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smarT skin

At Smart Skin Med Spa, we are known for our effective and affordable skin care as well as award-winning customer service. We believe at getting to the root of your concerns and using the best tools and treatments in our substantial and diverse resources to obtain fast results. We recognize that everyone is busy, so our treatments are tailored to that lifestyle. You can be in and out quickly while still receiving the best care, so that skin care does not become a casualty of your time-pressed days. Smart Skin offers everything from preventative and restorative anti-aging treatments to acne solutions as well as body tightening and cellulite treatments. Our ultrasound device developed for home use is receiving rave reviews from our clients and is very well priced, as are our signature products. Also, call to learn about our brand new IPL (intense pulsed light) machine with state of the art contact cooling for a more comfortable experience during and after your treatment. Smart Skin is located in Crestline Village, and we will be opening a second location in Homewood in March 2015.

smarT skin med spa | 32 church sTreeT, mounTain brook, al 35213 | 205.871-8707 www.smartskinmedspa.com www.smartskin-products.com

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cosmeTic denTisTry

Dr. Aaron Cook has wanted to be a dentist for a very long time. In the 9th grade at Berry High School he was voted “Most likely to become a dentist” by his classmates. Dr. Cook has taken this love of his profession to create a comfortable, fun, and relaxing atmosphere at his practice in Birmingham’s Southside. After graduating from Birmingham-Southern College and then UAB Dental School, Dr. Cook went on to complete additional training in Rochester, NY before teaching cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry to dental residents for several years. When his first child was born, his family returned home to Birmingham.

He purchased his current practice in 2013 and has spent the last year giving the entire office a complete makeover and technological upgrade. His goal is to provide highquality, gentle dentistry to his patients for a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles. Dr. Cook enjoys treating both adults and children.

Creating Beautiful, Healthy Smiles in Birmingham’s Southside

cook Family and cosmeTic denTisTry 2114 10th avenue south, Birmingham al 35205 205.326.6384 www.CookDMD.com

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Public and GovernmenTal relaTions “Typically, our clients are at Point A and want to go to Point B. We help them get there. Or, sometimes, they’re at Point A and will be taken to Point B, like it or not. Our job, then, is to make the journey less painful.”

Stephen E. Bradley, Principal Stephen Bradley & Associates is not an advertising agency’s afterthought. Nor is it a “touchy feely” marketing firm. It is the place knowledgeable clients go for help with tough issues that require public relations or governmental affairs expertise.

It is Alabama’s only firm that combines public and governmental relations under one roof.

sTePhen bradley & associaTes llc, birminGham • monTGomery 205.933.6676 | ebrad@bellsouth.net www.Pralabama.com

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Divorce anD Family law

The Rose Law Firm LLC has become the face of Family Law and Divorce in Birmingham by providing exceptional service to people struggling with family law issues. The firm has made it their sole mission to help families throughout the state with a wide range of family law issues such as divorce, custody, adoptions, asset division, and prenuptials to name a few. Certified Family Law Specialist Jennifer Rose and her award winning staff have developed a reputation of success and have a passion for assisting clients in saving or restoring the things they hold most dear by developing clear and effective legal strategies. Their passion for family law can be easily summed up in a matter of words by the slogan of the firm itself, “Family Law isn’t just SOMETHING we do, it’s the ONLY thing”.

Due to the popularity and success of the practice, they’ve recently acquired the historic former UAB Medical Alumni Building (pictured) in Southside to accommodate growth and to offer an even better location and facilities to their clients. They offer discrete and complementary initial consultations in their office and are available for consults by phone if desired

The rose law Firm llc | 811 20Th sTreeT souTh, Birmingham al 35242 | 205.323.1124 www.rosefamilylaw.com

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cRIMINaL DeFeNSe, heLP WITh The LaW WheN YoU NeeD IT The MoST Everyone counts, no matter what, no case is too small or too big, from traffic violations to federal crimes to capital murder charges. One of John Robbins’ clients said it best: “It’s like bringing a machine gun to a knife fight.” 28 years of courtroom experience and an exceptional knowledge of the law have resulted in hundreds of acquittals. John Robbins has successfully defended clients across Alabama and Georgia. A past president of the Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, he has handled numerous high profile cases and is a trusted, recognized name in criminal defense. John is AV-Rated TM and has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America®, as well as a Super Lawyer®.

RobbINS LaW FIRM | 1901 6Th aveNUe NoRTh, SUITe 3120 bIRMINghaM, aL 35203 | 205.320.5270

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The Jimmie Hale Mission serves three meals a day and provides overnight shelter. Last year the Mission provided well over 200,000 meals as well as more than 62,000 nights of shelter. However, the Mission does much more! “Sometimes,” Executive Director Tony Cooper shares, “a warm meal can lead to a changed life.”

Founded in 1944, the Mission now includes Shepura Men’s Center, Jessie’s Place for women and children, Royal Pines Recovery Center, Discovery Clubs in public schools, Mission Possible Bargain Centers (thrift stores), and Stewart Learning Centers for education remediation and career readiness. Since 2006, the Jimmie Hale Mission has helped more than a thousand men and women secure employment.

JiMMie hale MiSSion | P.o. Box 10472, BirMinghaM, al 35202 | 205.323.5878 jimmiehalemission.com | facebook.com/thejimmiehalemission | twitter @jimmiehale

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escape

The word Escape is defined as "to break free from confinement; to get free."

At Escape Day Spa we try to make that a reality.

We use a variety of spa treatments that calm, soothe, and heal. Our staff believes in offering luxury to those looking for their own private escapes, and seeks to create a deep sense of contentment and relaxation in each guest through our therapeutic treatments.

We want each person to not only have a unique experience, but truly use our day spa as their own personal escape – a place where you can rest, relax, and be at peace with the world.

Escape Day Spa Birmingham AL is a family-owned therapeutic day spa located in Homewood, Alabama. Created by Carrie Wheelock, a massage therapist, and Alicia Liddon, a skin care therapist, Escape offers a peaceful, relaxing retreat.

We want this to be your place to escape.

escape DaY spa | 100 BroaDwaY sTreeT, homewooD, aL 35209 205.414.6062 www.theplacetoescape.com

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The FinesT Men’s cloThing

Remon Danforah stands in the middle of his men’s clothing store at The Summit, surrounded by racks and shelves of the finest in clothing. The things that make a man stylish, that make him feel confident and comfortable, are found within this beautiful and well-stocked store. Remon had the vision and determination to create this oasis of style, and the hard work and determination to make the vision a reality.

Merchandise from the finest men’s clothing label—Hickey Freeman, Jack Victor, Barbour, Zanella, David Donahue, Martin Dingman, and Robert Talbott—make Remon’s the destination for fine men’s wear. More casual clothing from labels like Southern Tide, State Traditions, Southern Point, Peter Millar, St. Croix and Scott Barber are great choices for rounding out the wardrobe of the well-dressed man.

ReMon's cloThieR aT The suMMiT www.remonsclothier.com

| 123 suMMiT Blvd. BiRMinghaM, al 35243 | 205.977.5512

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Men's GrooMinG

Butler’s Grooming Club offers a full range of high quality men’s grooming products and services in a friendly, comfortable lounge atmosphere. Chris Butler, CEO and founder, and Karlos Dansby, President and co-founder, invite all men, regardless of age or style, to experience our club’s comprehensive menu of services, including haircuts and styling, hot lather shaves, hand and foot treatments, facials, massages, waxing, and shoe shines.

This year, Butler and Dansby launched Montez Renault, a new line of men’s grooming products available at Butler’s and other retailers at montezrenault.com. At Butler’s, we are committed to changing the way the Birmingham man approaches his grooming routine, ensuring that after each visit, he leaves looking and feeling like a gentleman.

BuTler’s GrooMinG cluB | The summit Birmingham, 129 summit Boulevard Vestavia hills, al | 205.298.8550 ext. 363 /www.butlersgrooming.com /www.montezrenault.com

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aSSeT ManageMenT

Asset management is more than just managing your investment portfolio. It’s an alignment of personal, emotional and financial decisions that allow you to take care of the important things in life - like family, school, community, your home, travel and other things you love. Advising on assets in excess of $1.8 Billion, our 30+ team members serve high net worth individuals, family offices, corporate retirement plans and institutions. And yes, we do love it when your plans are realized. Let’s thrive together.

