By David Sher
A couple of weeks ago my wife went on a long walk starting and ending in Crestline Village.
She and a friend walk every Sunday and have done so for years.
Unfortunately, on that particular day the temperature was 95º with 80% humidity. Continue reading We must not overlook Birmingham’s biggest blessing
Today’s guest columnist is Michael Calvert.
A few years ago, there was no neighborhood other than public housing in downtown Birmingham.
Pioneering loft residents created a vibrant, social life to make “wonderful days” and wonderful nights, too, in Birmingham’s downtown neighborhood.
Like Mister Rogers, they said to each other, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Continue reading Mr. Rogers would be proud of wonderful downtown Birmingham neighborhood
Today’s guest columnist is Maury Shevin.
If there is any dream that I have for my hometown it is this:
Birmingham, Alabama is a metropolitan area where its young people do not leave home for other cities; rather young people move to Birmingham for its world class job opportunities and vibrancy. Continue reading Birmingham, My dream for my hometown
Today’s guest columnist is Barry Copeland.
Back in 2005, the former Birmingham Chamber of Commerce hosted one of its annual BIG Trips (Birmingham Innovation Group) to a competitor city to help our leaders learn lessons from their leaders.
That year in Nashville, guess what we saw under construction? A 50-story residential building in the heart of downtown. It was going up a block or two from the Ryman Theater, and within an easy stroll of their “Broadway” entertainment district. Continue reading A downtown Birmingham residential project so big it may require its own zip code
Today’s guest columnist is Malcolm McDonald.
“If you want a career in tech, you really need to move to the coast.”
The words rang in my head. “He would know.” I thought. Nestled in the sunny hills of San Francisco, my childhood friend was a product leader at Netflix. Continue reading I can’t believe I’m hunting $1 billion companies in Birmingham, Alabama
Today’s guest columnist is Robert Simon.
It’s remarkable how a single trip changed my life and likely the future of the city I love.
In 2004, I traveled with a cohort of about 100 business, community, and political leaders to Charlotte, North Carolina sponsored by the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce. Continue reading Two major projects among the largest in Birmingham history
By David Sher
When you read this column, you may think it’s about a successful entrepreneur selling his business and making a lot of money.
He did make a lot of money, but the real story is that this man plans to build multiple businesses that will create many much needed high paying jobs. Continue reading Local entrepreneur sells company for $1.2 billion—big win for Birmingham
By David Sher
Ever wonder what it would be like to have a goose that laid golden eggs?
You would feed that magic bird to get more and more golden eggs.
Currently, our Birmingham region is struggling to set a direction for our economic future. Continue reading What if Birmingham had a goose that laid golden eggs?
By David Sher
My wife and I just got back from a trip to Atlanta to visit our son and family.
Oh! The traffic.
Just shoot me!
Not even rush hour traffic—this was the weekend. Continue reading Birmingham ready to pounce on Atlanta’s vulnerability
Today’s guest columnist is John Lyda.
I have always wanted to attend a Magic City Classic football game between the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and the Alabama State Hornets, the state of Alabama’s two largest historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Year after year I’d find myself once again allowing the Classic weekend to come and go, telling myself, “I’ll go next year”. Continue reading Are ‘Over-the-Mountain’ Caucasians welcome to Magic City Classic?