The pandemic hit and unexpectedly a few of my friends’ children moved back home to Birmingham—some temporarily and some permanently.
Cities like New York were in lockdown leaving many unfortunate souls imprisoned in their apartments or condominiums. Continue reading Did it take a pandemic to ignite Birmingham’s economy?
Today’s guest columnist is Robert Crook.
I’ve never been busier in my life!
In fact, I’ve missed several deadlines to write this ComebackTown column because business is so strong. Continue reading What pandemic? Downtown Birmingham and Southside make huge comeback!
Today’s guest columnist is David Barry.
Imagine marrying your soulmate.
Being in a prestigious pageant celebrating important advocacy work.
Having a job helping others.
I’m regularly asked, “Are you optimistic or pessimistic about Birmingham?
I always respond, ‘optimistic.’
The reason I’m optimistic is because we have a unique advantage.
Editor’s note: On January 17th, Jeff Barrett, a highly respected business writer, wrote a piece for Entrepreneur saying Birmingham, Alabama was the most interesting place he visited in 2019. He’s not done bragging on Birmingham…
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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!
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
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
“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
Today’s guest columnist is Vance Wesson.
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Seattle has the Space Needle… Dallas–the Reunion Tower.
Visit the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio or the Calgary Tower in Alberta Canada.
Wow! What an experience!
But all of them, including the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, and the Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls are similar in design. Continue reading The ingenious idea that could change the perception of B’ham forever!