Businesses
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
Women in Business: Manda Luccasen - RE/MAX Southern Homes
Manda Luccasen of RE/MAX Southern Homes is a native of Vestavia Hills and an award-winning Realtor with more than 17 years of experience. Read more
Women in Business: Erin Holtz - Pure Fitness
Pure Fitness owner Erin Holtz knows what it takes to overcome the obstacles that come along with owning a business. Read more
Women in Business: Margaret O' Bryant - Primrose School at Liberty Park
Margaret O’Bryant opened Primrose School at Liberty Park in June 2010. The school is a leader in providing premier early education and care to children and families in the United States. Read more
Women in Business: Anna Barnes - The Blue Willow
Anna Barnes was a loyal customer of The Blue Willow, but she never imagined the gift shop would one day become her own. Read more
Women in Business: Ashley Rhea - Rhea Law LLC
Ashley Rhea wishes there were more hours in the day. Since founding Rhea Law LLC, she hasn’t slowed down. Read more
Women in Business: Drs. Melissa Miller, Julie Grimes - Altadena Valley Animal Clinic
Dr. Julie Grimes has treated every pet that has come into Altadena Valley Animal Clinic like it was her own since she took over the clinic in 1995. Read more
Women in Business: Angela Stevens - LAH Real Estate
Angela Stevens began her career in real estate about four years ago. Since becoming a Realtor, she has loved the opportunity the job gives her to build relationships with new people. Read more
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