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Assurance Labs reflects on COVID-19 testing while looking toward future
The lab became one of the first five private labs in the United States to test for the virus, testing a little more than 1,000 people in two days time, using a drive-thru system at its site. Read more
Metro Roundup: Hitting the Sweet Spot
Cinnaholic’s menu will feature its award-winning, handcrafted cinnamon rolls, brownies, edible cookie dough and baked cookies. Everything is made in-house from scratch, and all of the products are egg, dairy, lactose and cholesterol free. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Urgent care orthopedic clinic opens in Trace Crossings
The full-service, walk-in clinic, called the OS1 Sports Injury Clinic, offers urgent care specifically for sports-related and orthopedic-related injuries ranging from fractures, dislocations, sprains and overuse injuries. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Abundance Yoga studio stretches to new location
Rhodes said her mission is not one kind of yoga, but to help people find a practice that feels comfortable for them. Abundance Yoga classes will offer a little bit of everything. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Membership-based primary care comes to Homewood
His clinic uses a model that’s different from most other primary care services. Patients pay a monthly fee, just like a gym membership, and insurance is left out of the picture. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Farmers market picks up speed during pandemic
Not even a once-in-a-century pandemic can slowdown one of Alabama’s largest farmer’s markets. Read more
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Klingler's closing after almost 30 years in Vestavia Hills
The restaurant was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Eric Witherington said. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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