By Emily Williams The theme for the eighth annual Leadership Breakfast for The Foundry Ministries – Bacon, Football and Hope – served as a nod to keynote speaker Nick Saban, University of Alabama head football coach, as well as celebrating the ministry’s mission. More than 700 business leaders from the community attended the May 17 event, which focused on the effect The … [Read more...]
Amazing Challenge: Lakeshore’s Amazing Race Builds Awareness Through Physical Competition
By Emily Williams The Lakeshore Foundation is calling teams of four to test their strength and increase their awareness through its annual Amazing Race competition. The June 3 event takes place at the foundation and is the largest fundraiser hosted by Lakeshore’s junior board. Differing from the television show on which it is based, Lakeshore’s take has its teams compete in … [Read more...]
Hoover Time Capsule Celebrates Foundations of Community
By Emily Williams The city of Hoover celebrated the date of its incorporation on May 18 by sealing a time capsule in the Hoover Municipal Center’s lobby in honor of the 50th anniversary of the city. Organized by the Hoover Historical Society, the event is a part of the city’s continuing 50th anniversary celebrations. Mayor Frank Brocato led the ceremony, highlighting the … [Read more...]
Creating Home: Glenwood Breaks Ground on Three New Residences In Vestiavia Hills
By Emily Williams Representatives of Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Center broke ground May 4 on its latest expansion project, three new homes for the organization’s residents that will be built by Capstone Collegiate Communities. Of the 125 adults and children for whom Glenwood provides residences, 91 live on-campus at the facility adjacent to Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills. … [Read more...]
Making Connections: Vestavia Hills Chamber Pairs Students with Local Businesses
By Emily Williams While choosing their classes for this fall, Vestavia Hills High School students were given the chance to apply for a brand new program: the City Youth Connection, an initiative of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce that pairs students with local businesses to give them business skills firsthand. According to chamber Executive Director Karen Odle, the … [Read more...]