Birmingham tech entrepreneur Bill Smith is at the center of a major fintech transaction valued at up to $1.1 billion. Dual Deal Structure Green Dot Corp. announced agreements to be acquired by Smith Ventures and CommerceOne Financial Corp. Smith Ventures will acquire Green Dot’s non-bank fintech assets, continuing operations as an independent growth-focused […]
Los Valedores, the beloved Birmingham food truck, has officially opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant, giving fans a new spot to enjoy authentic Mexican flavors. From Truck to Table For nearly six years, Los Valedores’ iconic blue food truck served the Greater Birmingham area with fresh, authentic Mexican street food. Owner William Perez built […]
Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, updating guest suites, meeting spaces, and public areas at the 242-room all-suite hotel. Modern Guest Suites and Public Spaces Each two-room suite now features modern furnishings, enhanced lighting, new carpeting, and curated décor with deep blues, grays, and burnt orange accents. The atrium […]
Craft’s Chicken, a Birmingham-based family-owned restaurant, has opened its newest location along US 280 in Mountain Brook Plaza. A New Spot on US 280 Work on the new location began this summer, converting a former Wendy’s into a vibrant dining space. The restaurant joins Craft’s other locations at 49 Church St. in Mountain […]
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is raising concerns about the hiring practices and transparency of the Central Alabama Water Board. Controversial CEO Appointment Jeff Thompson was recently appointed CEO of Central Alabama Water, but his contract faced immediate scrutiny. Two board members filed a temporary restraining order to block his hiring, citing procedural concerns. […]
Birmingham-area home prices continue to rise, with Mountain Brook leading the way as the most expensive city in the metro. Mountain Brook Leads the Market Mountain Brook homes now average $983,958, marking a 4.9% increase in the past year and 42.1% over five years. The city’s high-end real estate market remains attractive to […]
The Birmingham area has lost a familiar roadside sight as Irondale removes the long-standing dome from the former Zamora Temple. A Landmark Without Its Signature Dome According to public updates from city officials, crews lifted the oversized onion-shaped dome off the building this week as part of a large-scale renovation of the property. The […]
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