Homewood Business Happenings
Now Open
Kanzi, a fair trade store specializing in handmade crafts, jewelry and accessories from artisans in East Africa, is now open at 2817 Central Ave. The company donates a percentage of its profits to educate at-risk children in the communities where their artisans live.
202-5667, kanzicraft.com
Bare Naked Noodles has opened its second Birmingham-area café at 2100B Southbridge Parkway, Suite 295.
837-7370, barenakednoodles.com
Relocations and Renovations
Jacqueline DeMarco, Ph.D., a registered psychologist offering individual and couples therapy to adults, is relocating her office from Office Park in Mountain Brook to Homewood, at 2917 Central Ave., Suite 305.
718-5433
News and Accomplishments
Once Upon a Time, 2900 18th St. S., was named an “Alabama Retailer of the Year” by the Alabama Retail Association and UAB Collat School of Business. The baby boutique was named the Gold Award Winner in the “Annual Sales Less Than $1 Million” category.
870-7776, onceuponatimebaby.com
Johnny Collins of Barber’s Dairy, 36 Barber Court, was named “Vendor of the Year” by the Alabama Grocers Association. Collins has worked with Barber’s for 21 years and has worked his way up from key account manager to general manager.
Anniversaries
Family Adoption Services, 2010 Lancaster Road, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
800-877-4177, familyadoptionservices.com
Wags ‘n Whiskers Comprehensive Pet Care, 2804 Crescent Ave., is celebrating its second anniversary this month.
902-9247, wagshomewood.com
The Korduroy Krocodile, 2912 Linden Ave., celebrated its 35th anniversary in November.
879-0030, korduroykrocodile.com