Well, yes, there is the YP Expo… but there are two other events going on elsewhere in Birmingham that are worth mentioning as they give a glimpse into current activities and programs available in the metropolitan area: Continue reading
Category Archives: Business
“What’s up tonight?” you ask… more than you think
State tax holiday, part deux
The state’s Department of Revenue recently announced that we’d be enjoying our second sales tax holiday on August 3 – 5. According to their website, the holiday provides shoppers "the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, and clothing free of state sales or use tax." It also means that you can get that MacBook Pro you’ve been eyeing in Jefferson County and only pay 1% in taxes (for education).
Here’s the list of cities and counties that are participating this year (note that as of yesterday the city of Birmingham had not officially decided if they would participate, though they did last year). The list will be updated as more governments let the state know of their decisions.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Business, News, Statewide
FYI – Java and Jams opens
Java and Jams opened their doors on Thursday evening, in time to take advantage of those attending City Stages this weekend.
The coffeehouse, located at 321 20th Street North, is a free WiFi hotspot, which makes it one of more than 340 hotspots in the Birmingham metro area. The owners plan to serve as a live music venue as well as a place for local artists to display their works. Continue reading
Posted in 35203, Birmingham, Business
Keep an eye out for counterfeit checks
While this may not affect many people, it will affect some in the area. A special alert has been sent out by the people over at the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) stating that counterfeit official checks bearing the First American Bank name are currently in circulation. Continue reading
Posted in Business, News, Regionwide
Cultural Alliance announces study results
Dudley Reynolds, incoming chair of the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, addressing the crowd gathered in the Children’s Zoo at the Birmingham Zoo as Cultural Alliance executive director Kathy Yarborough holds a sign announcing the economic impact of arts & culture on Jefferson County.
Click here to read more about today’s announcement on Timetable.
Posted in Art, Birmingham, Business, Regionwide
North Birmingham prepares to bloom
North Birmingham is the second of three commercial revitalization districts being focused on by Main Street Birmingham with their Blooms for BEACON program. Continue reading
Posted in 35207, Birmingham, Business
#1 for long term economic growth
Birmingham, Alabama has been ranked as the #1 city for economic vitality out of the top 100 metropolitan areas. Those are the findings from a recent BizJournals survey that reviewed the per capita income for those areas over the last 25 years. The report was published online on Tuesday.
The study shows that the city’s active diversification of its industry during the 25-year period aided greatly in achieving the improved results. The site provides links to the methodology used as well as the rankings of the other 99 metro areas.
Posted in Business, News, Regionwide
