By Emily Williams Though she doesn't have a garden of her own living in her downtown Birmingham apartment, Brooke McMinn, plant adventures program specialist, finds ownership in her work with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. McMinn grew up in the Hoover school system and recalls going on field trips to the Botanical Gardens, but she did not have a concrete passion for … [Read more...]
WWII Vet Running Coast-to-Coast to Raise Money for Ship Restoration
By Sarah KuperAt 93 years old, WWII veteran Ernie Andrus is on the verge of breaking the record for the oldest person to run from one coast of the United States to the other. Andrus isn't running to break a record, but rather to restore a piece of WWII history. His run is an effort to raise money to help repair the USS LST 325 so it can make the trip back across the … [Read more...]
Spark Match: Venture Club Sponsors Business Pitch Tournament
By Sarah Kuper According to the online service marketplace Thumbtack, Birmingham is the number one city for millennial entrepreneurs. The Birmingham Venture Club is working to keep the city supportive of young entrepreneurs by hosting a tournament-style Spark Match pitch competition this year. On May 26 at the Venture Club's members meeting, eight applicants will have three … [Read more...]
More Than Insurance: Cahaba Heights Agency Helped Put the Community Back Together After Tornadoes
By Sarah KuperIt was five years ago that Russell Greenhalgh realized the significance of his family's business. As an insurance agency, Greenhalgh Insurance dealt firsthand with the destruction of the April 27, 2011, tornadoes that touched down in Cahaba Heights. "People often say they can't stand insurance, but this was a time we were able to think, ‘This is why we … [Read more...]
Need for Speed: Mountain Brook Car Club Driver Readies for Barber Historics Race
By Sarah Kuper Michael Wright fell in love at a young age. His childhood sweetheart wasn't a playground crush, but rather a passionate admiration for beautiful sports cars – especially Porsches. "I don't know why I locked into Porsches but I did," Wright said, "There are a lot of little boys who fit this category and for some reason are attracted to cars and find out … [Read more...]