REV Birmingham

Happy Thanksgiving, yaysayers! On this special day, we’re extra grateful to live, work and play in our favorite place, the Magic City. ✨ What are you most thankful for in Birmingham?

Meet Jonathan! 👋 Jonathan is a Project Manager at REV with a special focus on all things related to walkability and public space. He originally came to REV as a part of the Zyp Bikeshare program almost a decade ago and has since worn many hats within the organization. Jonathan developed a love for downtown Birmingham in his teens and early twenties while attending UAB as an undergrad and playing music all over Birmingham’s South Side. Jonathan’s interest in urban planning and public space management blossomed during several tours of the East Coast of the U.S. where he observed a new city every day and started looking for the causes of their similarities and differences. While at UAB he began commuting to class by bike, and what began as a means of transportation has transformed into a 10 year hobby of amateur bike racing all over the U.S. When Jonathan isn’t working on one of his various projects downtown or in Woodlawn, he can probably be found riding his bike, playing music, or relaxing with his wife Sarah and their cat Donut.

Now is the time to level up your business and prepare for 2025. What better way to do that than refreshing your brand identity? Join REV’s business growth team on Tuesday, December 10, for an engaging workshop where attendees will dig into brand building, marketing strategy, tips, tricks and tools. Pre-registration is encouraged, so click the link below to grab your spot! https://lnkd.in/dqNGiig5

Here at REV, we love celebrating or team’s birthdays, and this month was extra special because we blew out the candles for REV’s birthday too!🥳

Congrats are in order for Birmingham Open for Business Grow Stage awardee Will Mason! Will is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Woodlawn Theatre, a newfound community pillar within the historic Woodlawn commercial district. During this time, Woodlawn Theatre has hosted more than 150 concerts and private events. Artists including David Wilcox, Bo Rinehart of NeedtoBreathe and Citizens have taken the theatre’s stage, and Birminghamians have also gathered to watch family movies and sporting events. Have you stopped by yet?

We asked, you answered! Subscribers to our newsletter recently shared their why’s behind calling BHM home. Swipe to see a few of their responses!

Did you know that small businesses go through varying stages of success? We have defined three of them to help business owners understand where they are on their journeys. Swipe to see the stages, then let us know where you are in the comments below. Be sure to contact our biz growth team for support as your business develops! 💪

A growing biz is a healthy biz! That's why success stories like Yolaine's excite and motivate our team to help businesses achieve their goals. If you haven't already, we encourage you to swing by her brick-and-mortar space in Five Points South to witness that growth for yourself!

Meet Connor, our Five Points South District Manager! Connor is a Birmingham transplant, originally hailing from Indiana and having attended Ball State University (go Cardinals!). Upon graduation, Connor moved to Birmingham to be closer to his family and spent his career working in advertising, where he successfully managed marketing projects and campaigns while cultivating strong client relationships. Now as the Five Points South District Manager with REV, Connor gets to build upon those same principles by listening, casting vision and taking action with the district’s business and property owners. By collaborating with the community, Connor envisions a vibrant Five Points South that continues to promote entertainment, walkability and diversity. Connor’s interests include all things related to urban planning and development, hanging out with his niece and nephew, cooking, reading, drinking coffee or beer, and petting some good dogs!

Princess Jennings, the Data Bounty Hunter and founder of Community Tracking Services, is a Birmingham Open for Business 2024 Grow Stage Awardee. After receiving her awarded funds, she invested in digital marketing to expand her reach and grow her online audience. We are so excited to see where she grows next!