These businesses are platinum.....

The opportunity to network with the region’s most successful small businesses doesn’t come around every day; don’t miss out!

On Tuesday, May 5, take away real tips from the most successful small business owners in the region about marketing, business efficiency, financial strategy, and customer retention in this challenging economy. The seminars will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank in Liberty Park from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

The 25^th Anniversary of the Small Business Awards will honor the 46 finalists as well as 10 winners for being a big part of driving our economy with their successful businesses, as well as doing great work in and around the community to help other businesses. Don’t miss this celebration and the opportunity to meet and network with the head honchos at these companies at the McWane Science Center on May 7 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.

For tickets or more information go to www.birminghamchamber.com/smallbusinessweek.

Sweeny Todd promises to be a musical thriller!

Red Mountain Theatre Company’s Sweeney Todd opens Thursday, April 30 and is offering tickets to their YP Night at a discounted rate to Birmingham’s young professionals.

This Stephen Sondheim musical was brought to recent headlines when Johnny Depp portrayed the slasher-lead in the 2007 Tim Burton film, opposite Helena Bonham Carter. However, in RMTC’s Cabaret Theatre, this musical, with Abe Reybold as Sweeney Todd, promises to be a “bloody good show”

YP Night at Sweeney Todd is May 1, and will feature discounted tickets and special drink offers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tax Day!

While US taxpayers either send off more money, hope for some in return, or attempt to file an extension, there are a few offers today for beleaguered citizens:

• TGI Fridays is offering $5 and $10 gift cards for return visits

• PF CHangs is offering a 15% discount on all dine-in orders

• and Cinnabon’s slogan, "Tax Day Bites!" is fitting for the free Classic Bites they are giving away today from 5 to 8 p.m.

Happy Tax Day!