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Lakeshore Foundation expanding its resources past Homewood
The Lakeshore Foundation has been helping people with disabilities since it was formed in 1984, but a renovation will help it extend its reach far beyond the city limits. Read more
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Hill Apartments transitioning to The Eastbury condos
According to Margie Ingram of Ingram & Associates, which is in charge of sales and marketing for The Eastbury, the development’s first phase opened this fall and consists of 66 units. Read more
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Bandit Patisserie opens in Homewood
Bandit specializes in pastries but also serves breakfast and lunch. Its pastry selection consists of items both savory and sweet, such as croissants, danishes and cookies. Read more
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Iron City Lash Bar opens in Homewood
The allure of long, full lashes cannot be denied, and Homewood’s Iron City Lash Bar is dedicated to providing that look to its patrons. Read more
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Trinity United Methodist Church sees construction progress
Trinity United Methodist Church at 1400 Oxmoor Road is well on its way to being an upgraded house of worship for the Homewood area. Read more
Nations Boutique finds new home in Homewood
The name Nations comes from Matthew 28:11, when Jesus said to make disciples of all nations. Muir-Taylor said she is also hoping that as the company grows, they represent different ministries in many nations. Read more
Photo by Jacob Cole
Medical pros speak at chamber luncheon
The Homewood Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon Oct. 15. Read more
Photo courtesy of Katie Cornutt.
Edgewood mom creates sweet business
Katie Cornutt had been making cinnamon rolls using her grandmother’s recipe for years and would bake a big batch every month to share extras with friends. Last December, one of her neighbors told her she should sell them. Read more
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Brookwood Village adds new tenants, eyes mixed-use future
The mall’s specialty leasing and marketing coordinator, Anne Stephens, said this variety is intentional as the mall looks to reinvent itself as a place for community gathering and entertainment, not just shopping. Read more
Photo courtesy of Rachel Barrett.
Clothing line ‘embraces the spirit of the South’
What do you get when you combine happy hues, sophisticated whimsy and a hint of nostalgia with children’s clothing? Praline — a city-Southern design that embraces the spirit of South while being versatile. Read more
Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
Adding the personal to personal shopping
Shea Davis Boutique, named after Stephanie Love's sons Bennett Davis, 12, and Robert Shea, 9, will aim to bring a personal, intimate shopping experience to Homewood. Read more
Photo by Bobby Mathews.
Savage’s Bakery celebrates 80 years in business
Ben Cook, 57, has worked at Savage’s for nearly 40 years. He came on board as a teenager and now makes the drive to 18th Street South in Homewood every day from Center Point. Read more
Photo courtesy of Till.
The changing face of farmers markets
Homewood offers new ways for people to pick up farm-grown food. Read more
Women in Business: Alison Grizzle - Clearview Strategy Partners
In 2016, Alison Grizzle founded Clearview Strategy Partners. Her mission: Read more
Women in Business: Julie Ivy White - Lucas & Associates Real Estate
To Julie Ivy White, each home is so much more than a roof and four walls. Read more
Women in Business: Dr. Nicole Massie, Dr. Paula Rookis & Dr. Ali Parden - UCA Women’s Center
Run by women, for women — that’s the new UCA Women’s Center, a unique urological approach to female health. Read more
Women in Business: Dr. Deborah Youhn, Dr. Rayna Dyck & Brittany Rigsby, Crnp - Skin Wellness Center of Alabama
The dermatologists at Skin Wellness Center of Alabama try to be a “one-stop shop” for all their patients’ medical and cosmetic skin care needs. Read more
Women in Business: Meredith Drennen - Homewood Chamber of Commerce
Most people spend their entire lives trying to find happiness and fulfillment in their work. This was not the case for the Homewood Chamber of Commerce director Meredith Drennen. Read more
Women in Business: Kelly Bates - State Farm
Part of life is dealing with unexpected events. Car accidents, medical emergencies and natural disasters happen. Kelly Bates State Farm is here to help get things back on track when they do. Read more
Women in Business: Dr. Saema Mirza, Dr. Anuradha Rao & Dr. Joyce Koppang - Cardiovascular Associates
At Cardiovascular Associates, your heart is their specialty. Read more
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