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Hoover’s Petelos participates in “Region” event for the first time

Posted on January 18, 2008 | Leave a comment

Tony Petelos headshot When Tony Petelos steps to the podium later this morning at the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce‘s State of the Region event , it will mark the first time that the city’s mayor has taken part. The mayor of Hoover will join Birmingham mayor Larry Langford and seven (7) area county commissioners, speaking before a sold-out audience of more than 450 people at the Harbert Center to give an overall picture of the metropolitan area’s present situation and future plans. Both mayors have already made their speeches to their respective cities; Petelos spoke to Hoover earlier this month, with Langford making his remarks on Tuesday.

For those of us unable to attend (or for those that are just curious), myFoxAL.com will be streaming the event, available through this link beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Parliament House’s coming down

Posted on January 16, 2008 | 23 comments

UPDATE: 2.16.2008 – Street closing information

The Parliament House Hotel

Photo credit: Bob Farley/f8photo

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has begun to raze the vacant Parliament House hotel on 20th Street and 5th. Avenue South. The 11-story, 223-room hotel was built in 1964.

Note: Here’s the post that first announced the approval of the demolition of the building, along with a link to a letter about its now sealed fate. ACN

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Random Shots: A new location for FedEx/Kinko’s

Posted on January 14, 2008 | 3 comments

New Fed Ex location downtown

Photo credit: André Natta

There may be a few folks that are wondering where their downtown FedEx Kinko’s store is? Well, it’s just opened this morning at 312 20th Street North in Birmingham’s city center. For those new to the situation, they were the last tenants on the block that’s been slated for redevelopment by Corporate Realty as apartments.

Their former neighbors have all found new locations in the greater downtown area as well, including Reed Books on 2^nd Avenue North, Scott’s Koneys (now on 21^st Street South). And yes, we’d argue that the new payment center for the Birmingham Water Works on 1^st Avenue North is at least pretty close to downtown (it’s even got drive-thru lanes).

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Tagged AL, Birmingham, Business, city center, downtown, FedEx Kinko's, new location, relocation

Ringling Bros. sends the clowns into Birmingham today!

Posted on January 11, 2008 | Leave a comment

Clowns from “The Greatest Show on Earth” (a.k.a. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus) are hanging out at area Birmingham Public Library branches today. You probably don’t still have time to catch them at the Smithfield branch for their 10 a.m. appearance.

It may be a better bet to head on over to the Central branch this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. for a special performance. A great way to laugh off the craziness at the end of the week!

Source: Birmingham Public Library

The Terminal Staff Meeting, Java and Jams

Posted on January 11, 2008 | Comments Off

So, you want to join this motley crew of writers? Cool, because we’re going to need a lot more folks like you in the coming year to keep this thing going…

We’re looking for anyone that has a true passion and love for Birmingham, Alabama, its metropolitan area and all that it has to offer. Our submissions section (recently edited – check for the changes) offers a little more information about what we’re looking for in each section – and know that we’re not just looking for writers either. Photographers, video folks, people that like to podcast – all are welcome.

We still can’t pay you yet, and we’re not going to be too picky, though if you could forward us a sample of your writing that would even be better.

So come on out to Java and Jams (321 20th Street North) buy some coffee and let’s start a conversation in this city.

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TechMixer Expo 2008, McWane Scence Center

Posted on January 10, 2008 | Comments Off

TechMixer Expo 2008 is a technology networking event organized by TechBirmingham and sponsored by morethan 30 technology organizations and companies. It’s the four ever event, allowing tech professionals and enthusiasts from the region to learn more about the area’s numerous technology user groups as well as providing a venue to share ideas.

If you’re a member of a tech user group you can participate by reserving a free table and staffing that table with someone from your group that can talk about what it offers.

Oh yeah, it’s FREE!

Location:
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North (directions)

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The Terminal’s 1st Anniversary Party, 2027 1st Avenue North

Posted on January 9, 2008 | Comments Off

It’s been a year since we got started with a relatively quiet post. Now it’s time to celebrate the fact that we’ve made it this long and that we’ve got some pretty cool plans.

Join us on the top floor of the former Protective Life/Chamber of Commerce building (2027 1^st Avenue North) on Friday evening to enjoy a view of The Magic City that we’re sure some haven’t seen in a long time as well as a chance to learn about some plans for the coming year with Birmingham’s hub. The fun is presented by

There will be food, an open bar, a door prize or two, samples of some of Verizon’s newest equipment and, most importantly, a chance to thank all of you for supporting us during this first year. We’ll also have t-shirts for sale – we might even have a new one or two for you to consider.

And yes, there’s still more information coming soon…

Cost:

$10/person if you just want to come on out and show some support
$5/person if you currently subscribe to our newsletter, the express *
Free if you bring a used cell phone to be donated to Verizon’s HOPELINE Program