Warren avereTT aSSeT ManageMenT 205.979.4100 | www.Waasset.com

| 2500 acTon rd, BirMinghaM, aL

Photo (l to r:) J. Samuel Fitch, CFP®; Melanie L. Nichols, CFA, CFP®; Justin T. Russell, CIMA; Steven C. Causey, CPA, AIF; Joshua L. Reidinger, CPA

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childcare

The faces greeting you each morning at Odyssey may belong to our administrative team, but it’s our teachers who make every day a rewarding experience for the children. And, nearly 50% of our teachers have been with us for 10+ years - so many that we couldn't fit them in this photo shoot! Our leadership is committed to creating a professional and fun work culture for teachers who love what they do, a nurturing environment for children who want to come to school, and peace of mind for parents who know that their children are loved and taught every day.

Since 1995, it has been our our personal goal to make a meaningful contribution to Birmingham childcare and to establish a legacy of dedicated teachers, happy children and satisfied customers.

odyssey early schools inverness campus | 205.991.0039 Trace crossings campus | 205.988.8829 www.odysseyearlyschool.com

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craFT Beer and craFT Food

With Birmingham’s largest covered patio, a newly renovated front bar, and a location in one of Birmingham’s oldest buildings, there’s no place quite like The J. Clyde. Birmingham natives, brother-sister duo, Jerry and Susan Hartley took their love for craft beer and craft food and opened The J. Clyde in 2007. It remains the best in town 7 years later. The original home of craft beer in Birmingham offers up some of the finest local ales and lagers, as well as a plethora of domestic and exotic international brews. With the leadership of Chef Charles Ryan Nichols, The J. Clyde’s pub and seasonal menus serve up the best local produce, meat, and grains around, and ensure each item has the perfect beer pairing. Come in today and see why The J. Clyde is the talk of the town for craft beer and craft food.

The J clyde | 1312 coBB lane, Birmingham, al 35205 | 205. 939.1312 www.jclyde.com

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Real esTaTe

When Fred Smith put together a team of Alabama Real Estate agents, he made sure that he only associated himself with the best in the business. With over 30 years of combined experience, the team has expertise in every area of greater Birmingham and its outlying communities. Ashley Lewis, Dawn Mead, Langston Hereford, Stephanie Knight and Jen Brown round out the team based in the Crestline branch of RealtySouth. Whether you are considering buying or selling, this group can guide you in the right direction.

The Fred Smith Group has an aggressive marketing plan that is unlike any other REALTOR速 in the area. After one meeting, they will have a plan laid out for you to show you exactly what steps will be taken to sell your home or property for the most amount of money in the least amount of time.

The FReD sMITh GRoUP | 205.368.228o | www.soldByFred.com

Team from Left to Right; Stephanie Knight, Dawn Mead, Ashley Lewis, Fred Smith, Langston Hereford, and Jen Brown

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emergency care

2015 will be a historical year for the Medical West Emergency Department Physicians. This spring, Medical West will open the state's first Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) on Highway 150 in Hoover. The ED Physician group will be expanding to cover both facilities as they continue to provide high quality health care without the long wait associated with traditional emergency rooms.

Best of all, they will serve their patients with the kindness and compassion they deserve. Physicians on the Medical West Emergency team include Bryan Balentine, MD; Conrad De Los Santos, MD; David Denney, MD; David Fuller, MD; Willie Gilford, MD; Kaira King, MD; Laine McDonald, MD and Shelly Weisenfeld, MD.

medical WesT emergency deparTmenT | 995 9th ave sW, Bessemer, al 35022 medical WesT Fed | 5300 medFord drive, hoover, al 35244 physician reFerral | 205.996.WesT (9378) www.medicalwesthospital.org Pictured: David Denney, MD; Laine McDonald, MD; Conrad De Los Santos; MD

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JusTice

The Legal Team of Farris Riley & Pitt One Team | One Goal There is no substitute for a great team. At Farris, Riley & Pitt, you’ll find a team with one mission: to help deliver justice to those who have been injured and wronged in an honest, fair and ethical way. Our team works together to build relationships with our clients and support the Birmingham community at large. Our combination of youth and experience provides for an innovative approach to securing results in a meaningful and efficient way.

Farris, riley & PiTT | 505 20th street North, suite 1700, Birmingham, al 35203 | 205.324.1212 www.DeliveringJustice.com

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Design/BuilD

Appleseed Workshop is proud to have led some of Birmingham’s most innovative construction projects over the last few years, including Bottle & Bone, Revelator Coffee, Paramount, and El Barrio Restaurante. Throughout our company’s history, we’ve been focused on designing and preserving both residential and commercial spaces with future generations in mind. No matter the material, we take great pride in building cool things in unexpected places. Led by Michael Gibson, Ben Strout and Jeremy McDermott, our talented team of architects, designers, craftsman and contractors thrive on perfecting every detail that makes a space livable, useful and enjoyable. We love this city. We take great pride in our downtown projects, as well as those in Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Homewood and beyond. And although our projects take us all over the country, our headquarters in downtown Birmingham is exactly where we want to be. As we kick off this new year, we’re ready for more opportunities that will allow us to show just how passionate (and capable) we are as we work with great clients to build a more exciting, more engaging, more beautiful Birmingham. Let’s build something great together.

appleseeD Workshop | 409 richarD arringTon Jr. BlvD. souTh, Birmingham, al 35233 www.appleseedworkshop.com

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healThy WeighT loss

Weigh to Wellness opened in June of 2014, in fulfillment of Leslie Ellison’s passion for treating patients quest of a healthier lifestyle. The weight management clinic has a dedicated staff with impeccable support equipped with the knowledge and tools available to achieve a life-changing experience. “We’re able to recognize many psychological and genetic factors which cause obesity, design processes specific to each person for optimized results, and fully immerse ourselves in your journey to well-being. I enjoy helping people live their best life,” Ellison said.

She’s acquired a wealth of experience with over 18 years in the industry while her partner, Dr. Timothy H. Real is board certified in obesity medicine. Being active members of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, Weigh to Wellness understands that what works for one patient may not work for another. Offering a customized approach with various options including nutritional guidance, protein supplements/meals, prescription medications, Lipotropic/B12 injections among other specialized items to help you on your journey.

Strictly devoted to bring out the best in you, they provide an exclusive lifetime maintenance program at no charge after patients reach their goal. Whether patients want to lose 10 pounds or 100, Ellison and Real not only strive in helping them reach their goals, but also inspire them to create permanent lifestyle changes.

Weigh To Wellness | 4704 cahaba RiveR Road suiTe a1, biRmingham, alabama 35243 205.994.2393 www.weightowellnessllc.com

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NaTural Faces Dr. Daniel Rousso

Natural appearances are Dr. Rousso’s specialty. Patients want to look and feel their best but worry that they may not look “natural”. Dr. Rousso’s philosophy is to achieve long lasting results without an “operated or windswept” appearance. Dr. Rousso is dedicated to providing the highest level of surgical expertise for his patients. Board Certifications include The American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. “Elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America® from 2005 to 2014”.

rousso Facial PlasTic surgery cliNic & aesTheTic medical sPa | 2700 hwy 280, sTe. 300 w. mouNTaiN Brook, al 35223 205.930.9595 www.drrousso.com

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New home SaleS ProFeSSioNalS

New homes are a dime a dozen. well, perhaps more than a dime. But the truth is undeniable. New homes can be found anywhere and everywhere. So what makes one community of new homes more alive than another? To take inspiration from John Donne: “No man is an island…..we are part of the main.” New homes that are truly alive are those that do not exist as islands in a sea of sameness, but instead live connected to an organic continent of a life-affirming diversity of people and architecture, activities and traditions. New homes that thrive have been planted in the fertile soil of authenticity, built in places where people can thrive. The communities we help create are always built around the idea that people thrive when they live in places where they can grow emotionally, physically, spiritually, intellectually and financially.

