Antonio & Marquitta Spurling
Revitalizing 7 Ensley Properties for New Businesses
"It's 100% benefit to the community, and it's 100% benefit to us."
- Antonio Spurling
When Antonio and Marquitta Spurling look out of their downtown Ensley office windows, they see a new city. They see a revitalized community, full of healthy vibrant people.
- Spurling relocated his law office from Birmingham's Southside in the summer of 2007
- The Spurling's Recycled Wardrobe, LLC consigns and resells used and unsold designer fashions
- Playover Games & Movies, LLC recycles used videotapes, DVD's and video game systems
- Recycled Furnishings, LLC sells antique and used contemporary office and residential furniture
- Ensley Live Entertainment is a 5000sq.ft. entertainment hall with a loft-like atmosphere
- Corporate Office Flats will house professional businesses catering the needs of the surrounding community
- The upcoming Ole' Ensley Grill will offer courtyard dining, inside seating and 3000sq.ft. of private dining space
Main Street Birmingham, Inc. assisted the Spurlings in finding opportunities for investment in Ensley, evaluating the financial implications of the investment, and accessing financial resources targeted for urban revitalization. "Since we've been here," says Spurling, "We've influenced four other to buy property in the area and redevelop."