Business Alabama Staff
Alabama Tops for Tornado Damage Dollars
Between 2010 and 2020, Alabama was hit by 196 tornadoes, causing 284 deaths and $1.9 billion in property damage — worst among the states...
Jefferson State Partners to Launch Heavy Equipment Program
A new heavy equipment program launched by Jefferson State Community College and more than 20 business and industry partners will help address the need...
Tom Livers
Bellingrath Gardens and Home has hired Tom Livers as director of development.
He will be responsible for securing and directing all annual and capital gifts...
Alabama IT Jobs Climbing in 2021
The number of tech-related jobs in Alabama is poised to grow by an estimated 2,620 new jobs in 2021, with half of those jobs...
Major Golf Course Planned for Lake Martin Development
A golf course designed by architect Bill Coore and golfing legend Ben Crenshaw will be the centerpiece of The Heritage, a luxury development at...
Birmingham Disparity Study Needs More Business Input
A study to determine if minority- and woman-owned businesses are getting their fair share of contracts from the City of Birmingham needs more input...
Talladega Track Trek for Tornado Relief
Everyday drivers have a chance at the extraordinary on Friday — the opportunity to take their own cars for a spin twice around the...
DC BLOX Captures $187M in Financing
Data center operator DC BLOX announced this week that it has secured $187 million in long-term financing to refinance existing credit facilities, add liquidity...
Chace Lake Villas and Renaissance at Galleria have new owners
Two multifamily property sales in the Birmingham area have brought a combined $58.2 million.
Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of Chace Lake Villas for...
Austal USA Breaks Ground for Steel
Austal USA broke ground Friday for a steel shipbuilding line adjacent to its aluminum shipbuilding facilities. The company — Mobile’s largest industrial employer —...