DaNiel homeS, llc / iNgram & aSSociaTeS, llc 205.871.5360

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Green BuildinG

Throughout his thirty year career, Mike Wedgworth has earned a reputation for building the finest quality custom homes and developing some of our area's most unique neighborhoods. Since 2007, Mike has taken a leadership role in bringing environmentally sustainable construction practices to Birmingham. "It's great to do this because it's the right thing to do for our environment," Mike says, "but it really pays off for our customers. They have a more comfortable and energy efficient home, and remarkably low utility bills." His current neighborhoods in Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills areas; Viridian, Glen Manor and Village Place, offer the latest in Eco-friendly technology. For more information, visit www.wedgworth.net.

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YoUR BIRMINGhaM coNcIeRGe The VaL GRoUP DeVaLeRIe haRRY WILLIaMs aND VaLeRIe coLLINs ThoMas The VAL Group provides comprehensive, professional concierge service to hospitals, corporations, government agencies and other businesses that need their visitations to Birmingham managed in a high quality, exemplary fashion. Our goal is to show its appeal to your potential new resident/recruit, business partner or dignitary from anywhere in the world.

Our expert team will create a customized itinerary to have the most dramatic effect based solely on the visitor’s needs. Since launching The VAL Group in 2014, founding partners Valerie Thomas and DeValerie Williams have a 100% recruiting success rate!! At every turn, we demonstrate Southern hospitality while offering OUR visitors the red-carpet treatment.

The VaL GRoUP | 205.873.3444 www.thevalgroup.org

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Banking IBERIABANK

As we continue to grow and expand in Birmingham, our strategy remains the same - provide solid, straightforward financial solutions in the best interest of our clients. Our business plans and decisions are made locally by our market leadership who have deep roots in Birmingham and know its industries and communities. At IBERIABANK, we have the resources of a large financial institution with the agility and personalized customer service of a smaller organization.

We offer comprehensive financial solutions in Retail, Small Business, Commercial, Private Banking, Mortgage, Treasury Management, Online Banking and Investment Services. Partner with a bank you can trust, with people who are committed to your success. Member FDIC.

iBeRiaBank | 2340 WoodcResT Place | BiRmingham, al 35209 | 205-803-5865 www.iberiabank.com

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moving you Forward

Passion, Poise and Professionalism. These descriptives make up the unique combination of traits that put the clients of KC Projects in the spotlight of their respective industries. Our expert team brings fresh perspective to each brand.

From a creative, out-of-the-box concept to its ultimate completion, our company takes a dignified approach in each step. KC Projects specializes in public relations, strategic planning, media relations, community outreach, branding and digital media development to highlight your company’s individual strengths. We take pride in Telling Your Story‌and Moving You Forward!

Kc ProjecTs | 500 oFFice ParK drive | Birmingham, aL 35223 www.kcprojects.net

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Insurance When You need IT MosT

In the aftermath of the tornadoes of April 2011, State Farm agent Thomas Waters realized within all of the sorrow and pain of those days why he became an insurance agent. When one his client’s houses became among the first to be rebuilt, he was even more certain.

Helping people through difficult, trying times is more than a job to Waters. It is a vocation. His goal is as clear as a beautiful day after a storm: To be known as the very best insurance agency with unparalleled client satisfaction, employee fulfillment and business performance, built on a commitment to outstanding sales and service, and above all, integrity.

ThoMas WaTers sTaTe FarM Insurance | 3103 Independence drIve, hoMeWood, aL 35209 | 205.879.1988 www.thomaswaters.com

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happiness

Quality fresh food with a presentation that exemplifies simple elegance‌ That's the magic of The Happy Catering Company.

Their reputation for corporate catering is second to none for mouth-watering breakfasts, brunches, lunches, board meetings, afternoon socials, company picnics, appreciation luncheons/ dinners, retirement parties, grand openings, and more! They can work with your budget and needs to customdesign a menu. Whether delivery only to full service "Black Tie" events, from small or large corporate meetings to sophisticated weddings and banquets, Happy Catering has over 22 years of experience‌ALWAYS A HAPPY ENDING!!!

happy caTering co. | 205.251.8925 www.happycatering.neT

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wealTh managemenT

Financial planning isn’t just about the numbers; it’s about the relationships. Dependable, ethical, purposeful and committed are the cornerstones that drive Kelley & Mullis Wealth Management.

Founded over 25 years ago on these principles, their primary focus is on their clients, with a desire to provide personalized service to fit each individual’s financial needs. Michael Mullis and his team guide their clients through all aspects of planning for the future while acting as financial gatekeepers formulating strategies to prepare for retirement.

Melissa Brown, Chris Hussar, Michael Mullis, Cindy Irwin, Laura Southeard, Steve Fahy

Kelley & mullis wealTh managemenT | 2008 sTonegaTe Trail, suiTe 112 Birmingham, al 35242 | 205.733.8006 www.kmwealthemanagement.com

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consTrucTion

L’Tryce Slade always wanted to be a woman who owned her own business and had a hands-on role in it. That's why you might catch her on a construction site with her sleeves rolled up. She's the woman behind Slade, an eco-friendly construction firm that strives to provide sustainable solutions to its clients. Slade has a multi-disciplined team of general contracting professionals, environmental professionals, urban planners, and geotechnical consultants. Slade’s geotechnical consultant work can be seen in progress at The Negro Southern League Museum. Slade is thankful to its community for allowing the firm to be active in commercial, recreational, hospitals, laboratories, schools, airport, hotels, entertainment, and residential projects.

slade | 1500 FirsT avenue norTh, uniT 54, Birmingham, al 35203 | www.sladellc.com facebook.com/pages/slade-land-use-environmentaland-Transportation-Planning-llc/

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revoluTionary hair resToraTion

Hair restoration was forever changed when Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. introduced Birmingham Neograft and it's technology to Alabama four years ago. This method of hair replacement eliminates the surgical removal of a strip of scalp to obtain the hair to transplant into balding areas. As a result there is no permanent scar, post procedure pain, and no sutures. Men and women have been enjoying great results with Birmingham Neograft and have been returning to routine activities within 48 hours.

“We have been so successful with this that others have now brought this technology into their practices ... I guess imitation is the greatest form of flattery! We will always be Alabama’s first and most experienced with Neograft and I will continue to enhance and innovate this practice. Recently the addition of the Sunetics G laser and state of the art computer hair analysis will help my patients get better and better results. Soon I will be introducing the Alabama Hair Restoration Center which will further revolutionize how we perform hair restoration.”

Michael s. BeckensTein, MD, Facs, PlasTic surgery, BirMinghaM neograFT 800 sainT vincenTs Drive #610, BirMinghaM, al 35205

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residenTial real esTaTe

LAH Real Estate is Birmingham’s largest locally owned real estate company. LAH prides itself on an intimate knowledge of the markets it serves, Birmingham and NW Florida’s Emerald Coast. LAH is blessed with honest, reputable agents and is committed to client service. After 23 years of excellence, LAH continues to proudly serve its clients and looks forward to many more years as a trusted, local real estate adviser.

lah real esTaTe www.lahrealestate.com

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an advocaTe

Ty Brown is a natural in the courtroom. He sure proved that this year when he tried a wrongful death case and the jury returned a multi-million dollar verdict in his client’s favor. Growing up in a family of lawyers, Ty was more than ready to put his skills and talents to work for those who have been injured or taken advantage of. His colleagues at the law firm of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan have nicknamed him “Bulldog” because he is so dogged and determined in his pursuit of justice. Ty is one of twelve lawyers at Marsh, Rickard & Bryan who handle catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases and business litigation.

Marsh, rickard & Bryan www.mrblaw.com

| 205.879.1981

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GynecoloGical SurGery Franรงois M. Blaudeau, MD, JD, FCLM

Surgeon, Innovator, Educator, and Patient Advocate.

A nationally respected leader in minimally invasive gynecological surgery, Dr. Franรงois Blaudeau has developed technology and techniques used by surgeons all over the world. Dr. Franรงois Blaudeau is a recognized leader in minimally invasive surgery including Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (LESS) surgery, allowing a hysterectomy to be performed through a single, small umbilical incision. Dr. Franรงois Blaudeau also performs microscopic tubal reversal surgery, advanced infertility surgery, pelvic floor surgery, and advanced stage endometriosis surgery.

