Alabama holiday spending hit record
Alabamians spent a record-setting $17 billion in November and December 2021, according to the Alabama Revenue Department. That’s 15.4% growth over the same months in 2020. – Alabama Political Reporter
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Birmingham airport plans $8 million in improvements for World Games
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has budgeted $8.3 million for improvements at the airport prior to July’s World Games 2022. Improvements planned include parking deck elevator updates, wi-fi enhancements and refreshed loading bridges and terminal seating. – Birmingham Times
North Carolina brewery coming to Alabama
Hi-Wire Brewing, of Asheville, North Carolina, will open its first Alabama location in Birmingham. It will be the anchor tenant of Lakeview Green in the city’s Lakeview District. The 24-tap bar is expected to open in late summer. – AL.com
Synovus commits $1.76 million for philanthropy
Synovus Bank committed $1.76 million to support education, needs-based and health and wellness causes throughout the bank’s five-state area, including Alabama. The Georgia-based bank awarded the donations through its corporate donations program. — Valdosta Daily Times
