City of Birmingham

Today City Hall went PINK!!! Check out some of the highlights from today's amazing event celebrating and honoring Breast Cancer survivors and those whom we have lost. There will be more events to come during the month of October! Follow us to stay connected!

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Get Ready to Go Pink! Join us THIS FRIDAY Oct. 4 for Food Truck Friday Turns Pink as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month in front of Birmingham City Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Break out your pink and get ready for a day filled with: Medical experts and organizations providing breast cancer resources Delicious food trucks A DJ with a “girl power” playlist Line dancing and mindful breathing And some fun surprises!

The City of Birmingham Department of Youth Services is excited to announce the pilot launch of the NextGen Student Fellowship, an eight-week professional development program designed for currently enrolled college and graduate students. This unique opportunity offers participants the chance to work alongside city officials and prominent professionals within the Birmingham community, gaining hands-on experience in fields such as education, public administration, social services, and youth development. Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in college or recently graduated, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. To apply, students can visit www.BhamYouthFirst.org. Applications will be accepted until October 11th, 2024. #PuttingYouthFirst

The City of Birmingham is excited to invite you to the inaugural Birmingham Construction and Infrastructure Forum! This is dynamic event where project professionals from the Department of Capital Projects (DCP) will present information and answer inquiries regarding future capital projects within the City of Birmingham. Event Details: Birmingham Construction and Infrastructure Forum Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Forum: 3:00p – 4:15pm Networking Mixer: 4:30p – 6:30pm Negro Southern League Museum 120 16th Street South Birmingham, AL 35233 *Networking Mixer immediately following Forum at Micheal’s Restaurant This forum will feature information on: City Projects Requirements for Bidding Where to find Bid Projects (Project Calendar :: City of Birmingham Online Virtual Planroom (www.birminghamplanroom.com) Eligibility for ARPA Funded Projects MBE/DBE Engagement Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers and foster new relationships Who Should Attend: General Contractors and Subcontractors who perform infrastructure work related to: Drainage Paving Sidewalks Surveying and Inspection Commercial Building Repair/Renovation Commercial Roofing Licensed Construction Trade Professionals Federal/ State Approved Contractors Seats are limited, so be sure to register early! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Let’s Build a Better Birmingham together! We look forward to seeing you there! Please click the link below to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/e_xhUvr4

Calling all COB employees covered under the city's health benefits plan! If you missed today- no worries. You may join us September 26th from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and receive your free COVID19 vaccine and flu shot.

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Do you have a will? Thinking about creating one but don’t know where to start? Join us at the Boutwell Auditorium on Thursday, September 26, for our Estate Planning Workshop! Attorneys will be available to assist you with your will any time from 9 AM to 3 PM. Don’t miss our informative presentations on estate planning by Miles College Law Professor Alvin B. Hines Sr. and property tax insights from Jefferson County Tax Assessor Gaynell Hendricks, taking place from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to get your house in order!

The City of Birmingham is once again teaming up with Birmingham City Schools and the community with a shared goal: enhancing student reading skills. During the 2023-2024 school year, Birmingham City Schools saw a 33 percent increase in 3rd grade reading abilities. To continue the push for ensuring every third grader in the City of Birmingham can read at or above grade level, Page Pals sign-ups are now available! Page Pals Launch Week begins Monday, September 16 with a series of community reading events. For more details on Page Pals and to sign up, please visit bhamyouthfirst.org or call the City of Birmingham Department of Youth Services at (205) 320-0879.

The City of Birmingham Community Development Department has an open RFQ for affordable housing developers! Head over to www.bhamhasmore.com for more information and to send your qualifications before October 11, 2024. #affordablehousing #developingBirmingham #bhamhasmore