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Birmingham area strives to create 125,000 new high-skilled employees by 2025
Workforce development leader fills Hoover chamber in on efforts to achieve that Read more
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Walk-On’s schedules November opening
Sports fans will soon have new place to watch games and enjoy Louisiana cuisine. Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, offering a gameday menu with a taste of Louisiana, is coming to Tatterstall Park, the new development on Alabama 119 just off U.S. 280. Read more
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Kids roll out the fun with Cowfish’s sushi rolling night
Jen Brantley, the director of communications for The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, said involving kids in the process of making sushi and learning about the history of it has made them more willing to eat something new. Read more
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Hoover council OKs up to $3.5 million in tax rebates for grocery store developer
The grocery store is planned to be built at the intersection of South Shades Crest Road and Morgan Road in southwest Hoover. Read more
Owner reopens Pita Hut with new name, menu
After moving to Birmingham from Texas in 1999, Matta opened the Pita Hut as a sandwich shop in 2005 in Greystone, where he stayed for eight years. In 2013, he moved the location to Chelsea, where he’s been ever since. Read more
Business park coming to Chelsea
In April, the Chelsea City Council voted to approve a contract to purchase 12.2 acres of land from Honea Properties with the intent of building a new business park. Combined with property the city already owned, the space will total around 15 acres. Read more
Station 31 Kitchen opens in Chelsea
He spent several years working for and learning from some of Birmingham’s top chefs before deciding it was time to be his own boss. Read more
Compact 2020 launches new initiative
Compact 2020’s community prevention team recently introduced a new countywide initiative: The Family Friendly Vendor program. Read more
Making a splash: Animal clinic creates pool, dock diving class
This summer, 280 Animal Medical Center is adding to its dog sports with a new pool and a club for dock diving. Read more
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Main Street Alabama leader discusses redevelopment with Hoover chamber
Hoover's economic developer, Greg Knighton, said a partnership with Main Street Alabama would be worth considering. Read more
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Hoover council extends tax abatement timeline for IberiaBank regional HQ
The bank's renovation of a 130,000-square-foot building in International Park is taking longer than anticipated. Read more
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Main Street Alabama President Mary Helmer to speak at Hoover chamber
Helmer is scheduled to speak at the chamber luncheon at the Hoover Country Club on June 20. Read more
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Crafting creations in Chelsea
Chelsea resident Jessica Warren grew up with a mom who wanted to teach her how to sew, but Warren thought that was a skill she would never need. Read more
Couple brings colorful pottery to Chelsea
Talavera pottery takes many shapes, from vases and mugs to statues shaped like frogs, fish and donkeys, but the vibrant paints and floral patterns make the art form iconic. Read more
Foster Woodworks: Making the cut
Longtime Chelsea resident Clint Foster said he’s had several clients and friends say they don’t even want to cut food on his handmade cutting boards, because of how beautifully designed they are. Read more
Sunrise Baking Company putting the ‘good’ in baked goods
Sunrise Baking Company is an online baked goods service with weekly pickup locations and daily offerings at Bloom and Innova Coffee. Read more
The Chelsea Peddler adds new life to old treasures
One of the vacated buildings near Chelsea City Hall recently gained a new tenant. Bobbye Hudspeth opened The Chelsea Peddler, a shop full of vintage items, on April 13. Read more
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Boutique owner returns to Lee Branch to open 2nd shop
Katherine Mattrella recently opened a store in the Lee Branch Shopping Center for the second time. Read more
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White House Interiors moves to Brook Highland
Ann Marie James has been doing the HGTV thing long before it was popular: house flipping, design and real estate. Read more
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Nailed it: Spa rebrands, expands at Summit
The former Venetian Nail Spa has rebranded and expanded its location at The Summit. Read more
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