Take the July 2026 AlaBiz Quiz

Challenge yourself with these Alabama business-related puzzlers from the past.

Who was Forbes’ richest man in Alabama prior to Jimmy Rane (pictured) being named?

AlaBiz Quiz - July 2026

1) JULY 2026: Buffalo Rock turns 125 this year, growing from roots in the grocery business. When its signature beverage was created, what was ginger commonly used to prevent?(Required)
2) JUNE 2026 (one month ago): Four products made it to the finals of Manufacture Alabama's "Coolest Thing Made in Alabama" contest. Here are the finalists. Which one won?(Required)
3) JULY 2025 (one year ago): Conecuh Sausage has been a major player in Evergreen for nearly 80 years. Where is its new plant?(Required)
4) JULY 2021 (five years ago): Serial entrepreneur Bill Smith created delivery service Shipt in Birmingham but started his next venture — providing temporary housing for execs on out-of-town assignment — in California, before bringing the HQ back to Alabama in 2021. What's the new company?(Required)
5) JULY 2016 (10 years ago): In May of 2016, Forbes identified a change of names for the richest person in Alabama, giving the title to Great Southern Wood's Jimmy Rane. Who had Forbes listed before Rane?(Required)
6) JULY 2001 (25 years ago): Business Alabama featured the mayors of the state's four largest cities talking about issues facing their cities. Which set of four is correct?(Required)
This quiz appeared in the July 2026 issue of Business Alabama.