Business Alabama Staff
Canadian manufacturer opening facility in Tuscaloosa County
Epsilon Industries, a Canadian-based off-site construction system manufacturer, plans to open a site in Tuscaloosa that will create 180 jobs.
Alabama’s foreign direct investment increases by 11.8% from 2015 to 2020
Alabama has 116,900 workers employed by international companies, with 57% of those jobs being in manufacturing.
Georgia-Pacific awards $100,000 to Auburn University
Georgia-Pacific has donated $100,000 to Auburn University to fund a new digester, allowing engineering students to test a patented papermaking innovation.
Brasfield & Gorrie finishes 1.1 million-square-foot distribution center
Prologis Riverwest III, a distribution center in Georgia, was constructed by Brasfield & Gorrie using tilt-up construction methods.
Innovate Alabama awards $3 million to Alabama small businesses
In its second round of supplemental grants, Innovate Alabama has awarded $3 million to small businesses across Alabama.
Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence will study AI, machine learning
The new Alabama Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence will work to improve the development and understanding of AI and machine learning.
Williams Blackstock names new leaders
Williams Blackstock Architects expands its executive team and names new chief executive officer and president.
Tech leaders urge support for Birmingham-Southern College
A group of 24 founders of technology-related companies in Alabama have signed a letter to the board of Innovate Alabama urging support for Birmingham-Southern College in its quest for a one-time investment of bridge funding.
C Spire exec relocating to Birmingham
C Spire’s chief financial officer is relocating from Mississippi to Birmingham and will oversee the company’s growth in Alabama.
Launch Tank names business competition finalists
Eight finalists will compete March 20 for more than $20,000 as part of the Singing River Trail Launch Tank, a North Alabama business competition presented by Launch 2035.