10 Alabama companies make Greatest Workplaces list
Ten Alabama companies are among those on Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces. The companies are Construction Partners, Dothan; Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham; Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Birmingham; Renfroe, Birmingham; Torch Technologies, Huntsville; UAB Medicine, Birmingham; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Birmingham; Infirmary Health, Mobile; Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, Huntsville; and TruBridge, Mobile. – Bama Buzz
Birmingham fire extinguisher company acquired
Birmingham-based Bama Fire Protection, which sells fire extinguishers and suppression services, has been acquired by Atlantis Fire Protection, based in Dallas, Texas. Danny Dickinson, founder and owner of Bama Fire, becomes a partner in Atlantis Fire Protection. – PR Newswire
Alabama among 3 states receiving Lumina workforce education grants
Alabama has received a $700,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation, aimed at supporting AI-powered tools and more for adults returning to college to earn credentials tied to workforce needs. Two other states received similar grants. – Alabama Political Reporter