Center for AdvAnCed GyneColoGiCAl SurGery 3401 independenCe drive, Suite 221, BirminGhAm, Al 35209 205.930.0080 www. gynesurgery.com

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healThcare liTiGaTion Franรงois M. Blaudeau, Esquire

Dr. Franรงois Blaudeau has led national litigation on robotic surgery and morcellator surgery. Dr. Blaudeau formed the Southern Institute for Medical & Legal Affairs to help represent clients injured by the healthcare system, taking on cases of wrongful death, medical device product liability, traumatic brain injury, medical negligence, and complex business litigation. Dr. Blaudeau has been of counsel with the prestigious trial firm of Riley Jackson, P.C., for the past fifteen years; and is now of counsel with the national firm of Heninger Garrison Davis working on medical device, pharma, and mass torts litigation. The Institute is housed at the historic Heninger Garrison Davis office on 1st Ave North.

Southern inStitute for mediCAl & leGAl AffAirS 2224 1St Avenue north, BirminGhAm, AlABAmA 35203 205.547.5525 www.southernmedlaw.com No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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Dog Daycare anD BoarDing

Jimmy and Sue Johnson are the owners of Dog Days of Birmingham, a full service dog care facility. They offer daycare, boarding, grooming, training and a retail store. Dogs attending daycare are assigned a regular classroom with their own human to play with and who takes care of them. Most of the regulars have best dog buddies that they hang out on the playground with! One of the most unique features of Dog Days is that the owners live on site in their own special loft. If they have to go out of town a staff member is paid to sleep at the facility. The boarding dogs are never alone overnight.

LaDale Kennedy is Director of Training and has been training dogs for over 30 years and the Head Groomer is Melissa Norman who has over 5 years of grooming experience. For the Johnsons, Dog Days is a venture of love for dogs and a way of life. Jimmy serves on the Board of Directors for Hand-in-Paw and both of the Johnsons are active is several charities benefitting dog rescue. Dog Days of Birmingham’s motto is, “It’s ALL about the dogs!”

For additional information, reviews, video or applications please visit www.dogdaysofbirmingham.com

Dog Days oF Birmingham

| 112 18Th sT n, Birmingham, aL 35203

205.458.9364

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Financial Planning

Southeastern Financial group helps smart people make smart decisions with their money. our clients think carefully about the future and make life decisions with intent and insight. at Southeastern Financial group, collaborate with clients to build a strategy that helps them live their dreams and accomplish their goals. our unique process, The lifestyle Protection experience, helps clients feel smart, prudent and secure. our relationships are built on trust and a clear direction to success. Risks are minimized. opportunities maximized. and strengths capitalized on. That is the Southeastern Financial group path to financial security.

SouTheaSTeRn Financial gRouP | 2151 highland avenue SouTh #100, BiRmingham, al 35205 | 205.533.9452 www.esoutheastern.com

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gaming exciTemenT

From the well-appointed hotel to the elegant shark tank at the heart of Center Bar, General Manager Cody Williamson and his team have crafted an exciting gaming experience like no other at Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka. Overlooking the picturesque Coosa River, this tremendous property boasts an 85,000-square-foot gaming floor featuring some of today’s most popular games and 283 luxurious hotel rooms. Guests can enjoy a variety of high-quality dining options like the upscale fare and gourmet offerings at FIRE Steakhouse, plus the extensive international selections at Buffet. But the nightlife doesn’t end with dinner. The Wind Creek Wetumpka Entertainment Center regularly hosts concerts by some of today’s most renowned national acts and Center Bar features performances by some of the finest local musicians and entertainers. So the next time you’re wondering what you’ll do with your weekend, stop by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka and find your winning moment.

wind creek casino & hoTel weTumpka windcreekwetumpka.com

| 100 river oaks dr., weTumpka, al 36092 | 1-866-wind-360

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a GRaND VIeW oF LIFe

Our mission is to help businesses and families pursue all their dreams and financial goals while passing on their true wealth of values, intellect, work ethic and faith to the generations that follow.

GrandView is a full-service financial firm with CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals dedicated to help our clients build wealth and protect their hard-earned assets. We take a grand view of our clients’ life and offer customized financial planning and recommend only those products and services that can be tailored to suit their unique needs and goals. Working as a team, we develop a strategic plan to guide them in accomplishing both of these.

GRaNDVIeW FINaNcIaL GRoup, LLc | TWo peRImeTeR paRk S. STe. 310e BIRmINGham, aL 35243 | 205.262.1120 www.grandviewfinancialgroup.com

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Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Grandview Financial Group is independent of Cetera

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Your FavoriTe Neighborhood SporTS grill

BAM Sports Grill is a perfect gathering place for friends and family, an oasis of sports, fun and good times in the heart of the Cahaba Heights neighborhood of Vestavia Hills. The food is prepared in timehonored “old school” fashion with burgers, chicken and Tex-Mex favorites cooked over a wood-burning, hickory grill. From soups and salads to wraps, quesadillas, tacos, gigantic chicken wings and the biggest chicken fried steaks in town--not to mention sports on giant TVs—BAM has family fun on the menu.

baM SporTS grill | 3144 heighTS village, veSTavia, al 35243 | 205.970.2300 www. bamsportsgrill.com

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Fashion

The Clothes Tree by Deborah celebrates fifty years of dressing the women of Alabama, and eighteen years of dressing Miss Alabama. Deborah's grandmother, Dulcie Roberts, started the upscale boutique with customer service as the foundation for its success. Twenty years ago, Deborah adopted the family business and moved the store to its current location on Old Rocky Ridge Road. Along with her daughter Tori, she continues to focus on quality, fit, fashion, and fun! "We want to help create a wardrobe that caters to every aspect of your life."

Deborah, Tori, and their team of fashion consultants (including Deborah's mother Ruth, daughter-in-law Mandy, Alex, Britni, Chandler, Dianne, Ellen, and Nancy) work to make your shopping experience a positive one! Not only does The Clothes Tree offer casual merchandise and accessories, but they specialize in formal wear including: pageant, mother of the wedding party, bridesmaids, and prom gowns, ranging in sizes from zero to twenty-six and include petite and plus size. They have hundreds of dresses available on the floor, and thousands ready for immediate delivery, with the exception of the bridesmaid dresses which require a four to nine week window for delivery. Visit our website, www.theclothestreebydeborah.com, for a taste of what we have to offer!

The cloThes Tree by deborah | 2880 old rocky ridge road, birmingham al 35243 205.822.1092 www.theclothestreebydeborah.com

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Pure Barre

Danielle Davis and Lindsay Lancaster Pure Barre Birmingham grew out of the passion and prayers of two best friends devoted to helping women feel beautiful in their own skin.

Pure Barre is an overflow of their desire to inspire confidence and inner strength in women everywhere. They are able to relate to the common struggles women experience about female identity, body image and more. As we grow, our passions evolve and expand, and Pure Barre is an excellent venue to share those aspirations and discover the many ways women can encourage each other to be confident and vibrant every day.

Pure Barre | 2826 18Th STreeT SouTh Birmingham, aL 35209 | 205.870.7279 www.purebarre.com/aL-birmingham-homewood/

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MulTi-FaMily housing

A leader in the investment and development of multifamily investment properties, Dobbins Group strives to enhance the communities where the firm invests while providing profitable opportunities for their partners. Targeting exceptionally designed, conveniently located and professionally managed multi-family homes, the firm currently has over $100 million of properties under development. Here, the firm’s executives are pictured at The Moretti in downtown Homewood which Dobbins Group successfully completed in May 2014 offering luxury amenities in a centralized locale.

The Dobbins group | 500 oFFice park Drive MounTain brook, al 35223 | (205) 503-4000 www. dobbinsgroup.net

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MeDIaTIoN aND aRBITRaTIoN

ART HANES, ADR COUNSEL; MARTY VAN TASSEL, MEDIATOR; ROD MAX, PRINCIPAL; BRAD WASH, SHAREHOLDER; AND MIKE WALLS, PRINCIPAL Upchurch Watson White & Max is the leading alternative dispute resolution firm in the Southeast, with eight offices in Alabama and Florida. Guided by Rodney A. Max and Michael B. Walls, the experienced Birmingham team that includes Brad Wash, Arthur J. Hanes Jr. and George M. “Marty” Van Tassel assists law firms and their clients in every phase of dispute resolution, settling major litigation in the state of Alabama and nationwide. Since 1988, four years before Alabama’s Civil Court Mediation Rules were established, our neutrals have resolved significant disputes not only within this state, but also in 31 others and the District of Columbia. Our Alabama mediators are all state Supreme Court certified and all members of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Our team members are regular fixtures when annual honors such as Alabama’s Best Lawyers, Birmingham Magazine’s Top Attorneys and Super Lawyers are announced, and we are proud to serve the bench, bar and community with distinction in 2015 and beyond.

