Alabama attending Farnborough International Airshow
A number of Alabama representatives are attending the Farnborough International Airshow in England this week. The delegation includes lawmakers, educators, economic development specialists and others associated with the aerospace, aviation and defense sectors. – Alabama Political Reporter
Alabama among locations for new IBM cybersecurity certificates
The Alabama Community College System is one of four across the U.S. that will offer two new IBM SkillsBuild certificates in cybersecurity and data analytics. The certificates will also be available in California, Colorado and Louisiana. – PR Newswire
Bessemer home décor outlet suffers water, smoke damage
Bessemer’s United Textiles, a fabric, rug and home décor store, suffered smoke and water damage because of a fire two doors down from them. It is unknown how long the store will be closed. – Bham Now
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has named Diana L. Bolden as chief financial officer in Birmingham’s Department of Finance. Bolden has 26 years of experience as an accountant. – Birmingham Times
ServisFirst opens in Auburn-Opelika
ServisFirst Bank has opened a location in the Auburn-Opelika area, its 14th office in Alabama. David Reaves will be market president in Auburn-Opelika. – Business Wire
