Alec Harvey
Protective Life to Close Six Offices, Expand Virtual Workforce
Birmingham’s Protective Life plans to expand the number of its employees working virtually and, within two years, close six offices around the country.
The move...
Top Headlines: Mask ordinance extended, Unemployment payments issued quickly
Mask rules extended, while hospital, nursing home restrictions eased
Gov. Kay Ivey extended a statewide mask ordinance through Nov. 8 and also eased visitor restrictions...
New State Website Compiles Family, Children Resources
The new Alabama Family Central website will provide information to parents, families, teachers and caregivers about child care, education, family and health services in...
Top Headlines: Milo’s opens Oklahoma plant, Birmingham passes budget with cuts
New board members at Manufacture Alabama
Four people have been named to Manufacture Alabama’s board of directors: Wesley Helton, sales and marketing manager, Specification Rubber...
UAB Aging Center Renews $4.5 Million Grant
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging has renewed a $4.5 million grant to...
Top Headlines: Ag secretary tours Sally-damaged region, Haynes Ambulance buys competitor
Church of the Highlands buys Shelby County land
Church of the Highlands bought two parcels of land along Alabama 119 in Shelby County for $2.25...
Protective Life to Acquire Atlanta-based Revolos
Birmingham’s Protective Life Corp. will acquire Atlanta-based Revolos, Protective’s fifth acquisition since it became part of Dai-ichi Holdings in 2015.
Revolos is a full-service finance...
Toyota Revs Up E-Learning Support
Toyota USA Foundation is helping North Alabama schools meet the needs of students by providing $200,000 for laptops and internet access. The funding is...
Top Headlines: UAH lands DOD grant, Discover helps Black-owned restaurants
UAH lands $3.7 million DOD grant
The University of Alabama in Huntsville has been awarded a $3.7 million grant from the Department of Defense. The...
What To Do When Employees Get Political on Social Media
Perhaps more than ever, employers are struggling with whether and how to address their employees’ social media posts on political and social issues. One...