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Longtime business owner on why he won’t leave Ensley

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...