Vulcan Materials wins round against Mexico
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes Tribunal has ruled that Mexico violated the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) when it stopped Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials from operating in part in Mexico in 2018. Vulcan initiated arbitration proceedings. — AL.com
Tom Beckbe secures minority investment
Birmingham-based outdoor apparel and gear manufacturer Tom Beckbe has received a minority investment from Cox Outdoors. Cox Outdoors, a division of Cox Enterprises, focuses on partnering with outdoor consumer brands to drive conservation and generational growth. — PR Newswire
Madison plans new aquatics center
The city of Madison and Madison City Schools are building an aquatics center at Madison’s Dublin Park. The 60-acre park already features soccer fields, a gym, tennis courts and more. — Hville Blast
Foley pauses data center applications
The Foley City Council has paused data center applications in the city for six months. The moratorium gives the city time to study the impact data centers might have on the community. — News 5
