Forge’s First Week

Forge’s First Week

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The Forge Team survived (and thrived) in this first week of business!

We loved opening the doors for our founding members and celebrating this new adventure with everyone. As members continue to join our community, we are reminded of the wide variety of careers and companies in our workspace. From graphic design to marketing to podcasting, it’s truly fascinating to hear about everyone’s projects, industries and goals.

  

Tuesday night we celebrated with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony! And delicious snacks (from many of our friends in the food hall), drinks and the company of our Forge members and friends and family.

 

Can you believe these sugar cookies with the Forge logo painted on the icing? Great Lakes Bakes – they taste even better than they look. Y’all go look her up!

Delicious appetizers from Bitty’s Living Kitchen

And some treats from Fero

 

notice the tiny F’s on these chocolate covered strawberries

 

(Please don’t worry- the kids have apple juice)

Cheers to the first day of Forge!

We had to snap a picture of this group of people who had such a huge impact on the Forge space. Em Lee is the designer who spent countless hours making Forge beautiful. Ken McBride from KPS is the architect. Forrest Millsap and Garrett Millsap built our custom desk and raised countertops. Dorsey and Missy Cox built our sleek tables and chairs.

The Forge Team is so thankful for all of the love and support this week! We’ve loved giving tours and showing off the Forge space that we believe will greatly impact and grow the Birmingham community!

 

What is Forge?

What is Forge?

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Forge is Birmingham’s first locally owned professional coworking space, and starting in mid August, we will be open!  On the mezzanine level of the historic Pizitz building, which recently received a $70 million renovation, Forge overlooks The Pizitz Food Hall and The Louis bar on the interior, and 19th Street and 2nd Avenue North on the exterior.  Offerings include lite, part time, and full time memberships as well as dedicated desks and private offices.  Space is limited!  Book your tour today, here!

Elizabeth’s test

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We all need a pick-me-up every once in a while, whether it comes in the form of a compelling novel, a heartwarming self-help book, or a business book with a little inspiration. We collected some of the best business books according to our Forge members. Check out our list of the best business books below, complete with an opinion of why this book was chosen by each person!

  • Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
    • “Growing up a terrible student, this book gave me hope I could build a business!” – Sam Hill of Big Lead Gen. Inc.
  • Good to Great by Jim Collins
    • “One quote I’ve never forgotten from it is, ‘To go from good to great means transcending the curse of competence.’ This has been a core value in my professional life for the past two decades years, and the mission, vision and goals of our company are really built on the foundation of that premise.” – Jennifer Solt of 24 Communications
  • Weird in a World That’s Not by Jennifer Romolini
    • “This book had a huge impact on me as a reminder that you can stay true to yourself and when you’re with a company that wants to change you, you’re in the wrong place.” Rebecca Dobrinski
  • The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
    • “I think it’s fascinating to consider why people, and organizations, act the way they act.” – Donnie Garvich of Two Ravens