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Metro Roundup: It takes a Village
She started dedicating more time to the idea last year, and in June, Dawson launched her new company. Members have access to the events calendar and can join a private Facebook group where they can connect with other local moms. Read more
Metro Roundup: New biscuit eatery aims to be community hub
Troy Harrington, who manages the Homewood location, said the CEO likes to say Maple Street isn’t a restaurant — it’s a community store that sells food. Read more
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Area AMC theaters set to reopen later this month
The reopening of all locations is subject to the directives set forth by federal, state and local mandates. Reopening dates may change and will be updated if needed. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Magic City to host 2025 World Police and Fire Games
Events will be hosted at more than 35 venues around the city and will be free and open for all spectators. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Membership-based primary care comes to Homewood
His clinic uses a model that’s different from most other primary care services. Patients pay a monthly fee, just like a gym membership, and insurance is left out of the picture. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Farmers market picks up speed during pandemic
Not even a once-in-a-century pandemic can slowdown one of Alabama’s largest farmer’s markets. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Blueroot owner continues plans for opening pick-up window in Mountain Brook Village
At the pickup window, Ryan will sell her nutrient-dense salads, grain bowls, superfood snacks, breakfast bites, coffee and other drinks in a grab-and-go setting. Read more
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UAB Medical West plans new clinic in Trace Crossings
The hospital plans to have room for four medical providers there, including at least three primary care physicians, said Medical West CEO Keith Pennington. Read more
Urgent care orthopedic clinic opens in Trace Crossings
The full-service, walk-in clinic, called the OS1 Sports Injury Clinic, offers urgent care specifically for sports-related and orthopedic-related injuries ranging from fractures, dislocations, sprains and overuse injuries. Read more
Hitting the sweet spot
Cinnaholic, a gourmet cinnamon roll bakery, is moving in the former space held by Southern Spoiled Boutique next to Moe’s Southwest Grill. It will be the first franchise in the state. Read more
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COVID-19 fosters wave of business innovation, Back Forty Beer founder says
Jason Wilson, founder of Back Forty Beer Co., told the Hoover chamber there are some entrepreneurs likely to make a fortune due to innovation following the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more
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Montessori Kids Universe day care proposed for Alford Avenue
Jason and Kimberly McDougall are proposing to renovate the existing University of Tots day care at 1325 Alford Avenue and turn it into a Montessori Kids Universe day care. Read more
Rendering courtesy of Harbert Retail.
Metro Roundup: 2 developments coming to Cahaba Heights
Two new developments will soon be coming to Cahaba Heights: Parkside at Dolly Ridge and Cahaba Heights Corner. Read more
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Express MRI opens in Lee Branch shopping center
Express MRI developed its business model centered on low fixed costs since there is no excessive operating or overhead costs like most large hospitals or outpatient diagnostic centers. Read more
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Capstone Building Corp. finds new home in Meadow Brook
The company, which builds multifamily housing developments, has completed more than 111 projects in 22 states valued at more than $1.7 billion since 1997. Read more
Now covered by Blue Cross, nutrition business hopes to expand reach
The No. 1 goal of their company, called Cultivate Wellness, is to help people increase their energy for work and after-work activities. Read more
Itty Bitty Bakers: Hoover company teaches kids how to bake
Most of the classes cover how to make sweets, such as cupcakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, pies or scones. But the longer camps offer instruction for both sweet food and savory food. Read more
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Reopening Hoover: Businesses were eager to restart, but consumer caution, restrictions could prolong recovery
Even though most business doors are now open and credit card machines are beginning to chime, it could take a while for the economy to fully recover, business leaders say. Read more
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Riverchase Galleria reopens after more than a month closed due to COVID-19
About 25 of the store's 109 inline tenants were open as of May 5, and department stores are scheduled to open gradually. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Farmer’s markets up and running in Vestavia Hills
One of the signs of the coming summer season is the opening of farmer’s markets, and Vestavia Hills has several open for business. Read more
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