Member Stories: Elisa Hawkins of Sales Shyft
Elisa Hawkins has over twenty successful years and extensive knowledge in business to business sales, sales leadership and account management. She recently founded Sales Shyft and began working from Forge! Sales Shyft provides comprehensive sales training and...
What Forge’s 2nd Birthday Means to Founder, Kim Lee
We make a big deal out of celebrating birthdays at our house. In our family, we celebrate not just the day but the whole month. During your birthday month you get a lot of very special privileges: sitting in the favorite seat at the dinner table, first to get...
Forge Turned 2 Years Old!
We combined our 2nd Birthday with Member Appreciation Week! Without our loyal members there would be no anniversary to celebrate. Food, drink, champagne and massages were all involved in the celebration. We planned something special for each day of the week to show...
7 reasons you need to know Rebecca Dobrinski, including FUNights Birmingham
Birmingham, meet Rebecca Dobrinski. For those of you who know her already, she needs no introduction. She’s making a big difference in Birmingham with Red Thread Consulting, FUNights Birmingham and Community Engagement Lunch & Learn at Forge. Plus, she has...
Community Connections: YouthServe
Thank you to everyone who attended our inaugural Community Connections with Jennifer Hatchett, Executive Director of YouthServe. Instead of a listening experience, Jennifer worked with attendees to help us experience what it is like to be in Camp. We completed...
Member Stories: Skip Vanderburg of Athenaeum Recovery
Our Forge members are innovative, forward thinking, and considerate of our Birmingham community. Skip Vanderburg is no exception. Athenaeum Recovery, Skip’s newest undertaking, is a platform that helps loved ones of those suffering from addiction navigate the path to...
Member Stories: Alex Brackett with Hole In The Wall
Homeowners and businesses often complain that a contractor has made a mess of their home or office and left them with a substandard repair. Hole In The Wall was created to fill this void! Hole In The Wall is a reliable drywall company dedicated to quick, clean, and...
Lincoln Theatre undergoes restoration in Bessemer. Learn about the revitalization of this “arts desert” and the women behind it.
Downtown Bessemer’s Lincoln Theatre is getting a facelift! Being restored to help revitalize the arts within the community, the Lincoln Theatre is a historic African American theatre in downtown Bessemer. Keep reading for more info on the project and the two inspiring...
Member Stories: Will Loper with Rouse Media
The Forge community strives because of all of our great members in a wide range of industries. Forge member Will Loper is a Forge member working with Rouse Media, a digital marketing agency. With so many similar companies in Birmingham, we wanted to find out what...
4 Reasons Why It’s Way Better to Book a Conference Room in a Coworking Space
Looking for a board meeting or offsite meeting for your group can be tricky. Most people will call a hotel to book a meeting room but there are several reasons why scheduling your meeting in a coworking space is much easier. Coworking spaces can usually accommodate a...
Need outdoor design inspo? Tips + tricks from John G. Wilson of Birmingham-based Golightly Landscape Architecture
Get to know John G. Wilson, a Forge member, Birmingham native and landscape architect with Golightly Landscape Architecture. See pictures of his gorgeous designs, and find out where the name Golightly comes from (*Spoiler Alert: It’s not Breakfast at Tiffany’s). Plus,...
Member Stories: Krystal Pino with Nomad Tax
One of the best things about Forge is the diversity in our community- so many different companies and career paths. Krystal Pino joined the Forge family a few months ago and she has such a unique story! Read more about her company and how it allows her to travel the...