Tag: business
Longtime business owner on why he won’t leave Ensley
By Je’Don Holloway Talley
For The Birmingham Times
Ensley was once home to dozens of thriving independently owned, family-run businesses.
Melvin Zivitz, 73, would know. He owns...
Waymond Jackson tapped to lead BBA public policy efforts
Special to The Times
Waymond Jackson has been promoted to senior vice president of public policy for the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA). In his new...
Publix to open Midtown store Feb. 8
Special to The Times
Publix Super Markets announced the opening of the downtown Birmingham store, Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 a.m. The store is located...
The history behind Birmingham’s annual A.G. Gaston Conference
By Donna Francavilla
Special to The Times
Every year, hundreds visit Birmingham to attend the A.G.Gaston Conference which begins on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Registration is underway...
Obama, spending power drives consumer confidence among blacks
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Contributor
Despite a plethora of economic and social challenges, African-Americans remain among the most optimistic consumer groups in the nation’s...
Deontay Wilder is helping to grow Birmingham’s lodging tax
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Lodging tax generated in Birmingham increased by nearly 15 percent in 2016 with more sporting events and conventions coming into...
Resolve to reduce debt in 2017
By Wayne Curtis
The new year has arrived, and now is the time to make resolutions for 2017. My message to you is a familiar...
Ways to identify burnout before it seriously impacts your business
From Wire Reports
If you’re feeling discouraged, you’re not alone. As an entrepreneur, you’ll go through ups and downs — a roller coaster of emotions,...
Jefferson County economic development projects could top $400M in 2016
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County is poised to close out a banner year for economic development with more than $400 million in announced...
Local political group rips City Council for Crossplex Village funding
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
A local political group on Wednesday called the Birmingham City Council’s approval of infrastructure funding for Five Points West’s Crossplex...