Urban Impact Birmingham

Urban Impact Birmingham Urban Impact exists to create economic opportunity and impact for people, place, and business in Birmingham. Urban Impact, Inc.

is the place-based, preservation-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit community economic development agency that serves the Historic 4th Avenue Business District and the Civil Rights Monument District.

Calling all Birmingham food entrepreneurs ready to strengthen the business behind the flavor. Applications are open for ...
09/01/2026

Calling all Birmingham food entrepreneurs ready to strengthen the business behind the flavor. Applications are open for the new INSPIRE Cohort, beginning September 22nd.

Over ten weeks and 20 classes and meetups, you'll build a stronger foundation, sharpen your operations, and get compliance support that prepares you for commercial kitchen work and future growth, including the anticipated INSPIRE Kitchen incubator. This program meets you where you are and helps you plan for where you're headed.

There's still time to take the first step. Complete the intake form, and one of our program associates will follow up with access to the official cohort application. Start your application at forms.monday.com/forms/ea539ad3909de65227e5e72211ea0ceb?r=use1.

08/28/2026

What a weekend! 🎷✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 4th Avenue Jazz Festival! From the incredible music to the amazing energy throughout the day, this celebration wouldn’t have been possible without our community showing up and showing out.

We’re especially grateful to our performers, vendors, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and everyone behind the scenes who helped bring the festival to life.

We’re proud to continue creating opportunities that celebrate the history, culture and community of Birmingham’s Historic 4th Avenue Business District.

Thank you for making this year’s festival one to remember. We’ll see you next time! 🎶❤️

Calling Birmingham Entrepreneurs!Urban Impact is seeking experienced entrepreneurs from a variety of industries to serve...
08/27/2026

Calling Birmingham Entrepreneurs!

Urban Impact is seeking experienced entrepreneurs from a variety of industries to serve as paid facilitators for the B.I.G. CAP Fall 2026 Cohort!

This is an opportunity to take what you’ve learned in business and help shape the next generation of Birmingham entrepreneurs. Using an established curriculum, facilitators will teach and mentor local high school students as they explore:

Entrepreneurship
Financial literacyďż˝
Business developmentďż˝
Leadershipďż˝
Career pathways

Cohort Details:
�📅 Wednesdays, September 9–November 11, 2026�⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m.
�🏫 Participating schools: G.W. Carver, A.H. Parker, Wenonah and Woodlawn High Schools.

We’re looking for entrepreneurs across industries who can bring practical knowledge, real-world experience and meaningful mentorship into the classroom.

Application Deadline: August 27, 2026ďż˝

Apply here: https://wkf.ms/45ZxohL

Know an entrepreneur who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this opportunity with them!

If you haven't made it to the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival yet, there's still plenty of celebration left tonight. G...
08/22/2026

If you haven't made it to the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival yet, there's still plenty of celebration left tonight. Grab your dancing shoes, because a line dance lesson kicks off the evening, and Sherry Reeves and the Emily Jones Band keep the energy high before headliner Adam Hawley takes the stage.

Vendors are still serving up food and merchandise, and the whole district is buzzing with music, laughter, and community. If you're already here, snap a photo, tag Urban Impact, and invite a friend to meet you on 4th Avenue before the night winds down.

There's room for a few more in the crowd. Come find us at the Historic 4th Avenue Business District, and follow along at urbanimpactbirmingham.org/district-development.

It's finally here. The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival kicks off today from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. right in the Historic 4...
08/22/2026

It's finally here. The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival kicks off today from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. right in the Historic 4th Avenue Business District, and two blocks are about to transform into a full day of jazz, food, and Birmingham culture.

Crowds are expected to fill the district today, so come early, bring the people you love, and plan to stay through the evening. The Birmingham Youth Choir opens things up this afternoon, with performers like Tre WesLee Sax, Halo Wheeler, Adam Hawley, and Alvin Garrett carrying the celebration into the night. Wander the district while you're here. The businesses that call 4th Avenue home would love to see you.

This festival brings our community together while honoring the district's jazz and cultural legacy, one note at a time. Get the full lineup and details at urbanimpactbirmingham.org.

📣 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!Ready to take your food business to the next level? 🍽️INSPIRE 1.0 | Food Entrepreneur Cohort...
08/20/2026

đź“Ł APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Ready to take your food business to the next level? 🍽️

INSPIRE 1.0 | Food Entrepreneur Cohort is a 10-week experience designed for aspiring, early-stage, and growing food entrepreneurs ready to build a stronger foundation for long-term success.

Participants will gain practical business knowledge, industry resources, expert connections, and hands-on guidance—all while preparing for future opportunities within the INSPIRE Kitchen Incubator ecosystem.

đź“… Cohort Begins: September 22, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: September 18, 2026

Space is limited! Once the cohort reaches capacity, qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

Don’t wait until the deadline. Apply today:
https://wkf.ms/4p4ZvVI

On National Nonprofit Day, we're pausing to celebrate what economic opportunity looks like when a community invests in i...
08/17/2026

On National Nonprofit Day, we're pausing to celebrate what economic opportunity looks like when a community invests in its own. For years, Urban Impact has worked to remove barriers for entrepreneurs and strengthen historically underserved commercial districts across Birmingham.

Through the BECOME Business Accelerator, we've served 259 businesses. Through 4th Avenue Forward, we've awarded 36 Impact Grants to district entrepreneurs. And through the Birmingham Community Impact Fund, we've provided 46 loans totaling $518,391 to business owners who needed a foundation to build on.

None of it happens without the community members, partners, donors, and entrepreneurs who believe in this work. As our INSPIRE campaign continues, we're asking you to help create the next chapter for Birmingham's culinary entrepreneurs. Support the campaign at urbanimpactbirmingham.org/inspire.

📅 SAVE THE DATE!Urban Impact Alumni Week is officially coming!Join us October 18–24, 2026 for a week dedicated to celebr...
08/13/2026

đź“… SAVE THE DATE!

Urban Impact Alumni Week is officially coming!

Join us October 18–24, 2026 for a week dedicated to celebrating the people, stories, and impact that make our Urban Impact family so special.

Whether you're looking to reconnect with old friends, learn from local leaders, discover new opportunities, recharge your vision, or celebrate all we've accomplished together, there's something for everyone.

This is more than a reunion. It's Homecoming for the Impact.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the full schedule of events!

08/12/2026

🎉 Wear the celebration!

Our official 4th Avenue Jazz Festival t-shirts are here!

Whether you're attending the festival or simply want to show your love for Birmingham and the Historic 4th Avenue District, these shirts are the perfect way to celebrate.

Grab yours before they're gone!

🎉 The moment you've been waiting for...It's time to reveal this year's Headlining Performer for the Taste of 4th Avenue ...
08/11/2026

🎉 The moment you've been waiting for...

It's time to reveal this year's Headlining Performer for the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival!

Please join us in welcoming Adam Hawley to Historic 4th Avenue.

Get ready for an unforgettable performance as we celebrate Birmingham's rich culture, incredible music, and vibrant community. This is the show you won't want to miss.

đź“… Saturday, August 22, 2026

Who's excited to see our headliner live? Drop a 🎷 in the comments!

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1721 4th Avenue North Suite 102
Birmingham, AL
35203

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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