Businesses
Photo by Bobby Mathews.
Publix construction underway at Liberty Park
Ground has been cleared and construction has started on the Publix at the Marketplace, located at the Bray at Liberty Park, according to new project manager John Bonanno. Read more
Photo by Kristin Lindsey.
Nuzzi Gelato brings traditional gelato to Birmingham
When Nick Lannuzzi, the owner of one of Birmingham’s newest food trucks, Nuzzi Gelato, went to Italy a few years ago and tried their artisan gelato for the first time, he couldn’t stop thinking about the frozen treat. Read more
Photo courtesy of NS Studio.
NS Dance opens Cahaba Heights studio
Natalie and Shad Simpson both began dancing in Birmingham studios at around 2 years old. The husband and wife duo now own NS Dance Studio, where they can share their love for dance with others. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Dunkin’/Baumhower’s expected to open in October
The new Baumhower’s Victory Grille, along with adjacent business Dunkin’ (formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts), are expected to open Oct. 1 or shortly before or after, a few weeks after college football season gets started. Read more
Courtesy of Till
The changing face of farmers markets
Cahaba Heights offers new ways for people to access fresh food. Read more
Courtesy of Stacey Tucker Eddy
Vestavia resident starts ‘personal concierge’ business
Stacey Tucker Eddy started selling items for other people while working another job, never knowing it would lead her to one day start her own business. Read more
Neal Embry
Parents can save on school supplies in mid-July
The state of Alabama’s annual back-to-school tax holiday is set this year for July 19-21, offering parents a chance to save money on their children’s school supplies. Read more
Neal Embry
Secretary of State Merrill speaks to Vestavia chamber
Merrill, who's been in office since 2015, spoke about his work in expanding voter registration and helping business leaders. Read more
Bendy’s Cookies and Cream opens storefront in Cahaba Heights
Bendy’s Cookies and Cream has spent the past three years on wheels, but sometime this summer, they’re planting roots and opening a store in Cahaba Heights next to Martin’s BBQ. Read more
Neal Embry
Zoo president speaks to chamber
Chris Pfefferkorn has led the zoo since June 2018. Read more
Photo by Layton Dudley.
Setting up for a ‘lifetime of smiles’
Dr. Clayton Browne, who grew up in Homewood and now lives in Vestavia, opened the new office in fall 2018 after graduating from the UAB School of Dentistry, first in 2015 and later returning for a certificate in orthodontics. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Owners say crowds loving city’s newest restaurants
There’s no shortage of places to eat in Vestavia Hills and the surrounding greater Birmingham area. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
All in the family
Klingler’s Café, Bakery and Catering has passed down the passion for German-styled cuisine. Read more
Neal Embry
“Napkinisms” founder Billy Ivey speaks to Vestavia chamber
Ivey shared how his practice of writing notes for his children is now impacting lives all over the country. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Longtime Vestavia businesses talk about history, growth over years
These businesses have been around for decades and have experienced change at their businesses while interacting with several generations of Vestavians. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Chamber presents annual awards at luncheon
The luncheon also closed with the installation of the 2019 officers and directors. Read more
Women in Business: Jana Hanna - RealtySouth
Jana Hanna has been an agent with RealtySouth in Vestavia Hills for more than eight years, and she believes that working within the community is vitally important. Read more
Women in Business: Tu Le - Vestavia Nails
Tu Le said she didn’t mean to get in the nail business, but she feels like she has a guardian angel watching over her, because once she got into it, she found out she was passionate about it. Read more
Women in Business: Lisa Altamirano - Agile Physical Therapy
As a professional dancer, Lisa Altamirano once took a leap of faith to go dance among the best of the best in New York City. Years later, she took another leap: opening a physical therapy practice. Read more
Women in Business: Kristie Lyons - Lyons Electrolysis & Lashes
Kristie Lyons said her mother is the reason why she does what she does — and why she finds so much purpose in it. Read more
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