UPchURch WaTSoN WhITe & MaX | 2000a SoUThBRIDGe PaRKWaY, SUITe 400, BIRMINGhaM, aL | 205.933.9033 www.uww-adr.com

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BeauTiFul SmileS J. Paul Koch, D.m.D.

As far back as he can remember, Dr. Koch (pronounced “Cook”) wanted to be a dentist, in fact, he never entertained a Plan “B”. His maternal grandfather was an artist, and his paternal grandfather was a dental lab technician. So, it is no surprise that the art and science of dentistry appeal to the sculptor and the biologist within him. The thought of helping people go through the journey to discover their own beauty, through dental procedures, has always had a very strong appeal.

Since the development of dental implants, porcelain veneers, and sedation, the vehicles of that journey are better than ever! Dr. Koch’s practice is located in the Crescent Building on Highland Avenue.

Koch aSTheTic DenTiSTry i2311 highlanD avenue SouTh, SuiTe 323 Birmingham | 205.933.0323 www.Kochaesthetics.com

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cusTom Web Design

We’re a boutique marketing agency focusing on branding & design. Solamar Agency, founded by Chelsea Berler, is a full-service marketing agency that helps businesses connect and engage with their customers at every turn.

With a team of high-level designers and marketing experts, we develop dynamic brands and compelling strategies to attract and delight your customers..

soLamaR agencY | www.solamaragency.com

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new beginnings

Lisa woods opened her practice of law in homewood 23 years ago. she is proud to say that her practice has always served clients from all walks of life, with a concentration in large asset divorce and matrimonial cases and litigation.

Lisa has more than 25 years’ experience practicing law. while she is an assertive and confident litigator, she is also a trained mediator. she understands the benefit of successfully resolving cases through alternative dispute resolution and settlement, as well as the benefit of aggressively litigating those cases that must be tried in court.

Lisa’s practice takes her to various venues throughout the state of alabama, including Jefferson, shelby and Tuscaloosa counties. she is a Fellow in the international academy of Matrimonial Lawyers®, and she has been selected by her peers to be included in the best Lawyers in america® for five consecutive years. her business is the practice of law, and her passion is helping navigate her clients through the difficulty of divorce and divorce related conflicts to brighter days and new beginnings

Lisa L. woods aTTorney aT Law birMinghaM, aLabaMa 35209 205.870.8776

| 1746 oxMoor road

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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BIRTh DeSIGN

The delivery of maternity services has transformed through St. Vincent's new approach to care for expectant moms, Monogram Maternity. As the name implies, Monogram Maternity at St. Vincent’s Birmingham and St. Vincent’s East is “designed” to deliver a birth experience unique to each mom, just like your monogram. Empowering moms to make decisions about their birth experience, St. Vincent’s birth designers are a key “face” of this new offering. Whether it’s meeting one-on-one with moms to customize their birth wishes, introducing them to the birth experience room, offering lactation support, or connecting them with prenatal classes, our birth designers are supporting moms every baby step of the way. Learn more at stvhs.com/ MonogramMaternity.

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Birmingham's 3rd generaTion Jewelers

For over 90 years, Levy’s Fine Jewelry’s motto has been “It’s like having a relative in the jewelry business.” They truly feel like each customer is an extended part of their family and make sure they leave excited about their visit, anticipating the next. Established in 1922, Joe Denaburg helped the growing community any way he could. It was Joe who instilled on his children and grandchildren the importance of customer service and building relationships. Now his grandsons Jared Nadler and Todd Denaburg, the third generation, are doing the same.

While Downtown Birmingham continues to grow, so does Levy’s. They appraise, sell and buy antique, vintage and modern jewelry. Levy’s has become one of the largest dealers of Estate and Antique jewelry in the South East. The inventory is full of one of kind jewelry, which guarantees that you will have a truly unique piece. Levy’s likes to think that each of our customers are one of a kind too. Everyone’s wants or needs are different and we do our best to accommodate each and every one. So come down to Levy’s and see why we say “It’s like having a relative in the jewelry business.”

levy's Fine Jewelry | downTown Birmingham | 205.251.3381 www.levysfinejewlelry.com

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Technology

When it comes to managing your office technology, you need a partner that understands your business and has a proven track record of technology expertise and responsive support. That is exactly what you get when you choose Business electronics as your one source technology support partner.

Beyond the office equipment that they expertly sell and service, Business electronics has developed a complete outsourced IT division that offers businesses a way to boost productivity, reduce costs, maximize device uptime and give you the confidence of knowing your data is protected. Whether you are looking for tools to optimize your network, backup your data, upgrade your phone system, or ensure your printing and network devices are always operating at peak efficiency, Business electronics has a solution for you. Pictured is Business electronics President Terry chapman.

BusIness elecTronIcs | 219 oxmoor cIrcle, homeWood, al 35209 www.businesselectronics.com

| 205.942.6007

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VeTerinary Medicine

Grants Mill Animal Hospital opened its doors in the spring of 2014 with an office located in Irondale. From the very beginning, our priority has been to provide our patients and their people with the very best veterinary care available in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

From routine wellness care, such as boarding and grooming, to advanced diagnostics and treatments for your loved ones, Dr. Lindsey Petras and her knowledgeable and compassionate staff are pleased to meet all of your veterinary needs.

Personalized treatment is the cornerstone of care at Grants Mill Animal Hospital; with proximity to Mountain Brook, Crestwood, Red Mountain, and East Birmingham, we provide animal care to pets across Birmingham. From wellness programs tailored to the age, breed, lifestyle, and personality of your pet, our commitment to our patients and their owners is incomparable.

granT's Mill aniMal hospiTal 5431 Beacon dr, irondale, al 35210 | 205.933.0515 www.grantsmillanimalhospital.com

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Jenn Sides has been changing the paradigm in cosmeceuticals for more than twenty-five years and through her company, Teach Me Beauty®, for over ten years. She said that her “passion and mission in life is making people feel better about themselves by raising their self-esteem." She founded the TMB Skin Clinic™ as an educational facility staffed by medical doctors and caring professionals, whose focus is to Reveal the Simple Beauty in You™. The clinic has over a decade of success in the community, which she attributes to a strong team that’s diverse in talent and expertise. As Sides puts it, “Beautiful Skin is our Business™” and her clinic is staffed by real people who truly care about doing the right thing for patients. TMB has a long history

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of empowering women by providing an education that gives them stronger confidence in their lifestyle. The difference TMB Skin Clinic™ makes “is in the results patients see,” says Liz Duvall, TMB’s Operation Manager. The clinic’s patients come from all walks of life and consistently return because they’re prescribed an affordable but personalized plan combining the latest in technology and treatments. Jenn says that her motto is “Educate, Simplify, Reveal™” and her team is passionate about creating a higher quality of life as the evolution of cosmeceuticals continues to expand because everyone deserves to feel beautiful.

TMB Skin clinic® | 3419 colonnade Pkwy, SuiTe 1000 | BirMinghaM, al 35243 | 205.930.1650 www.tmbskinclinic.com

Liz Duvall and Mitchel S. Touger, M.D.

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The FuTure oF PrinTing

American Printing is celebrating its second century in business by revolutionizing the whole notion of just what a printer can be. With one of the largest printing plants in Alabama, filled with the latest in conventional, digital and wide-format printing and binding equipment, American creates extraordinary printed magazines, brochures, catalogs, and variable data direct mail marketing—all overseen with a hawkish attention to detail and a quick and polished customer service responsiveness. Beyond the printed page, American is on the leading edge of cross-media marketing, developing multi-channel marketing materials that effectively reach across new and old media boundaries through variable data printing, email marketing, closed-loop data acquisition, text and mobile campaigns, social media outreach and web site development.

american PrinTing | 428 industrial Lane, Birmingham, aL 35211 | 205-942-3930 www.americanprintingco.net

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Marc Passman, M.D. Dr. Passman, a nationally recognized leader in venous disease, is a board-certified vascular surgeon at UAB and director of the UAB Vein Program and UAB Vein Clinic, central Alabama’s premier comprehensive vein center. The clinic, conveniently located at UAB HospitalHighlands, offers state-of-the-art cosmetic, minimally-invasive, and surgical treatments by vascular specialists and medical experts who are specialty trained in vein disease.

