News Summary
Homewood is experiencing a wave of excitement as new businesses open their doors, marked by vibrant ribbon-cutting ceremonies. January and February 2025 brought the grand openings of several establishments, including Prime IV Hydration, Total Joint Physical Therapy, American Family Care, and Anne James Hair Company. The community is celebrating these additions with enthusiasm, as more businesses like CSpire and Han’ei Kaya Sushi Grill are set to join the local scene. The growth of both new and established businesses is boosting community spirit and providing residents with fresh options.
Homewood Welcomes Exciting New Businesses with Ribbon Cuttings and Joyful Celebrations
Homewood is buzzing with enthusiasm as new businesses continue to pop up and join the community! January and February 2025 have been particularly special, with a series of ribbon-cuttings marking the grand openings of several fantastic establishments. Residents and local business owners alike are uniting in celebration, bringing a refreshing vibe to the area.
Hydration and Health: Prime IV Hydration and Total Joint Physical Therapy Open Their Doors
Kickstarting the new year, Prime IV Hydration officially opened its doors on January 7, 2025. Located at 1831 28th Ave S, Suite 155, this trendy new spot is ready to keep the community hydrated and healthy. Just a day later, on January 8, Total Joint Physical Therapy celebrated its grand opening at 700-C Valley Ave. Both businesses hosted vibrant ribbon-cutting events with the Homewood Chamber of Commerce by their side, ensuring a warm welcome into the community for health enthusiasts.
American Family Care and Anne James Hair Company Join the Mix
The celebrations continued on January 15, when American Family Care opened its doors at 471 Greensprings Highway. With the promise of quality care, this facility is set to be a valuable resource for the community. A couple of days later, on January 17, Anne James Hair Company made a splash with their opening at 2902 18th Street South. This salon brings style and sophistication, making it an exciting addition to Homewood’s beauty landscape.
Looking Forward: CSpire and More Businesses Set to Open
As we move into February, Homewood residents can mark their calendars for February 20 when CSpire will celebrate its opening on the 6th Floor of the Synovus Building, 800 Shades Creek Parkway. This much-anticipated event promises to be a significant highlight for tech-savvy locals.
Food and Festivities on the Horizon
Food lovers have some delightful news as Han’ei Kaya Sushi Grill is set to open at 1017 Oxmoor Road. While no specific opening date has been announced just yet, the culinary excitement is already palpable! Meanwhile, the recently rebranded Baptist Health, formerly known as Brookwood Baptist Health, is ensuring continuous quality healthcare with its central Alabama hospitals, including the one at 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive.
Celebrating Longevity in the Community
Homewood is not just about new beginnings. Many local businesses are celebrating their milestones! SoHo Standard, located at the corner of 29th Avenue South and 19th Street South, is marking an incredible five years of serving the community. Just a little behind is The Valley Hotel, a Curio by Hilton, which is also celebrating its fourth anniversary with a host of special dining experiences and event spaces.
This February, history is made as Happy Catering celebrates an impressive 33 years in business, and Vlachos Orthodontics marks 28 years of helping the community achieve beautiful smiles. Even BOOST Kids, which previously called downtown Birmingham home, is proudly ringing in four years of operation right here in Homewood!
New Faces and New Ventures
The local real estate scene is getting a boost as Shannon Schneider and Angela Stevens join the RealtySouth office in Homewood as Realtors. In addition, Brandi Davis has received a well-deserved promotion to regional community manager overseeing four Burn Boot Camp locations in Birmingham.
Those looking for something unique can visit Mahogany House Candles, a new shop focusing on small luxuries, while North Homewood Pizza brings the flavor of Pittsburgh with its exciting new pizza offerings at 532 N. Homewood Avenue.
Looking Toward the Future
As we dive further into 2025, anticipation grows for the opening of Marano’s d’asporto, an Italian market and restaurant set to debut in Spring at The Edge in Homewood. Homewood is undeniably thriving, with both new and established businesses growing the community spirit.
It’s a fantastic time to be a part of Homewood, where every new opening fills the atmosphere with excitement and endless possibilities! So whether you’re stopping by a new restaurant or getting pampered at a new salon, there’s plenty of fun to look forward to in this vibrant town.
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- Wikipedia: Homewood, Alabama
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