Business
“Shop Local! Shop Shelby!”
Photo Fun The community is rallying to support local businesses. Check out the #Shop Shelby County T-Shirt movement! The Shelby County Chamber in partnership with Turner Promotions, Brownstone Marketing Solutions, 58 INC have come together to support businesses throughout Shelby County. Visit www.roguegarments.com and click on the #ShopShelbyCounty tab to purchase a “#ShopShelbyCounty” t-shirt($25 each). …
The Federal Reserve’s Unprecedented Moves- What they are. How they help.
Money Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Vision Financial Group, Inc. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every state in America is under some sort of stay-at-home order. This unprecedented time has also led many businesses, large and small, to downsize or close up shop entirely. In response to the drastic impact that …
Your Virtual Guard Dog: Two-Factor Authentication
Business Today Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, sawyersolutionsllc.com “Beware of Dog.” That’s a slogan you might see posted on the front porch of homes designed to scare off looters and intruders. Two-factor authentication is not much different than that ominous sign, placed there to ward off criminals. Known as 2FA, two-factor authentication …
Top 5 Reasons To Invest In PVC Roofing
Our House Brought to you by: Community Partner Hinkle Roofing, www.HinkleRoofing.com If you want to keep your commercial property dry and damage-free all year round, make sure to keep the roof in tip-top shape. What if the system has suffered enough damage to prompt a replacement? Then, you should choose a durable and efficient material …
Become A Readers’ Choice Favorite!
Readers choose favorite in each category & each winner/business recognized as Readers’ Choice in print and online, www.BirminghamChristian.com! How Your Business Can Participate: Invest $899 or more in display advertising in Birmingham Christian Family magazine between now and the end of 2020 and your Guide Spotlight in the September digital and print Issue is free! Invest …
A Quiet Strength: Behind the Scenes of Chick-fil-A
Cover Story Truett Cathy founded one of the largest fast food restaurant chains in America, Chick-fil-A, in 1946. Do you recognize the name Jeannette M. Cathy? Wife to Truett Cathy, Jeannette played a very important role in Chick-fil-A’s success, albeit mostly behind the scenes. Trudy Cathy White watched her mother provide their family with a …
Meet the New Owners of Classic Iron Works: Ready to Help You Spruce Up Your Home
Faith at Work For 30 years Classic Iron Works has provided homeowners in Central Alabama with iron doors, railings, gates, accessories and more. Longtime owners John Gallagher and Bob Cooley served the community with great customer service and products from their showroom at 3724 1st Avenue North in Birmingham and in September of 2019, officially …
Empowered to Serve: Tom McLeod, McLeod Software
Faith at Work If you decide to travel the interstates of Alabama or across the country this holiday season, the chances are excellent that you will encounter an 18-wheeler stamped with the slogan “M-Powered by McLeod Software.” For nearly 35 years, the Birmingham based company has been serving the trucking industry and has established a …
4 Tips to Inventorying Your Possessions for Insurance Purposes
Money Matters Presented by: Vision Financial Group, www.vision-financialgroup.com It’s great to have insurance against damage and loss, but if you can’t show proof of your possessions, it may result in a protracted settlement process with your insurance company. Creating an inventory may take a bit of upfront work, but it can pay future benefits in …
4 Ways to Make a Roofing Project Less Disruptive for Tenants
Our House Brought to you by: Community Partner Hinkle Roofing, www.HinkleRoofing.com A roof replacement on a residential building means disruption to its occupants. Usually, building owners and tenants understand that roofing jobs are part of the structure’s upkeep and may cause some distractions. Here are four ways to make your project less disruptive to your …
