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David Fleming MPPM ’02
CEO, REV Birmingham
REV Birmingham was formed in 2012 by merging
Operation New Birmingham and Main Street
Birmingham. It seeks to create vibrant commercial
districts in the downtown core and in nearby
neighborhoods by growing local businesses and
filling vacant spaces.
“I have always believed in Birmingham’s potential.
It’s great to see so many more people believing
in it as well and doing things that help our city
realize its potential while chasing their own
dreams. I’m not surprised by what we’re seeing in
our city because I knew the potential was there if
we believed in it and worked for it.”