Dr. Del Smith with his Acclinate business partner, Tiffany Whitlow
Today’s guest columnist is Dr. Del Smith.
Most entrepreneurs dream of joining the S&P 500.
Few are bold enough to announce it as their destination.
Fewer still would choose Birmingham, Alabama as their launchpad. Continue reading Why I chose Birmingham to build my future S&P 500 Company →
Verna Gates and her friendly tarantula
Today’s guest columnist is Verna Gates.
When you read this piece, you’re going to think I’m crazy.
But I’m having the time of my life.
I’m Birmingham’s Queen of Controlled Chaos. Continue reading My goal is to gross you out! →
Debra Des Vignes
Today’s guest columnist is Debra Des Vignes.
There’s something undeniably magical about the moment Birmingham’s skyline comes into view as I make my way from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Continue reading Birmingham: Dynamic and thriving →
Stallions Football al.com
Today’s guest columnist is Jay Taylor.
If you’ve never been to a Birmingham Stallions football game then now’s the time.
Go.
Mark your calendar. There are two games left in Protective Stadium this season. One against the Michigan Panthers and the other against, well, it’s also against the Michigan Panthers. Continue reading 4-peat on the line, Stallions need you →
Matthew Dent
Today’s guest columnist is Matthew Dent.
Folks in Birmingham may have taken a momentary pause when they heard that Birmingham is preparing for another international event.
But I’m here to tell you, the upcoming World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) will bring joy and goodwill to Birmingham. Continue reading Birmingham to roll out a hero’s welcome →
Dr. Lilly Gutnik
Today’s guest columnist is Dr Lily Gutnik.
I’m a native New Yorker who moved to Birmingham three years ago.
I’ve lived in three countries and six states.
I’ve visited 80 countries.
I was nervous about moving here, but I found a gem of city I never expected. Continue reading Birmingham, the Goldilocks city →
Susan Matlock & Michael Calvert
By Susan Matlock & Michael Calvert
When my wife, Susan Matlock, and I moved downtown to the John Hand Building, we began to eat out every day.
We try to limit ourselves to just one meal out each day, but don’t always succeed. Continue reading Living in downtown Birmingham is amazing! →
Birmingham from Railroad Park
By David Sher
You probably won’t appreciate what I’m going to say unless you lived in Birmingham before 2010.
Prior to 2010, Birmingham had literally given up.
Nothing seemed to work and we were wrapped in a never-ending downward spiral. Continue reading Let’s make Birmingham great again →
Tom Luckie
Today’s guest columnist is Tom Luckie.
When people ask me what Birmingham’s brand should be, I often remind them that a brand isn’t just a logo or a tagline – it’s all the memories and associations people have with our city. Continue reading Birmingham in line to be South’s next major success story: What’s our brand? →
Birmingham sign at Regions Field
By David Sher
A good friend sent me a link to a column published by Idolator.com with the headline, “Once powerful cities that now struggle to get by .” Continue reading Birmingham slammed, but should be applauded →
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