Business Alabama Staff
USDA breaks ground on soil research buildings at Auburn
New soil research buildings in Auburn will house the National Soil Dynamics Laboratory
Master Boat Builders chosen to build two tugboats
Master Boat Builders, of Coden in Mobile County, has been awarded a contract to build two tugboats for Moran Towing Corp. of Connecticut.
Northrop Grumman’s counter UAS system passes test
The Counter Unmanned Aerial System live fire test targeted the system’s quick integration of new sensors.
Crosswhite to retire as Alabama Power CEO
Mark Crosswhite, CEO of Alabama Power since 2014 and an employee of the company since 2006, will retire effective Dec. 31.
Aerojet Rocketdyne expanding Huntsville presence
Aerojet Rocketdyne, already a major presence in Huntsville, is expanding with a new 379,000-square-foot facility
USA Health to build freestanding surgery center
USA Health has received Certificate of Need Board approval to build a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center in west Mobile.
Hyundai wins U.S. News honors as top SUV brand
For the third year in a row, Hyundai has been named the top SUV brand in America by U.S. News & World Report. Hyundai makes SUVs in Montgomery.
First Solar chooses Lawrence County for solar module plant
The $1.1 billion photovoltaic solar module manufacturing facility will employ more than 700 when in operation.
Deshe family gift launches UA business building renovation
A $2 million gift from University of Alabama alumnus Ari Deshe and his wife, Ann, will kick off a $4 million fundraising campaign to renovate Mary Hewell Alston Hall
Oakworth tops “best bank to work for” list for fifth straight year
For the fifth year in a row, Oakworth Capital Bank has been named Best Bank to Work For by American Banker Magazine.