Whether you are looking for treatment for spider and varicose veins or a more complex vein problem, Dr. Passman and the Vein Clinic team offer comprehensive evaluation, specialized treatment, and compassionate care for the health of your veins.

UaB VeIN clINIc | 800.UaB.8816 (800.822.8816) www.uabmedicine.org/vein

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SmarT markeTing

Smart marketing is about results—telling a story, connecting with your audience and converting interest into leads and sales. We start with data and craft a targeted message based on information about your prospects and customers. Our clients represent a wide range of small businesses and industries including nonprofits, churches and medical professionals.

We would be excited to partner with your business to implement a smart, data-driven marketing campaign utilizing both web and print that is focused on one thing: results.

Pageone markeTing | 1314 cobb Lane, Birmingham, aL 35205 205.218.8591 www.pageonemarketing.com

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SeRVIce

Faces you will recognize, service you will appreciate. Our team of experienced bankers go to great lengths to provide you with customized service for every step of your banking journey. Understanding your specific banking needs allows us to provide you with the best strategic solutions and most memorable customer experience. Our name is our mission at ServisFirst Bank and our top priority is YOU.

SeRVISFIRST Bank | 850 ShadeS cReek PaRkway, SuITe 200 BIRmIngham, aL | 205.949.0302 www.ServisFirstBank.com

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NaTurally healThy liviNg

The Pantry by Stone Hollow Farmstead is an outpost for the Stone’s farm located in Harpersville, AL. It offers a organic juice bar, clean eating café menu for breakfast and lunch and features a food boutique like no other. Gifts from the pantry are presented in beautiful wooden cheese boxes and are the buzz around town this holiday season!

Alexandra Stone is at the helm of The Pantry, while her mother Deborah Stone operates the farm and goat dairy. The pantry is located in Crestline village and showcases the farms numerous canned goods such as jams, jellies, preserves, and delicious dairy products such as cheese, yogurt and gelatos.

The produce for the juices are grown on the farm sustainably or purchased from an organic supplier. The Pantry menu features daily soups, farm fresh salads, and the farm fresh cheesecake bouchons. Alexandra embraces her Southern roots but adds a dash of European flair, visually evident once you step inside The Pantry. Stop by and learn how to implement juicing and clean eating into your everyday life without making it complicated. Join the farmstead CSA program and enjoy a weekly produce box, grab a farm fresh lunch, or order a grazing board filled with artisan cheeses and accompaniments, beautifully paired by the Pantry’s resident cheese monger. Need a quiet place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning while you catch up on emails? The Pantry offers a comfort that feels like home. It’s the best-kept secret in town.

The PaNTry (iN cresTliNe village) | 17 DexTer aveNue, BirmiNgham al 35213 | 205.803.3585 | www.stonehollowfarmstead.com

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condo Living

Misty Joseph is the number one condominium salesperson in Birmingham for 2014, and she is known across the city for her specialty in condo living. Finding your new or second home should be an enjoyable experience; as a Birmingham native with roots in the real estate industry, Misty promises to find the best options for you. Knowing you and your home is part of the selling process, too.

Putting your house or condo on the market is not just a listing— Misty feels you deserve the best market price. Assessing your home, staging it, and addressing any potential issues before they become problems are a part of Misty’s process. Whether selling your home or buying a new condo, Misty promises to be your biggest real estate advocate.

MisTy Joseph | 205.807.2090 www.MistyJoseph.com

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culinary Businesses aT cheF's Workshop

Four private shared commercial kitchens in one building on Lorna Road have become "home" for impassioned chefs, cooks, and caterers, Linda Croley, April and Lacy McClung, Ivory LeShore and Bryon Rickard. Chef's Workshop has provided them the opportunity to start or expand their businesses in a legitimate certified facility, with minimal risk, cost, and hassle.

linda croleyBare naked noodles Small batch artisan pasta company using local ingredients to create fresh ravioli, sauces and gluten free noodles.

Barenakednoodles.neT (205) 305-2715 april & lacy mcclung, Jr.emily's heirloom pound cakes Pound cake - so light and moist that it brings back precious memories of a simpler time. facebook.com/Emily's Heirloom Pound Cakes

emilysheirloompoundcakes.com (205) 937-7392

ivory leshore lllivory leshore's gourmeT Bread pudding and cheesecakes Gourmet bread puddings and cheesecakes with flavors like white chocolate bread pudding, sweet potato w/ white chocolate mousse cheesecake and red velevet cheesecake.

FaceBook: ivory leshore's gourmeT Bread pudding and cheesecakes (205) 218-2057 Bryon rickard, cheFBryon rickard caTering Creativemenus, exceptional service for weddings, parties and events!

rickardcaTering.com (205) 410-6380 cheF's Workshop | 3439 lorna lane | Birmingham, al 35216 | 205.541.6329 www.chefsworkshop.com Bob lepley (not pictured)

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Kerry and Carol Adkins, Owners- OnTime Service

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onTime Service

When people hear about our OnTime guaranty, “Service OnTime or we pay you $59!” they often ask “How many times do you have to give away 59 dollars?” The answer is not very often. We track daily how many appointments we are on time, how many appointments we are barely on time and how many appointments we don’t make.

We are proud to say our technicians are on time for 99% of our appointments. So occasionally we do give away some money, but it’s worth it because that keeps us focused on meeting our commitment to our customer. I know everyone is busy and their time is very precious. So we work every day on keeping our commitments and striving for 100% but we aren’t there yet. We are also very picky about the technicians on our team. All of our technicians must pass a complete criminal back-ground check, must be drug-free, clean, courteous and professional. That is how we can make you this promise; if our technician smokes, swears or leaves any mess in your home the service is free. We want our technicians to treat you, your family and your home with the respect you deserve. When you are need of heating, cooling or electrical service please give us try. We aren’t perfect but we promise our team will work hard to make your service experience great.

onTime Service | 205.942.1405 www.onTime59.com

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AUTOMATION PERSONNEL SERVICES INC. We would like to thank Birmingham for our first 25 years. We knew in 1990 that Birmingham would be a great place to live. But wow, what a great place to start a business.

From humble beginnings, to currently 31 offices in 10 states, Automation Personnel Services has become a major player in the staffing industry. That is saying a lot when you consider there are 17,000 of our competitors across the nation. It is our commitment to the basics that make us different. Those basics are, working hard, honesty, and fairness. Those same values are prevalent in the Birmingham area.

For this reason, we have gained a lot having our headquarters in Birmingham and look forward to many more years of growth.

We specialize in Light Industrial, clerical, and 3 years ago, a new I.T. division was formed making us a full service personnel service. In this time of dramatic changes in employment law, we are fully qualified and prepared to handle our customers’ needs like never before.

From all of our employees, THANK YOU

auTomaTion Personnel services, inc. | corPoraTe oFFice (205) 733-3700 Palisades (205) 868-9448 | Pelham (205) 444-9774 | www. apstemps.com

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MasTering Your FuTure

Are you ready to take your seat at the big table? A great leader knows the value of investing in his or her personal human capital. The MBA program in the Stephens College of Business at the University of Montevallo sharpens the skills and practices of leadership like no other opportunity.

Fully accredited by AACSB International and backed by a real University, the Montevallo MBA is an evening program built for working professionals. Courses meet in Pelham and each class meets only one night per week. In many cases, the program can be completed in as little as one year and with a total program cost just over $10,000. Ready to invest in yourself?

universiTY oF MonTevallo MBa PrograM 205.665.6544 www.montevallo.edu/mba

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convenienT and eFFicienT air TransporTaTion

Alfonso Denson took the helm of the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in 2000 and led the recently completed $200 million renovation of Alabama’s key business and leisure aviation gateway. The airport has been totally re-imagined and stands as a testament to the vibrancy and unique character of this community. Denson, president and CEO, of the airport leads a team of professionals committed to making certain travelers have the best possible amenities while enjoying the efficiency and architectural beauty of Birmingham’s reborn airport.

