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Thompson Architecture has moved its office to 2913 Cahaba Road. It was previously located on Cobb Lane in Birmingham. The firm, owned by Robert Thompson, specializes in commercial, institutional and residential design and is LEED certified.
414-1272, thompsonarchitecture.com
Coming Soon
Shannon Waltchack announced plans to build a commercial retail building in Crestline Village, at the intersection of Dexter and Vine Streets. No timeline has been announced for the 5,250-square-foot building.
977-9797, shanwalt.com
Relocations and Renovations
Gia’s Cakes has moved from 73 Church Street in Crestline to its new location at 972 Montclair Road. The move was made to gain more space and to accommodate a larger influx of customers.
533-4881, giascakes.com
News and Accomplishments
ServisFirst Bank, 850 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 200, was awarded with the 2014 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup. The bank ranked third out of 306 banks nationwide and first in Alabama. The award is based on several criteria related to profitability and efficiency.
949-0302, servisfirstbank.com
Tonya Jones SalonSpa, 2410 Fairway Drive and 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Suite 280, held events in April to benefit the Cahaba River Society in honor of Earth Month.
870-4247, tonyajonessalon.com
Hirings and Promotions
LAH Real Estate, 2850 Cahaba Road, Suite 200, has hired Lisa McManus as a receptionist.
870-8580, lahrealestate.com
Southern States Bank, 7 Office Park Circle, has hired Susan Compton as its market president for Jefferson and Shelby counties. She has a diverse background in banking, with more than 25 years of experience. Additionally, Tre Thomas has been promoted to senior vice president and assistant chief credit officer of the bank.
877-0195, southernstatesbank.net
RealtySouth’s Mountain Brook Cahaba Office, 2807 Cahaba Road, welcomed Doug Klick as a new Realtor, and the Mountain Brook Crestline Office, 105 Euclid Avenue, welcomed Richard Eaton as a new Realtor.
870-5420 (Cahaba), 879-6330 (Crestline), realtysouth.com
Anniversaries
Village Press, 2710 Cahaba Road, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting and calligraphy event on April 23. Founded in 1965 and purchased by owner and president Patsy Howard in 1999, the business has helped brides, businesses and families announce and celebrate memorable events over the years.
871-5498
Ex Voto Vintage, a specialty jewelry shop at 2402 Canterbury Road, celebrated its first anniversary in business in April.
538-7301, exvotovintage.com
The Cook Store, 2841 Cahaba Road, celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 1. Founded by Sam Franks in 1975, The Cook Store was originally called The Kitchen Shoppe. Owner Wesley Lassen has run the shop for the past 16 years.
879-5277, thecookstoremtnbrook.com
