14 Secrets to Online Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Josh Rhodes has led many organizations but currently he is the CEO of Agent Leads. They generate leads for real estate agents and mortgage brokers. Josh is a founding Forge member and we asked him to share his online marketing tips at one of our past Lunch & Learn...
8 Best Places to Reserve Conference Rooms in Birmingham
Looking for a place to meet in Birmingham? Move your team to a conference room for your next off-site meeting. A change of scenery could help generate your next big idea. Maybe you need space for a board of directors or meet up group- look at this list we've compiled!...
9 ways STREAM Innovations is igniting the imaginations of young people in Fairfield and beyond
Bham Now recently wrote this story about Forge member Dr. Adrienne Starks of STREAM Innovations. Read on about the amazing work she is doing! You can’t spend any time with Dr. Adrienne Starks without realizing she’s on a mission....
The Rules of Social Media Are Ever Changing So Do You
One Degree MMM is a full-service marketing firm that provides marketing strategy, services, and coaching for businesses, brands, and organizations. Forge member Jacqueline Jones of One Degree MMM wrote this blog post that we loved so much we wanted to share it with...
Community Engagement: Jefferson County Memorial Project
Thank you to everyone who joined us last month for our Community Engagement Lunch & Learn with the Jefferson County Memorial Project. We had two very dynamic speakers – Abigail Schneider and Myeisha Hutchinson – visit us to discuss the JCMP and what the...
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...











