Businesses
Farrelly’s brings ‘finer dining’ to Hoover: McCluneys pick The Grove to launch 2nd restaurant
“What we want to deliver is traditional Southern cuisine, but on an elevated basis,” George said. “We’re taking recipes for what anyone might consider their grandmother’s comfort food, but using slightly different ingredients.” Read more
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Hoover-based McLeod Software tops 500 employees
In the past two years, McLeod Software has added more than 120 associates, bringing total employment to more than 500. More than 100 of those new employees are based in the new Hoover headquarters, putting its total Hoover workforce at more than 400. Read more
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Hoover OKs restrictions for pawn shops, short-term loan, vape, tobacco stores
With new zoning restrictions in place, the City Council also lifted its moratorium against such businesses. Read more
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The Seafood King to lure customers to Riverchase
Sam Xie, the owner of The Seafood King restaurant on State Farm Parkway in Homewood, found a spot for another location: The Plaza at Riverchase. Read more
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New Pakistani restaurant settles into Riverchase
Mehdi Sultan opened the Kabob-Licious Indo-Pak Grill in The Plaza at Riverchase shopping center in Hoover in April. Read more
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Hoover considers new restrictions for location of pawn shops, payday loan, tobacco, vape stores
Hoover's zoning board on Monday recommended the City Council approve the new restrictions. Read more
Site plan by Carlson Consulting
Hoover council grants sales tax rebate for U.S. 31 retail development
Orange Development plans to invest $4.76 million in the project and get a 25% tax rebate up to $500,000. Read more
Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
Trying his own way: Steel City Emergency Vet owner uses past experiences to better his business
Steel City Emergency Vets, located at 1900 Hoover Court, has almost tripled its business for the projected second year compared to the first. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Randy Whitworth, children share bond at Mr. Transmission
When Randy Whitworth and his three adult children get together, it’s not unusual for them to discuss business. That’s because all of them are in the same business: transmissions and auto repair. Read more
Rendering courtesy of city of Hoover
Hoover council approves self-storage facility, retail center along Alabama 150
StoreEase plans to put 700 self-storage units near the entrance to Deer Valley, and the owner of Jubilee Joe's is building a new restaurant and retail center near I-459. Read more
Sketch courtesy of city of Hoove
Hoover council sets votes for self-storage facility, strip center on Alabama 150
StoreEase Development wants to build about 90,000 square feet of self-storage space near the entrance to Deer Valley, and the owner of Jubilee Joe's wants to relocate near I-459. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
1st pharmacy opens in Ross Bridge
Ross Bridge Pharmacy had its soft opening on April 19 before a grand opening in May. This is the first pharmacy to open in the Ross Bridge community and is located across from the clock tower at the main entrance. Read more
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Birmingham area strives to create 125,000 new high-skilled employees by 2025
Workforce development leader fills Hoover chamber in on efforts to achieve that. Read more
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Hoover council OKs up to $3.5 million in tax rebates for grocery store developer
The grocery store is planned to be built at the intersection of South Shades Crest Road and Morgan Road in southwest Hoover. Read more
Sunrise Baking Company putting the ‘good’ in baked goods
After baking some gluten-friendly muffins and cookies for her family, Millie Drum realized sharing nutritious baked goods wasn’t something she wanted to do just for family and friends — it was something she wanted to offer the Birmingham community. Read more
Jon Anderson
Enterprise moving South Central US operations to Valleydale Road
The Enterprise Holdings car rental company is consolidating its South Central U.S. operations and north Alabama regional office into a new office building on Valleydale Road. Read more
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Main Street Alabama leader discusses redevelopment with Hoover chamber
Hoover's economic developer, Greg Knighton, said a partnership with Main Street Alabama would be worth considering. Read more
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Hoover council extends tax abatement timeline for IberiaBank regional HQ
The bank's renovation of a 130,000-square-foot building in International Park is taking longer than anticipated. Read more
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Main Street Alabama President Mary Helmer to speak at Hoover chamber
Helmer is scheduled to speak at the chamber luncheon at the Hoover Country Club on June 20. Read more
Catering to kids, new salon makes haircuts fun
Taking a child for haircut can be a stressful experience for both the parent and the child. Vestavia Hills resident Todd Hengst is opening a new business to make things easier and to fill a void in the Birmingham area. Read more
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