Business Alabama Staff
West Alabama Chamber selects new leader
Kyle South will begin serving as president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on July 1.
Samford, Hoar break ground on $65 million recreation, wellness complex
Birmingham-based Hoar Construction has broken ground on Samford University’s $65 million Campus, Recreation, Wellness and Athletic Complex
Two Alabama companies awarded DoD contracts
American Apparel, in Selma, awarded $71.6 million contract; Intrepid LLC, of Huntsville, receives $11.1 million contract.
Shipt pledges $1M to Birmingham Promise
Funds aim to help Birmingham City School students with college funding and career guidance.
EFI Automotive expands in Elkmont
The automotive supplier is investing $6 million in its North American headquarters and adding 35 jobs.
5 named to 2nd HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator
Five startups have been selected for the spring 2023 cohort of the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to build battery cell plant in Georgia
Battery cells made in Georgia, will go to Hyundai Mobis in Montgomery for assembly; then to Hyundai to power its EVs.
Cullman Regional seeks to build surgery center in Hartselle
Cullman Regional plans to build an ambulatory surgery center in the Hartselle Health Park. It awaits word from Alabama’s Certificate of Need Review Board.
Pryor Field plans $30 million overhaul with new deal
The Pryor Field Airport Authority has signed a 25-year lease with a 10-year option with Huntsville-based Acquisition Integration, which plans a $30 million investment that could create 250 jobs at the Tanner airport.
NOAA awards funding for three projects affecting Alabama
The Nature Conservancy in Alabama to head up two of the three projects at more than $27 million.