Birmingham-shuTTlesworTh inTernaTional airporT | 5900 messer airporT highway, Birmingham, al 35212 | 205.595.0533 www.flybirmingham.com FB/Bhmairport

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pictured from left: Jason mezrano, executive chef and vice president; allan Bullen, executive catering chef; Kathy g mezrano , owner, president; natalie pilato andrews, senior event coordinator; andy hopper , aiFD, head of Kg Designs; Katelyn sparks, event coordinator; Keena Thompson, office manager.

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caTering

Kathy G & Company is Birmingham’s premier special event and wedding caterer. The company’s creative cuisine and innovative ideas complement any event whether it’s a wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate function, holiday affair, anniversary, reunion, or cocktail party. The experience is always delicious, detailed, and delightful.

Kathy G’s in-house design team, KG Designs, offers floral and decor for events of all sizes, with or without catering included. Our talented designers offer a wide range of design options from traditional to contemporary. If you dream it, we can do it.

From parties of 10 to more than 10,000, Kathy G & Company can handle events of all sizes and budgets. The company travels the state, staging one-of-kind events that delight attendees with food and flair. Close to home, Kathy G operates The Gardens Café at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens as one of the premier venues in the city.

KaThy g & company www.kathyg.com

| 11 WesT parK circle, Birmingham, al 35211 | 205.942.4210

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Fresh living spaces

Stock & Trade Design Co. offers a wide selection of custom upholstery, furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories, and unique objects, as well as, custom pieces from local artisans made to client specifications. The company is committed to providing beautiful and affordable home furnishings…pieces infused with clean lines, modern sensibility, and classic style, making them a desirable part of your décor for years to come. Their Homewood Gallery showroom is carefully curated to inspire clients with fresh ideas and help them visualize new pieces in their own homes. Options such as In-Home consultations and the Design 24 program, which gives clients the opportunity to live with a newly designed space for 24 hours before purchasing, allow the design team to work closely with every client, building relationships that help them better understand each client’s specific needs. With a design team that prides itself on creating spaces that indulge the senses…evoking a feeling rather than styling a look, the company strives to make every client’s space special and uniquely their own.

sTock and Trade design co. | 3048 independence dr., homewood, al 35209 | 205.783.1350 www.stockandtrade.com

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TargeTed MarkeTing

American Interactive Marketing (AIM) is a boutique marketing firm with a targeted client centric focus; they connect their clients with the market space that provides maximum results. AIM has developed a 360 degree interactive marketing platform, implementing print, digital, smart, social and event marketing tools, which empowers both the client and their demographic to tell "their" brand story. Scott Jowers and Emily Carter have used this focused approach with their military clients for more than 11 years. AIM, brought to you as a division of the American Printing Company, has unique access to the top printing and marketing resources that help provide our clients more efficient, cost-effective and results-driven strategies, while maintaining the boutique client focus that is American.

aMerican inTeracTive MarkeTing 205.2236132 www.americaninteractivemarketing.net

| 428 industrial Lane, Birmingham, aL 35211

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making an impression

Black Benak is all about small agency responsiveness with significant returns. Promoting your brand is why we get up in the morning! True to our Southern roots, we think there are few things that can’t be accomplished with a little work ethic and a positive attitude. Because we provide a boutique experience, we are able to focus on the distinguishing features of each business and craft a straightforward message that resonates well. We consider each success of our clients to be our own success. We know the value of having a plan, and will continually and strategically execute the goals we have laid out with our clients. We look forward to getting to know your business and helping your brand make an impression.

Black Benak | 2805 2nd avenue souTh, suiTe 200, Birmingham, al 35233 | 205. 202.5759 www.blackbenak.com | hannah@blackbenak.com

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FighTing For You Lloyd Gathings Honora Gathings

Our clients’ rights have been our sole focus since our founding more than 20 years ago. No matter if our clients are businesses or individuals, everyone deserves the best representation possible when they enter a courtroom. That’s what we provide, every time. We use our resources and our experience to help you recover and to get you back on track.

gaThings Law | 2204 Lakeshore Drive, suiTe 406, Birmingham, aL 35209 | 205.322.1201 www.gathingsLaw.com

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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Financing The Deal

What is your deal? Is your company seeking alternatives, seeking to finance commercial real estate, monetize a contract, buy or sell equipment, obtain working capital and seek new opportunities?

With the constantly changing business landscape, it is important to have a knowledgeable and experienced financial consultant.

Targeting revenue sizes between $500,000 and $25 million, Dominick Wallace and his company Wallace Capital Funding, LLC has a long standing track record with numerous resources to provide customized funding solutions. Since 2002, Wallace operates in a client friendly atmosphere with unmatched integrity.

Ask about five different categories of finance and how to finance the deal from Wallace Capital Funding, LLC.

Wallace capiTal FunDing | 2100 SouThbriDge parkWay birmingham, al 35209 | 205.823.9530 www.wallacecapitalfunding.com

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Get a Real Estate Life coaching program directs real estate agents to 6+ figures and does everything possible to make their lives easier through direction, strategies, marketing, and technology. Agents are able to stop worrying about where to find buyers and sellers. Instead they learn the proven systems and techniques for creating more income and a better life; an actual real estate life.

With the leadership of Genny Williams, Get A Real Estate Life is different. The program focuses on agents' individual talents and skills, allowing them to never conform to someone else’s idea of how to run a business. No other coaching program offers Face-toFace weekly coaching appointments that keeps clients on the track towards earning 6 Figures!

Get the workshop schedule at www.GetaRealEstateLife.com.

genny Williams geT a real esTaTe liFe 205.378.8830

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app producTion

Diamond Studios is a multimedia and technology company continuously working to stay on the forefront of new media and the latest technologies in its HD video, mobile app, and digital/interactive divisions. In business for more than 32 years, Diamond excels at creating the greatest possible return on marketing dollars. From Hibbett Sports' MVP rewards program to mobile apps for each of NAPA Auto Parts 15,000 stores and a global sports app for MTV, Diamond offers innovative, one-stop, multimedia marketing designed to drive results and deliver the highest quality product at the most competitive price in the industry.

diamond STudioS | 1855 daTa drive SuiTe 255 hoover, aL 35244 | 205.983.8804 barbara@tvstuff.com | www.tvstuff.com

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healTh care educaTion

Samford University’s College of Health Sciences is transforming health-care education in Birmingham. Offering degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels, the College of Health Sciences combines the legacies of Samford’s Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing and McWhorter School of Pharmacy with two new schools, the School of Health Professions and the School of Public Health. In addition to nursing and pharmacy, the College also offers programs in athletic training, kinesiology, nutrition, physical therapy, public health, sport administration, sports medicine, social work and more.

Students in the College of Health Sciences have a unique opportunity to embrace interprofessional education. Students from health professions, nursing, pharmacy and public health learn side by side, preparing them to enter the workforce confident in their abilities to collaborate with professionals outside of their specialty. Throughout the years ahead, the

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Samford has offered health-care-related education for nearly a century. The recent purchase of the adjacent Southern Progress Corporation headquarters will provide much-needed expansion space for the College and ensure Samford’s leadership role in health-care education for decades to come.

SamFord univerSiTy'S college oF healTh ScienceS www.samford.edu

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Timeless Design

Christopher Architecture and Interiors is a Birmingham, Alabama based firm recognized locally and nationally. Our focus is high-quality, custom design. Working with both commercial and residential clients we are passionate about creating space that is both inspirational and timeless. Our award winning partnership works collaboratively to create a marriage of design; bringing the interior and exterior forms together to create seamless beauty.

Find out more about us and follow our work on Facebook and Instagram or go to www.Christopherai.com

chRisToPheR aRchiTecTURe & inTeRioRs 3040 inDePenDence DRiVe homeWooD, al 35209 205.413.8531 www.christopherai.com

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Planning For liFe's UncerTainTies

The philosophy of The Marcus Agency is simple; to provide OUTSTANDING personal service and support to their policy holders. They strive to grow with their customers, and make sure the limits of coverage in place reflect current needs.

Nathan and his team are known to deliver insight beyond insurance coverage. They meet with teens when they receive their license, to make sure young drivers understand the exposure that comes with new responsibility. They make sure to discuss financial needs, life insurance and other products that can help address planned, and unplanned events in the insured’s life.

