Amazon union vote count begins today
The National Labor Relations Board today will start counting ballots cast in the second union election at Amazon’s Bessemer fulfillment center. Amazon won the first vote, and the facility wasn’t unionized, but it was contested and a new election was ordered. It’s not known when results will be available. – AL.com
 Alabama pizzeria wins national award
Joe Carlucci of Valentina’s Pizza & Wine Bar in Madison made pizza named best in the International Pizza Challenge’s Traditional and Southeast Region divisions. The contest was part of the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.  – WHNT 19
Huntsville digital commerce group acquires company
CommentSold, a digital commerce platform that allows live and social selling, has acquired Social Retail Success, an advanced business analytics suite. CommentSold is headquartered in Huntsville. – Business Wire
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Brasfield & Gorrie celebrates topping out of Austin facility
Birmingham-based Brasfield & Gorrie has topped out its HCA St. David’s North Austin Women’s Services expansion and renovation in Austin, Texas. The four-story, 166,369-square-foot expansion will add operating rooms, postpartum rooms and antepartum rooms. – Brasfield & Gorrie
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Shoe Station joining Birmingham-area retail shops
Shoe Station will open at the Vestavia City Center along U.S. 31 in Vestavia Hills. The Mobile-based chain has 22 location in five states. – Birmingham Business Journal
