By Sam PrickettHoover Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Powell has seen the city and the chamber grow “quite a bit” during his 22 years in that position. “We’ve quadrupled our membership since I’ve been here,” Powell said of the chamber, which during his tenure expanded from roughly 300 members to 1,200. Part of that, he jokes, is due to the chamber’s … [Read more...]
A Place In History: New Mountain Brook Police and Fire Training Facility Named for Former Mayor Terry Oden
By Emily WilliamsAs former Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden stood next to a plaque bearing his name on the morning of Oct. 13, he joined a league of a very few men.The plaque is on a joint training facility recently constructed for Mountain Brook’s police and fire departments.The decision to name the facility the Mayor Terry Oden Police and Fire Training Facility … [Read more...]
Get Connected: Parkinson Association Working on Virtual Center to Link Patients With Resources
By Emily WilliamsFounded in 1978, the Parkinson Association of Alabama has had its ups and its downs, but a new feature is in the works that officials hope will take the organization to new heights. Over the past few years, the board of directors and Executive Director Mary T. Miller have worked to breathe new life into the PAA. Miller, of Vestavia Hills, took on the … [Read more...]
OTM Businesses Being Honored With Retailer Awards During Luncheon
By Sam Prickett The Alabama Retail Association will honor 20 Alabama businesses –including several Over the Mountain businesses – during its 2017 Alabama Retail Day luncheon on Oct. 17. These retailers were selected by a panel of judges “representing the media, chambers of commerce, retail developers, former Retailers of the Year and the academic community,” according to a … [Read more...]
150 Years of Service: Canterbury UMC Celebrates Its Sesquicentennial With an Emphasis on Volunteerism
By Sarah Kuper It has been 150 years since Canterbury United Methodist began its ministry in the Over the Mountain area. This month, the church will celebrate its history with special Sunday services and outreach opportunities. The church serves more than 4,400 members and the community at large through programs for all age groups and … [Read more...]