Austal building 2 more Navy ships; Southern Company profits are up; Dothan construction group makes acquisition; Rotary Club of Birmingham has new executive director; Florida company now managing Huntsville senior living community

Mobile’s Austal USA has received a $55 million contract modification to construct two more landing craft (Utility 1700 class craft) for the U.S. Navy.

Austal building 2 more Navy ships

Mobile’s Austal USA has received a $55 million contract modification to construct two more landing craft (Utility 1700 class craft) for the U.S. Navy. The work is expected to be finished in March 2027. – Department of Defense

Southern Company profits are up

Southern Company, the parent company of Alabama Power, saw profits rise to $1.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a 43% increase over last year. Alabama Power’s  profits during the same time frame were $369 million, more than an 18% increase over last year. – Tribune Media Services via AL.com

Dothan construction group makes acquisition

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Dothan-based Construction Partners has completed its acquisition of Robinson Paving Company, headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. Construction Partners specializes in the construction and maintenance of roadways across six southeastern states. – Construction Partners

Rotary Club of Birmingham has new executive director

Lora Terry Blalock has been named the new executive director of the Rotary Club of Birmingham. Rotary Club of Birmingham is one of the largest Rotary Clubs in the world. – Bham Now

Florida company now managing Huntsville senior living community

SRI Management, based in Tallahassee, Florida, is managing Pioneer Senior Living at Upland Park in Huntsville. The complex is owned by Nicol Investment Company. – SRI Management

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