2 Alabama companies lead ABC’s top-performing list in sectors
BL Harbert International topped the government list, and Brasfield & Gorrie led the sports complex list in the Associated Builders and Contractors 2024 Top Performers list by sector. The list recognizes top-performing construction companies nationwide. – GlobeNewswire
Mercedes CEO talks UAW in employee meeting
Michael Gobel, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz’s plant in Vance, told employees at a meeting he doesn’t believe the United Auto Workers union would help the plant be better, according to a report from Bloomberg. A company spokesperson said Gobel emphasized that unionization is up to each employee. – AL.com
Birmingham receives grant for urban trail
The city of Birmingham has received a $21.5 million grant to construct a Birmingham urban trail and a multimodal corridor. The grant was given by the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the “Birmingham Civil Rights Crossroads: Reconnecting Historic Neighborhoods Through Active Mobility” project. – Bham Now
