at The 2022 AG Gaston Conference
By Haley Wilson
The Birmingham Times
Businesswoman Cheryl McKissack Daniel on Wednesday told the triumphant story of family’s history and Black excellence during the 18th annual...
Loretta Harrison, New Orleans Chef and Praline Shop Founder, Dies at...
Clair Lorell
eater.comLoretta Harrison, a cherished New Orleans chef and the founder of Loretta’s Authentic Pralines, the city’s first praline shop owned by an African...