The Marcus Agency is deeply involved in the community, recently completing a large Toys for Tots drive. You will see their team members participating in other philanthropic events around town. They are proud to be in Birmingham.

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| 1442 MonTgoMery hwy sTe 201 VesTaVia, al, 35216 | 205.824.8001

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MaTriMonial and FaMily law in BirMinghaM

Candi Peeples’ boutique-styled practice is limited exclusively to Matrimonial and Family Law. She firmly believes that every case has the potential to settle out of court and strives to exhaust all possible avenues of settlement. Candi also understands, though, that a trial on the merits of the case may be the only option in some matters as well. Candi is a certified domestic and appellate mediator who facilitates private party mediations as well as attorney lead sessions.

She was named on the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” list and is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and a Certified Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

candace B. PeePles MaTriMonial and FaMily law aTTorney hisToric loveMan hoMe 2956 rhodes circle souTh BirMinghaM, alaBaMa 35205 | 205.403.5577 candi@peepleslaw.com

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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DermaTology Dr. Vlada Groysman

Healthy Skin is Beautiful Skin is the Philosophy at Cahaba Dermatology. Dr. Vlada Groysman is a Board Certified Dermatologist trained in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She is the founder of Cahaba Dermatology and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at UAB. “Medicine is both art and science, founding my own practice gives me the freedom to practice medicine my way, staying true to my vision of patient care”.

Dr. Groysman was recently voted as B-Metro Caring Physician. She also publishes and lectures at the national level on topics of women’s dermatologic health. Her state-of-the-art practice in Hoover provides a welcoming environment where her patients receive the best in medical and cosmetic dermatologic care.

cahaba DermaTology | 2290 ValleyDale rD. SuiTe 204, hooVer, al 35244 | 205.214.7546 www.cahabaderm.com

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MarkeTing execuTion Jeff Cooke, President

Through experience comes wisdom. Access Marketing utilizes this wisdom to stay on the forefront of an ever –changing industry. In Marketing, it’s vital to stay ahead of the game. We are a full –service marketing firm; we implement ideas, strategy, branding and execution. Our capabilities include design, websites, social media campaigns, product launches, retail displays, print, fulfillment and distribution throughout the country.

Founded by Jeff Cooke and based in Birmingham since 2004, we have won numerous local and national awards for work with clients throughout the United States. Our seasoned professionals manage the total process.

We are the total package.

acceSS MarkeTing, inc. | 2204 1ST aVenue SouTh, SuiTe 100, BirMinghaM, aL 35233 | 205.397.9394 www.accessmarketinginc.com

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PorTraiTUre

From the time Portraits, Inc. was founded in 1942, our goal has been to help clients find the ideal artist to paint their portrait. Over our 70-year history, we have carefully assembled a select group of the world's foremost portrait artists offering a range of styles and prices. Beverly Blount McNeil and our team of Birmingham sales associates provide expert guidance in commissioning fine art portraits. Our service, provided at no additional cost, is to assist you in making an informed decision about a portrait. We simplify the process and take care of all the details.

PorTraiTS, inc. | 2801 6Th aVenUe SoUTh - BirMinGhaM, aL 35233 | 205.879.1222 portraitsinc.com

Pictured (left to right) are: Jennifer Gray, Frances Faulconer, Bebe McNeil Barnard, Leigh Smith, Beverly Blount McNeil, Lillian Laughlin, Kat Drennen, Natalie Arendall, and Kelly Nowlin Moffatt

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Fine arT

The Beverly McNeil Gallery invites you to come in and see all of the beautiful paintings in our newly renovated gallery. We represent a talented and diverse selection of artists -- local, regional, and national -- and would love to introduce you to their exciting new work.

Art veteran Beverly McNeil opened the gallery this fall in the former space of Loretta Goodwin Gallery in the historic Lakeview District, adjacent to Portraits, Inc. The gallery also offers a fullservice framing department headed by expert framer Cathy Dement, who has been framing in the location for the past 35 years. The gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10-5 and Saturday 11-3 or by appointment.

BeVerLY McneiL GaLLerY | 605 28th St. S. - Birmingham, aL 35233 | 205.328.1761 beverlymcneilgallery.com

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cusTom home Building

Marty and Colt Byrom are proud to be part of a tradition - four generation of home builders. The experience and wisdom that has been passed down over the years, combined with their passion for people, is what has made Byrom Building a staple in the Birmingham home building industry today. "We work closely with our homeowners to design and build homes with today's lifestyle in mind. Using smart space planning and design ideas, cutting-edge technology, and ecofriendly features, we strive to make each home unique and special." Byrom Building Corp specializes in custom new homes and commercial office buildings in the Greater Birmingham area. Call or visit their website today to learn more about the company and its current projects.

Byrom Building corp | 205.980.7424 www.byrombuildingcorp.com Marty Byrom, Colt Byrom

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Radio

Nuyork-Radio Personality at Summit Media for 95.7/105.1 JAMZ has gained a significant amount of respect in the world of hip-hop music as a disc jockey. With her established connections in the industry and compassionate heart, she not only keeps listeners entertained with the latest in entertainment news during the “Nuyork Minute� but she gives back every chance she gets. Her exposure through service and volunteer work in the core of the Magic City has allowed her to touch many lives in the community. Check out her show: Midday Access: Weekdays 10 am -3pm. www.957jamz.com IG: @Ny957 www.iamnuyork.com

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igniTing your career

Start here and you can go anywhere. The choice is FORTIS Institute Birmingham and we will help you get there. We offer learning programs taught by caring, qualified, professional instructional staff in a challenging and supportive environment. You will embark on an individual learning experience so powerful that it will motivate you to immerse yourself in the combination of academic and practical learning‌.preparing you for a lifetime of employment opportunities in your desired field. Financial aid available to qualified students.

An exciting new career is within your reach. Your Life. Powered By Learning.

ForTis insTiTuTe Birmingham campus | 100 London parkway, suiTe 150, Birmingham, aL 35211 | 205.940.7800 www.fortis.edu

Paula Fox, Business Office Manager, Alesha Osburn, Director of Financial Aid, Robert Noah, Director of Administration and Benjamin Lee, Director of Admissions

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Wine

Alabama native Rush Garner founded Rush Wines, a Birminghambased distributor of limited-production wines from around the world, in 2002. His company seeks to promote wine awareness in Alabama by bringing some of the world’s finest wines to our local markets, as well as by introducing consumers to the people behind the wines.

Inspired by numerous trips to Europe with his late grandfather, Garner created his own line of wines in 2005, known as Rush Cellars. The project began with the release of 728 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon from California and now includes includes a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling, Pinot Grigio, and a zinfandel blend called Ol’ Vine Red. Most recently, a Bordeaux from France was added to the Rush Cellars portfolio. Available exclusively in Alabama, these handcrafted wines are made with the Southeast's climate and accessibility to fresh Gulf seafood in mind. Garner and his wines are a fixture at events in Birmingham. He frequently utilizes his products and connections to help dozens of non-profit organizations at events throughout the city.

Please visit www.rushcellars.com to read more.

Rush Wines | 2516 commeRce squaRe WesT iRondale, al 35210 | 205.956.9555 www.winesbyrush.com

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The Switch Team (left to right): Kyle Smith, Justin Hardy, Robert Hinds, Andy Evans, Melissa Nelson

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ReSIDeNTIaL & coMMeRcIaL aUDIo VIDeo

Listen carefully. That's the motto at Switch. Listen to customers (and, of course, the music).

Switch Audio Video, founded in 2008 by Justin Hardy, has experienced tremendous growth in a down economy and is, according to Justin and Andy, just getting started. Andrew Evans joined the Switch team in 2012, and brought with him an uncanny vision of quality sales and business growth. Switch has purposely flown under the radar for years, but just can't seem to remain unnoticed. They are responsible for many of Birmingham's biggest and best AV systems both in homes and businesses. Every system is designed to be a unique combination of design and technology, with exacting standards and outstanding customer service. Switch welcomes those impossible jobs that other companies say can’t be done. Every customer becomes a friend and they are always looking for more friends. Reach out to Switch Audio Video for your next project, you'll be happy you did.

SWITch aUDIo VIDeo | 131 WeST oXMooR RoaD | BIRMINGhaM, aL 35209 | 205.332.3936 www.SwitchaudioVideo.com