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Photo courtesy Jessica Chriesman and Kayla Gladney.
Telling their stories: 2 young Birmingham documentarians are breaking into the film business
Film is an art form, but it’s also a business — one that UAB graduates and budding filmmakers Jessica Chriesman and Kayla Gladney are rapidly becoming a part of. Read more
Jan 21, 2020
5:53 PM
Photo courtesy of REV Birmingham
Entrepreneurs get a boost from The Big Pitch: 2 start-ups split nearly $50K in prizes during REV Birmingham’s 6th annual ‘Shark Tank’-style contest
Two Birmingham start-ups — Elysian Gardens, a community sculpture park, and Encore Rouge, a food truck — recently split a total of nearly $50,000 in cash prizes and business services in the competition. Read more
Dec 18, 2019
9:17 AM
Photo by Erin Nelson.
A "hidden gem" in Glen Iris: Joe Williams sticks to a simple philosophy of good, fresh food at Giuseppe’s Cafe
“I believe in good, fresh ingredients daily, and I believe in fresh food,” he said. “We make our bread twice a day and meatballs and sauce, and I try to keep the prices reasonable so people can come back.” Read more
Nov 14, 2019
10:52 AM
Photos courtesy Game On eSports.
Don't game alone: Birmingham startup opens Magic City ePLEX esports and virtual reality facility
At Magic City ePLEX, participants can play, train and compete in competitive tournaments and leagues for players of all ages and skill levels. Read more
Nov 14, 2019
10:00 AM
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Customized service: Maestro Maintenance Management seeks to be one-stop shop for owner-occupants
The company, based in downtown, bills itself as the only on-demand building services provider catering to owner-occupied facilities in central Alabama. Read more
Oct 16, 2019
9:02 AM
