Alabama A&M approves new student facility
Huntsville’s Alabama A&M University has approved a new Student Amenities Center for campus. The $58 million facility will include gathering spaces, centralized campus services and student support offices. – Hville Blast
BBA exec will be new Hoover chamber CEO
Nan Baldwin, the Birmingham Business Alliance’s VP for chamber operations, has been chosen as the new CEO for the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. Tom Micelotta has been interim president and CEO of the chamber. – Birmingham Times
Austal awarded $47 million contract for Littoral Combat Ships
Mobile-based Austal USA has been awarded a $47.5 million contract by the U.S. Navy for Littoral Combat Ships. Most of the work will be done in Mobile. – U.S. Department of Defense