Alabama workforce group is closing
Central Six AlabamaWorks!, which has worked with companies to supply workers since 2014, will no longer receive state funding after Sept. 30, and it is closing down. The workforce group serves Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties. – AL.com
America’s Thrift Stores CEO is retiring
Ken Sobaski is retiring from his role as CEO of Birmingham-based America’s Thrift Stores. Chris Homewood will succeed him effective Aug. 18, and Sobaski will join the company’s board of directors. – Bama Buzz
Hyundai gives $100,000 to Mobile hospital
USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels to support efforts to help childhood cancer patients. Hyundai Hope on Wheels is a nonprofit committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. – USA Health System
Austal begins building 2nd patrol cutter
Austal USA has received a $273 million contract option award from the U.S. Coast Guard and has started construction of a second Stage 2 Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter. The work is being done at Austal USA’s facility in Mobile. – Austal
