Homewood is getting ready for the most wonderful time of the year again, starting with its Holiday Open House festivities downtown on Nov. 7 beginning at 5 p.m. Merchants on 18th Street will stay open late during this event, offering drinks, appetizers and a fun environment for people to do their holiday shopping. To get shoppers in the holiday spirit, local musicians will … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Turns Merry and Bright with Holiday Open Houses, Parade
Throughout the holiday season, the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce and local merchants will host open house events that provide festive community activities and encourage gift-givers to shop local.Crestline Village’s Holiday Open House will kick things off Nov. 14. Participating merchants will offer discounts and special activities from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Even … [Read more...]
Holiday Express: Annual Deck the Heights Kicks off Holiday Celebrations in Vestavia Hills
The holidays are here again, and the Cahaba Heights community will be kick- ing off the season of giving with community events that highlight local merchants.The Heights Express will travel through Cahaba Heights on Nov. 14 as the city celebrates the third annual Deck the Heights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Guests at the event, hosted by the Cahaba Heights … [Read more...]
Five OTM Businesses Score Top Retailer Awards
By Ingrid SchnaderThe Alabama Retail Association recently recognized Leaf & Petal with the Gold Alabama Retailer of the Year Award in the $5 million to $20 million annual sales category.This is the second time Leaf & Petal – a garden shop with four locations, in Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook and Birmingham – has won an Alabama Retailer of the … [Read more...]
New Director Named to Lead UAB Cancer Center
UAB has hired a DNA researcher, Dr. Barry Paul Sleckman, to lead its O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center as its new director. Sleckman will take over from interim director Ravi Bhatia, who temporarily was filling the role after the departure of former director Michael Birrer in April. He will begin the new job Jan. 6. Sleckman is a world-renowned researcher who focuses on … [Read more...]