Businesses
Hoover zoning board OKs self-storage, retail buildings near Deer Valley, U.S. 31
Parrish Building Co. wants to build a three-story, 60,000-square-foot self-storage facility and a 9,000-square-foot retail strip center. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
'Beer evangelist' Jason Wilson shares Back Forty Beer story with Hoover chamber
It's a story of a man who found his passion and followed it and who wasn't afraid to experience failure on the road to success. Read more
Map courtesy of city of Hoover
Hoover council approves revised plan for PetSuites Resort on John Hawkins Parkway
The company eliminated the outdoor play area and added more soundproofing to the walls. Read more
Photos by Jon Anderson.
‘Brewing up something good’
Shannon Styes always wanted to open her own business, and now she and her husband, Bart, have picked a spot in Bluff Park and are giving it a go. Read more
Photo courtesy of Paul Gores/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Dick's Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy to replace Academy Sports at The Village at Lee Branch
Construction on the Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy should begin this summer, and a grand opening is set for the first quarter of 2020. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Customers lament closing of Academy Sports + Outdoors at The Village at Lee Branch
The 71,000-square-foot store is scheduled to close at the end of March. Read more
Photos by Jon Anderson.
Vacancies in Patton Creek cause concerns
There were at least 26 vacant spots in the shopping center as of early January, and at least one more business slated to move out in the coming months. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler.
New Publix part of Tattersall Park development plans
In late November, Publix started construction on a 48,000-square-foot store at 6219 Tattersall Blvd. in Hoover. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Wandering Coffee Co.: Bringing the cafe to you
Most people will order their coffee to-go, but The Wandering Coffee Co. is one step ahead of its customers: the entire cafe is already to-go. Read more
Map courtesy of city of Hoover
Hoover zoning board OKs revised plan for PetSuites Resort on Alabama 150
The proposal for the boarding, grooming facility for up to 182 animals now goes back to the Hoover City Council, with no outdoor play area. Read more
Women in Business: DeeDee Assaad, Kim Reed, Tracy Coyne, Donna Calvin and Pat Jackson - ARC Realty
DeeDee Assaad, Kim Reed, Tracy Coyne, Donna Calvin and Pat Jackson are five members of the team expanding ARC Realty’s presence in North Shelby County. Read more
Women in Business: The Women of Southern Blood Services INC.
A healthy baby is every mother’s dream. Read more
Women in Business: Shay Morgan - Shay’s Jewelers
Knowledge, skills and experience are key when it comes to jewelry. That’s why Shay’s Jewelers in Hoover has become the go-to place for brilliant diamonds, fine jewelry, treasured gifts, elegant watches and expert jewelry repair. Read more
Women in Business: April R. Stone - Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce
April Stone said she made herself a promise years ago that when Bill Powell retired as executive director of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce, she would inquire about the position. Read more
Women in Business: Gina McDonald - Gina H. McDonald & Associates
The invigorating spirit of the new year doesn’t seem to manifest itself when debt and bankruptcy are looming overhead. Unfortunately for many Hoover residents and business owners, that is their reality. Read more
Women in Business: Wanda Turner - ARC Realty
For more than 12 years, Wanda Turner has enjoyed a successful career selling real estate. Read more
Women in Business: Mary Lou Kunka - Lou Lou’s
Shopping at Lou Lou’s offers more than a website; it’s an experience. Read more
Women in Business: Tynette Lynch - Aldridge Gardens
Tynette Lynch, CEO of Aldridge Gardens, had more than 30 years in the hospitality and tourism industry when she was asked to lead the business side of Aldridge Gardens five years ago. Read more
Women in Business: Dr. Rosalynn Crawford-McKendall - Indian Springs Pediatric Dentistry
The practice specializes in providing dental care for all children, from 6 months through teen years, including those who have special needs or are medically compromised. Read more
Women in Business: Tracey Acey - Keller Williams Realty
Putting people first and being authentic are the two mottos that drive Realtor Tracey Acey’s business approach at Keller Williams Realty’s Hoover office. Read more
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