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Photo courtesy of Itty Bitty Bakers.
Metro Roundup: Hoover company teaches kids how to bake
Itty Bitty Bakers is a Hoover-based company that offers baking classes, camps and parties for kids ages 2-13. Read more
Rendering courtesy of Harbert Retail.
2 new developments coming to Cahaba Heights
Two new developments will soon be coming to Cahaba Heights: Parkside at Dolly Ridge and Cahaba Heights Corner. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Korduroy Krocodile closes after 39 years
The 72-year-old Homewood resident made the decision to retire in February after almost four decades in the business. Read more
Metro Roundup: Rolls Homewood now selling at The Cottage Basket
After selling cinnamon rolls exclusively online for the past year, Katie Cornutt is taking her Rolls Homewood business to a brick-and-mortar location. Read more
Metro Roundup: Express MRI to open in Village at Lee Branch
Its goal is to provide the highest quality MRI scans at the lowest possible cost in a state-of-the-art clinical setting. Read more
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Metro Roundup: BBQ Rents makes large-scale grilling more accessible
Customers can pick up the equipment in Chelsea a mile off of U.S. 280 and return it there, or BBQ Rents can bring the equipment and come pick it up later. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Ward Neely buys Vestavia Village, plans more medical offices
The Vestavia Village shopping center has a new owner. Retail Developer Ward Neely said he bought the property March 13 for $3.6 million. Read more
Best friends’ handmade jewelry business booming
Kaldi Kollective is an online business that sells handmade clay earrings and hair accessories. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Farmer’s markets up and running in Vestavia Hills
One of the signs of the coming summer season is the opening of farmer’s markets, and Vestavia Hills has several open for business. Read more
Vestavia Hills businesses deal with impact of COVID-19
“A lot of small businesses will not be able to make it,” McRee said. “I’m trying to stay positive, but today it’s really hard to stay positive.” Read more
Photo courtesy Rachel Brockwell
Quarantine Fashion: Local artist makes stylish face masks for The Clotheshorse
Rachel Brockwell has been selling handmade scrunchies at The Clotheshorse since last fall, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she created a pattern for stylish cloth face masks. Read more
Photo courtesy of Knight Eady.
Metro Roundup: Knight Eady uses sports to connect marketers, fans in ‘profound way’
In addition to staging events, the company began working with corporate clients to help them use a connection to sports events as a way to build positive attention for their own brands and products. Read more
Photo by Ingrid Schnader.
Metro Roundup: Brown expands business, opens boutique
Rebecca Brown, owner of Rebecca Brown’s — A Baby and Children’s Boutique, calls her recent move to a bigger space in downtown Trussville a “God thing.” Read more
Photo courtesy of Peter Anella.
Metro Roundup: High school senior opens online Italian clothing shop
Anella is an Italian American with a dream of creating Italian made products for the Birmingham area, which he said lacks in the lower-priced Italian clothing. Read more
Photos by Erin Nelson.
Metro Roundup: New juice bar allows owners to combine health, faith, business
In addition to juice, they serve smoothies, açaí bowls, quinoa and toast. They also have six cold-pressed juice options that customers can grab and go. Read more
Metro Roundup: Goodwill opens Tattersall Park donation center
Dropping off items to donate has never been easier. Alabama Goodwill Industries opened a new attended donation center in Tattersall Park on March 3. Read more
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Metro Roundup: New British pub to incorporate Southern fare
Diners can now enjoy the atmosphere of a British pub with a mixture of Southern flair in north Shelby County. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Brazelton family bringing unique pizzas to Cahaba Heights
Brazelton and his wife, Ashley, are hoping to treat many neighborhood residents like family with unique pizzas, sandwiches and other items. Read more
Photo by Ingrid Schnader.
Mother-daughter duo brings hand woven rugs to Vestavia
Mary Payton Davis and her mother, Vicki Noah, import hand woven, hand-dyed rugs from Turkey and sell them on social media. Read more
Metro Roundup: Blush + Blow Salon aims to offer something for everyone
In addition to women’s hair, Blush + Blow also specializes in men’s and children’s cuts. Read more
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