BioCryst closing Birmingham facility; Calhoun County manufacturer expanding; Dutch Bros Coffee coming to Daphne

BioCryst closing Birmingham facility

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is closing its Discovery Center of Excellence facility in Birmingham by the end of the year. It’s part of a strategic shift from internal discovery programs to external innovation, the company says. â€” Globe Newswire

Calhoun County manufacturer expanding

Valley Machine, in Calhoun County, is investing $2.1 million in an expansion. The expansion will create 15 new jobs at the company. Valley Machine is a division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC. â€” ABC 33/40

Dutch Bros Coffee coming to Daphne

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The drive-through coffee chain Dutch Bros Coffee has started construction on its location on Mill Lane in Daphne. It will be the chain’s first location in South Alabama. â€” Mobile Bay Now