Small Business
Magic City Spotlight podcast
The City of Birmingham's RISE Program, which stands for Retention Incentives for Success and Expansion, establishes two funds with the purpose of providing resources for area businesses.
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Page Pals: A Community Response to Literacy
Magic City Spotlight podcast
We highlight the powerful collaboration between the City of Birmingham, Birmingham City Schools, and our vibrant community, united by a common mission: enhancing student reading proficiency.
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Financial Literacy
Magic City Spotlight podcast
A candid conversation and discover valuable insights as we discuss financial strategies within our city while providing practical advice on wealth building.
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What Will $50 Million Do for Smithfield
Magic City Spotlight podcast
Join our conversation with the visionaries behind Birmingham's $50 million effort in Historic Smithfield. Learn about their strategies, upcoming projects, and how they're collaboratively shaping the landscape of our neighborhoods.
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State of the City
Magic City Spotlight podcast
Kick off the new year with a special edition of Mayor Woodfin’s State of the City! Get a pulse on everything Birmingham. Mayor Woodfin will provide show listeners with insight into the city's plans, aspirations, and key initiatives for 2024.
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StrongHer (Part 2)
Magic City Spotlight podcast
Each March, the City of Birmingham publishes daily StrongHer profiles featuring under-recognized women who are leading our community. Join Mayor Woodfin and his friends as they celebrate five years of StrongHer and share stories of the women who inspire us. Guests: Chanda Temple, Senior Project Manager, City of Birmingham Mayor's Office Andrea Parker, StrongHer Honoree Parker is the president and CEO of Parker and Associations Investment Co. This new project is allowing Parker to stretch her wings as she focuses on developing underserved communities, by starting with Ensley. she...
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Financial Literacy
Magic City Spotlight podcast
Did anyone ever talk to you about money? Mayor Woodfin and leaders of the Birmingham Financial Freedom project will be discussing wealth building and what Birmingham youth and their families can do enjoy financial prosperity. Guests: Isaac Cooper, CEO, IMC Financial Samantha Williams, CEO, The Birmingham Promise Judy Wood, Wellness Coach, OperationHope
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StrongHer
Magic City Spotlight podcast
Each March, the City of Birmingham publishes daily StrongHer profiles featuring under-recognized women who are leading our community. Join Mayor Woodfin and his friends as they celebrate five years of StrongHer and share stories of the women who inspire us. Guests: Chanda Temple, Senior Project Manager, City of Birmingham Mayor's Office Jacqueline McKinney - StrongHer Candidate Retired dressmaker, housekeeper and caterer Jacqueline McKinney has taken it upon herself to pick up trash in her neighborhood after failing to get a larger dumpster for her Woodlawn apartment complex. Once she...
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Entrepreneurs
Magic City Spotlight podcast
Many of Birmingham's biggest innovations have come from entrepreneurs. They are our family members, they are our employers and they are investing in our neighborhoods in every corner of Birmingham. Meet today's leading entrepreneurs as they share their challenges, triumphs and advice. Guests: Kellie Clark, CEO of Appthink Shegun Otulana, founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs and CEO of Copysmith AI
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History In The Making
Magic City Spotlight podcast
Entrepreneur, mogul, teacher, marketer, broadcaster, owner, investor, survivor, philanthropist, husband, father, civil rights pioneer, son of Mattie C. At nearly 90-years-old, Dr. Stewart continues to share his voice, wisdom, and love with Birmingham. In an exclusive, one-on-one discussion, Dr. Stewart and Mayor Woodfin will discuss the history, present and future of the City of Birmingham as the city celebrates the 60th commemoration of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement. Guests: Dr. Shelley Stewart, Radio pioneer, civil-rights activist, business owner and author Uche Bean, Deputy Director,...
info_outlineBirmingham was forever changed by the courageous efforts of it's youth. Today, there are young people creating new movements in neighborhood revitalization, homelessness, and many other issues important to their generation.
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November Boler, student at Woodlawn High School participating in the Woodlawn Early College program, and the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association (WNA).