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Sam Chandler
SoHo Standard to open in early January
The sister restaurant of SoHo Social will be on the corner of 29th Avenue South and 19th Street South. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Homewood Bagel Company opens on Central Avenue
Homewood Bagel Company operated as a pop-up shop for the past few years but has recently taken up permanent residence at 2907 Central Ave. Read more
Photo by Jacob Cole.
Hero Doughnuts expands into larger space
Hero Doughnuts has opened a new, expanded area inside of the original doughnut shop in Homewood. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Susan Gordon Pottery opens in Homewood
In November, Gordon opened her first storefront in the building at 1910 28th Ave. S. There, she guides her team of employees as they produce and purvey the handmade pottery and jewelry that Gordon built her reputation on. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
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
Photo by Erin Nelson.
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
Photo by Erin Nelson.
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
Photo by Erin Nelson.
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
Photo by Erin Nelson.
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
Erin Nelson
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
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