Westgate Storage was one of several storage units recommended by our movers. I chose Westgate…read moremainly based on available unit size and price. Since we needed a 10x30, I wanted a location that offered that size, rather than having to get a 10x20 and a 10x10. The 10x30 was $260/month, which seemed reasonable for climate controlled storage. One major bonus of Westgate is that it's literally a drive-in warehouse, so you aren't out in the elements while accessing your unit. This came in handy, as we moved out of our unit in the rain. The paperwork is pretty standard, but the way they handle things is that from the date you rent the unit, you have 7 days to move in. If you don't move in, they cancel your lease. Rent is pro-rated when you move in, but not on the way out -- they charge every month on the first, so plan accordingly. Overall it was clean, well-maintained, secure, and easy to access. I'd say this is as good as self-storage gets!

Forge is one of Birmingham's dynamic woman owned businesses! You'll like see the owner, Kim Lee,…read morewhile you're there and strike up a friendly chat. Forge has become an educational and creative hub for entrepreneurs and business leaders. The space occupies an entire floor in the Pizitz building and has a variety of membership options to choose from. Forge also hosts community centric events, like an International Women's Day Celebration, that allow entrepreneurs to network with one another and connect with their customer base.

We used the Forge for a meeting, and it was...fine...I guess. I don't really understand the…read morehype--we had major issues getting into the hall, they were insanely rude when we needed to access the space 30 minutes before the meeting time to set up, and our meeting space was right beside the pool so we had to listen to residents scream the entire time. (One was particularly drunk...at noon...on a Friday). I can understand the need and how the Forge fills it for co-working, but I wasn't a huge fan...it was fine, though, provided expectations are properly set.

This Black woman-owned co-working space is in the heart of the Black business district. It's a huge…read morespace with different private offices, a podcast studio, a kitchen, and meeting rooms. I've attended several events here, like a podcast launch party and a networking mixer. It's a great place to go meet new people and find fun professional development opportunities.