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The Lili Pad & Gigi's Katherine McRee Named Inclusive Employer of the Year at Alabama disABILITY Con
AUBURN, Ala. — Katherine McRee of GiGi’s and the Lilipad of Birmingham has been named Inclusive Employer of the Year at the Alabama disABILITY Conference in Auburn, Alabama, recognizing her outstanding commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. McRee’s commitment to inclusion extends far beyond employment. Through her work with GiGi’s Models and as the visionary behind Huddle Up, Down Syndrome Alabama’s football-themed fashion show, she has created
How to Read Birmingham's Local Market Before Your Next Business Move
Birmingham's business confidence index rose to 53.6 in Q4 2025 — an expansionary reading — even as over 43% of local business leaders forecasted worsening national economic conditions. That gap matters. Your next hire, lease, or service expansion should be grounded in local market data, not the national mood.What Market Research Actually Tells You The U.S. Small Business Administration distinguishes two types: primary research (direct outreach to your customers and prospects) and secondary research
