COMING SOON
Groundbreaking is expected by summer on ForgeFlex of Chelsea, a coworking space by The Lauderdale Group of Vestavia Hills. The planned 42,000-square-foot development is near the intersection of Shelby County 47 and Forest Oaks Drive, just outside the Chelsea corporate limits. The $3 million to $4 million development will include 40 suites ranging from 600 to 1,600 square feet. Planned features include office areas, warehouse space and loading docks to support a range of small businesses. ForgeFlex will include coworking spaces, private offices and small-bay industrial units designed for contractors, entrepreneurs and remote workers who need a combination of workspace and storage. ForgeFlex of Chelsea aims to bridge the gap between garage startups and warehouse space, addressing the needs of growing businesses for warehouse space to operate, office space to manage and a storefront for customer growth. forge-flex.com
Vocelli Pizza
Vocelli Pizza is opening a new location at 5192 Caldwell Mill Road in the Valleydale Village shopping center on Saturday, April 11 at noon. The pizza chain previously operated a Greystone location at 5479 U.S. 280, Suite 126, that closed at the end of 2025. Vocelli Pizza began in 1988 as Pizza Outlet and rebranded in 2002. The company now operates more than 80 locations worldwide, including another local store near the University of Alabama at Birmingham. It serves pizza, sandwiches and other Italian-style items. vocellipizza.com
NOW OPEN
Great Big Game Show
Great Big Game Show is now open at The Summit at 300 Summit Blvd. The attraction offers a live-hosted, interactive game show experience where participants compete in trivia rounds and fast-paced mini-games. The venue is operated by the team behind The Escape Game, which also has a location at The Summit featuring themed escape room experiences such as Cosmic Crisis, Playground and The Heist. The two attractions are located together and offer interactive entertainment options for groups and families visiting the shopping center. 659-204-3308, greatbiggameshow.com/ birmingham; 659-204-3116, theescapegame.com
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