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Podcast: Michael Chambers on getting funding through Innovate Alabama

Dr. Michael Chambers, University of South Alabama and Innovate Alabama Dr. Michael Chambers knows a little bit about entrepreneurship. Before going to the University of South Alabama, where he is now associate vice president of research and economic…

New South Alabama facility will create 175 jobs

Peak North America’s Irvington facility will focus on the wood products industry. Peak North America USA is coming to the Gulf Coast, planning a $24 million facility in Mobile County’s Irvington community that will provide services to the wood…

House leaders tout unemployment tax cut; Alabama-based Simpeo acquired by Ohio group; Ground broken for new hospital; Former Birmingham chef opening NOLA restaurant

Alabama House leaders say a big cut in unemployment insurance taxes announced by the Alabama Department of Labor will help the economy in the coming months House leaders tout unemployment tax cut Alabama House leaders say a big cut in unemployment…

MartinFed acquires Xcel Engineering; 4 named to Dothan Hall of Fame; Infirmary Health has new partner; Birmingham restaurant on national list

Huntsville-based MartinFed, a federal solutions provider, has acquired the IT company Xcel Engineering, which is based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. MartinFed acquires Xcel Engineering Huntsville-based MartinFed, a federal solutions provider, has acquired…

Sparks merges, joins NYSE; Harbert awarded $122 million contract; Wharf Casual Seafood opening 3 more Alabama locations; UAH will offer cybersecurity scholarships

Sparks Energy, a power infrastructure services firm based in Danville that counts Alabama Power among its customers, is merging with 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp. Sparks merges, to be listed on NYSE Sparks Energy, a power infrastructure…

Coore & Crenshaw’s latest design is on Lake Martin

Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw have designed a number of holes that run alongside Lake Martin at Wicker Creek. Bill Coore was designing golf courses — in his head, at least — from an early age. “I grew up in North Carolina, and even though I played…

Birmingham will have nonstop NYC flight; Alabama Launchpad names social impact winners; Jack’s may add 24 locations next year; Stephens Group acquires Mobile company

American Airlines is adding a non-stop flight from Birmingham to New York effective the first week of May Birmingham will have direct New York flight American Airlines is adding a non-stop flight from Birmingham to New York effective the first week…

Phase 2 continues at Russell Lands; Huntsville gives chamber $1 million for recruiting campaign; Flora-Bama trademark not violated by MTV show, court says; PetSmart is Shipt’s 200th partner

The Alexander City planning commission approved road construction plans for Phase 2 of the Heritage, a 1,400-acre residential development on Lake Martin Alex City approves road plans for Phase 2 of Russell Lands’ Heritage The Alexander City planning…

Waverly acquires Florida group; Hoover buys building to move fire administration; Incentives commission holds final meeting; Former USA president dies

Birmingham-based Waverly Advisors has acquired Wall Advisors, based in Florida Waverly acquires Florida group Birmingham-based Waverly Advisors has acquired Wall Advisors, based in Florida. It’s the third acquisition by Waverly in 2022 and will allow…

Downtown Huntsville Inc. has new leader; Hoover wants to create innovation centers; Unclaimed Baggage goes international; Small Business Awards announced

Rob Buddo, who has worked for REV Birmingham since 2019, has been named president and CEO of Downtown Huntsville Inc. Downtown Huntsville Inc. has new leader Rob Buddo, who has worked for REV Birmingham since 2019, has been named president and CEO of…

Oakworth stock trading publicly; Developer seeks more demolition funds; Trussville burger institution returning; Coastal real estate company acquires complex

Birmingham-based Oakworth Capital Bank is now trading publicly on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol OAKC Oakworth stock now trading publicly Birmingham-based Oakworth Capital Bank is now trading publicly on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol…

Therapy Brands acquires New Hampshire company; Magic CIty Classic will remain in Birmingham; Pancake restaurant coming to Alabama; Space Command decision coming soon

Birmingham-based Therapy Brands, a technology partner for mental, behavioral and rehabilitative therapy practices, has acquired New Hampshire-based the Echo Group Therapy Brands acquires New Hampshire company Birmingham-based Therapy Brands, a…

Freight train strike looms; Florida company buys Mobile apartments; Amtrak service to return to Mobile; UAH establishes Shelby chair; Mobile housing nonprofit receives Bezos grant

The SMART Transportation Division union, one of the largest railroad unions, rejected a contract deal, bringing a country-wide rail strike closer Freight train strike looms The SMART Transportation Division union, one of the largest railroad unions,…

City of Mobile seeks a Trader Joe’s; Construction Partners enters Nashville area; Wind Creek partners with Chicago Bulls; Auburn, Tuskegee create umbrella partnership; USA approved to build surgery center

The City of Mobile is trying to get Trader Joe’s to come to town, and officials are seeking help City of Mobile seeks out Trader Joe’s The City of Mobile is trying to get Trader Joe’s to come to town, and officials are seeking help. They’re urging…

Podcast: Jay Chapman on 25 years of Capstone Building Corp.

Jay Chapman, president and CEO of Capstone Building Corp. Jay Chapman is thinking about the future. As Capstone Building Corp. reaches a milestone – 25 years in business – its president and CEO is making plans for the future. He’s not retiring, yet,…

KBR lands Black Hawk contract; Huntsville a top destination for renters; Infrastructure act spawns hundreds of projects; 3 Alabama banks on national list

KBR has been awarded a $156.7 million U.S. Army task order to support capabilities assessment and enhancements for the Army’s Black Hawk helicopter fleet KBR lands $156.7 million Black Hawk contract KBR has been awarded a $156.7 million U.S. Army…

Hyundai faces discrimination claims; Committee approves incentives for $80 million project; UAB 15th among online colleges; Trenholm State opens 2nd trucking school

Five Black men have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Hyundai Motor Manufacturing of Alabama Montgomery Hyundai plant faces race discrimination claims Five Black men have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Hyundai Motor…

Alabama company helps light up Greece; Montgomery will extend internet network to Auburn; Birmingham approves new bike, scooter service

Greece’s largest power utility is building its pilot fiber wholesale network with a fiber access platform and cloud software developed by Adtran Huntsville company helps light up Greece Greece’s largest power utility is building its pilot fiber…

Company that built Alabama solar facility fined; Poarch Creek documentary airs Thursday; Kitchens lands in Wichita Falls; All community colleges have apprenticeships

Four companies that built solar energy facilities in three states, including Alabama, have been fined $1.3 million for violating construction permits and groundwater-handling rules Company that built Alabama solar facility fined Four companies that…

Google owes Alabama $7.6 million; BIrmingham developer has Richmond-area plans; Mobile businesses donate Thanksgiving meals; Montgomery Techlab hosts Pitch Night

A $391.5 million settlement that Google has reached with 40 states over location tracking practices means Alabama will be getting $7.6 million from the tech giant Google owes Alabama $7.6 million A $391.5 million settlement that Google has reached…