Alabama Shipyard wins small business award
Mobile-based Alabama Shipyard is one of seven small businesses named winners of the inaugural Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The winners will share more than $18 million in non-dilutive prize funding. — U.S. Small Business Administration
Southeast Energy Authority has new leadership
Brian Gilliland is the new president of Southeast Energy Authority, with Lori Messick and Anna Till also named to leadership positions. Based in Andalusia, SEA is a municipally owned wholesale energy company. — AL.com
Mobile Chamber rideshare program finalist for national award
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce’s MoGo Rideshare program is a finalist in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2026 Citizens Awards. The program is a finalist in the Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program category. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Construction Partners makes Texas acquisition
Dothan-based Construction Partners, which specializes in the construction and maintenance of roadways, has acquired the asphalt manufacturing and construction assets of J.H. Strain & Sons, based in Tye, Texas. The acquired operations will become part of Construction Partners’ Texas platform company, Lone Star Paving. — PR Newswire
