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What's next YPs?

06.11.2009 by André Natta · No Comments

2007 YP Expo

As Birmingham’s rising class of young professionals gather for the third annual YP Expo this evening, a pressing question is, what’s next for this group and how will the city benefit as they step up? Continue reading

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Take Me Out to the Rickwood Classic

05.26.2009 by André Natta · 3 Comments

Rickwood

Josh Self shares a narrative about the time he visited America’s oldest ballpark on Birmingham’s West side at age 10. Continue reading

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Understanding the brain drain in Birmingham

05.14.2009 by André Natta · 14 Comments

Before we can have a true focus on what’s going on in Birmingham, Alabama in terms of a brain drain, or anything else, we need to be sure we’re all speaking the same language. It may take a while. Continue reading

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Tea Party a hit in Hoover?

04.24.2009 by André Natta · 1 Comment

Alabama Conservative Tea Party in Hoover

Josh Self shares his thoughts and observations after attending last week’s Tea Party in Hoover, AL. Continue reading

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Palmer speaks of potential occupational tax benefits for the arts

04.15.2009 by André Natta · 0 Comments

The Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham’s president makes the case for the renewal (and expansion) of Jefferson County’s occupational tax as a funding sources for the region’s arts and cultural institutions. Continue reading

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Why pay the occupational tax? Maybe to support the arts…

04.10.2009 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Perhaps the way to the future for Birmingham is by embracing its arts community. A proposal working through the State Legislature may provide a tool to do just that. Continue reading

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A place to go offline: about our new space

03.17.2009 by André Natta · 1 Comment

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Terminal stationmaster Andre Natta explains the importance of The Terminal’s new off-line “home” and how you can help Birmingham’s hub figure out how it’s going to use it. Continue reading

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