Jeff Barrett Editor ’s note: On January 17th, Jeff Barrett, a highly respected business writer, wrote a piece for Entrepreneur Birmingham, Alabama was the most interesting place he visited in 2019.
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When you spend two years traveling to 50+ cities, 40+ states for Inc and Entrepreneur you gain a very unique perspective about the country. There isn’t a bad trip; everyone is putting their best foot forward.
Still, Birmingham has surprised me. This isn’t another article. This is a thank you letter to Birmingham. Continue reading Birmingham surprised me! →
Danny Cohn Today’s guest columnist is Danny Cohn.
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Just about everyone told us we were crazy to move to Birmingham.
Then right when I moved, family yet to come, the world was hit with the Coronavirus.
So I’m new to Birmingham—starting a new job and a new life—all alone. Continue reading Everyone thought this Jewish man crazy for moving to Birmingham →
Maury Shevin Today’s guest columnist is Maury Shevin.
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Never has the expression “we’re all in this together” rung with more truth than during this COVID-19 pandemic.
News about the pandemic—its societal, political and economic consequences—pervades our every waking moment. And, regrettably, it too often interferes with our sleep—and our dreams. Continue reading Coronavirus: Turning point for Birmingham →
Regions Field Sign (Mark Almond al.com) “Who knows what is good or bad at the time it happens?”
This quote helps me maintain my sanity during challenging times.
I’m not going to make the case that the Coronavirus is good—it’s not.
But it could be a game changer for Birmingham. Continue reading Now it’s Birmingham’s turn →
Today’s guest columnist is Sue Johnson.
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Ten years ago this September my husband, Jimmy, and I moved downtown to live and to start a new venture.
We bought an historic old building that we completely restored to hold our loft and our small business, Dog Days of Birmingham. Continue reading Downtown was bustling–then COVID-19 →
DNA Helix Tower Today’s guest columnist is Vance Wesson.
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Seattle has the Space Needle Reunion Tower.
Visit the Tower of the Americas Calgary Tower
Wow! What an experience!
But all of them, including the Stratosphere Tower Skylon Continue reading The ingenious idea that could change the perception of B’ham forever! →
Michael Calvert Today’s guest blogger is Michael Calvert.
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Everyone’s thrilled with our highly energized downtown.
Downtown Birmingham was dying.
Now there’s construction everywhere.
What happened?
Here’s the backstory. Continue reading The backstory on what saved downtown Birmingham →
Maury Shevin Today’s guest blogger is Maury Shevin.
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I questioned the diversity of our suburbs when I wrote, “Why we escaped the Mountain Brook bubble
But, two recent events have given me pause for reflection. Continue reading Author of ‘Why we escaped the Mtn. Brook bubble’ has second thoughts →
Kevin Scarbinsky Today’s guest blogger is Kevin Scarbinsky.
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It happened in Birmingham.
Bear Bryant and 315. Bo over the top. Van Tiffin and the kick and “It’s good!” “It’s good.” “It’s good!” “It’s good.”
It was good. It was very, very good. It was the Iron Bowl, and it was the heart of big-time sports in this city. Past tense. Continue reading Scarbinsky excited about B’ham sports →
Rotary Trail You know about the Birmingham haters if you read the comments on al.com, ComebackTown, or any other Birmingham media.
Who are these people?
Why are they so antagonistic towards Birmingham?
And why are they against their own city, county, or region? Continue reading It must suck to be a Birmingham hater →
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