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The key to making tough employee decisions
For business owners, some of the hardest decisions aren’t about strategy or the bottom line; they’re about people. So, when an employee makes a serious mistake, treating people fairly doesn’t always mean treating everyone exactly the same. Joining us on the latest episode of Business Trends Today...
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Fairfield leaders discuss C-PACE financing tool that could help businesses, proposed data center
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - Fairfield city leaders are looking into a new financing tool that could help business and property owners pay for upgrades on commercial buildings, including the proposed Patmos data center. The tool is called C-PACE, or Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy. Monday, the Fairfield City Council discussed...
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Water utility staff across Alabama gather in Birmingham for cybersecurity training
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are on the rise, and water utilities can be particularly vulnerable. Staff from dozens of water utilities across Alabama recently met in Birmingham for two days of training with cybersecurity experts. One expert who gave a presentation was Stephanie Watt, the Alabama coordinator for the U.S....
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Zozo's Kitchen Plans Hoover Expansion
Zozo's Kitchen is planning an expansion to Hoover's Riverchase area. Hunan Garden was a Riverchase-area staple for at least a decade. Zoe's Kitchen grew to more than 300 restaurants. Marky's Kitchen Joins the Zozo's Brand. Zozo's Kitchen launched on May 1, 2026, when its flagship store opened at 1830 29th...
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3 new businesses coming to Birmingham + 3 closures
It’s a new week in the Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a Yemeni coffee shop coming to Highway 280 to a local chef bringing Asian fusion to Cahaba Heights, here are three new businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, three local businesses were saying farewell to.
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Hoover businesses recognized at inaugural excellence awards
Hoover business leaders gathered at the Hoover Country Club to celebrate each other on Thursday, Oct. 15. The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the inaugural Hoover Business Excellence Awards to celebrate outstanding businesses and community leaders in a variety of categories and fields. On top of awards, the event served to provide networking opportunities and showcase the city’s business identity.
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The 120,000-Square-Foot Antique Mall In Alabama Where You Could Easily Spend An Entire Day
Nobody ever walked into Irondale Pickers planning to stay all day and then left early. That’s not how this place works, and once you step inside this 120,000-square-foot antique mall and indoor market in Irondale, Alabama, you’ll understand exactly why. The building that houses Irondale Pickers sits in...
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Birmingham Firm Buys Georgia Power Plant as State Braces for Energy Crunch
A Birmingham company has acquired a long-running power plant in Middle Georgia that supplies electricity to Georgia Power and steam to a nearby Frito-Lay factory. Harbert Management Corporation announced the purchase of Mid-Georgia Cogen, a dual-fuel, combined-cycle cogeneration facility in Kathleen, Georgia, just south of Warner Robins, with the deal paired to a freshly inked two-decade power contract set to begin in 2028.
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Proposed $20 residential permit fee sparks debate among Trussville City Council members
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBMA) — A proposal to add a $20 surcharge to residential permits in Trussville is drawing disagreement among City Council members over whether homeowners should help fund a program designed to train future construction workers. The proposed ordinance would add $20 to residential building, mechanical, plumbing and...
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Birmingham ranks among fastest U.S. metros for home purchases to pay off
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - New research from the online real estate marketplace Zillow ranks Birmingham among the fastest metro areas in the country for a home purchase to pay off compared to renting. According to data Zillow provided based on July 2026 figures, Birmingham has the fifth-fastest “breakeven” timeline for...
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Blush Salon reopens in Forest Park nearly a year after Five Points fire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Blush Salon celebrated a fresh start Sunday, cutting the ribbon on a new salon suite in the Forest Park neighborhood. The opening comes nearly a year after a fire destroyed the salon’s previous location. A fire weeks before the holidays. Weeks before the holidays last...