ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a more prosperous Birmingham.
Today’s guest blogger is Zach Woolley. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here.
Birmingham has kept me alive. Literally!
I’m a twenty eight year old guy with Cerebral Palsy. Very physically disabled. Yep, looking at me you see many of the stereotypical (and, actually, pretty common) characteristics of someone with CP. Not so great. Continue reading An inspirational Birmingham story
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
Today’s guest blogger is Mike Warren. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here.
After having been at Children’s of Alabama for over eight years, I want to share some thoughts.
Over 100 years ago a small group of dedicated volunteers recognized a great community need and began what would become Children’s of Alabama.
I think our organization today would make them extremely proud as we have grown to be a tremendous asset for the health of children throughout Alabama and the surrounding area. Continue reading Children’s of Alabama: the 10th busiest pediatric center in America
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
Today’s guest blogger is Mike Warren. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here.
My name is Mike Warren.
I grew up in Auburn, attended schools there, and graduated from Auburn University. I received my law degree from Duke and I’ve joyfully lived in Birmingham ever since.
My first Birmingham job was with a major law firm and then I joined one of its largest clients, Alabama Gas. I eventually became Chairman and CEO of Energen, Alabama Gas’ parent company.
When I retired from Energen at the end of 2007, I became the CEO of Children’s of Alabama.
I tell you this to give you a sense of how long I’ve worked in our business community. I’ve witnessed first-hand Birmingham’s wins and some of our biggest disappointments. And though I love Birmingham, I join many others who feel Birmingham has never reached its full potential. Continue reading UAB the biggest and best hope for Birmingham
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Do you know what’s really wrong with Birmingham?
We concentrate on our shortcomings and don’t celebrate our victories.
A funny thing happened while we were wallowing in self-pity. Continue reading Birmingham’s back–tell the world