Business Alabama Staff
Huntsville company wins $91 million defense contract
Huntsville-based Engineering Research and Consulting has received a $90.8 million contract to provide the U.S. Army with services in support of its Redstone Test Center.
Calhoun and Athens State break ground on residence hall in Decatur
The three-story facility will be the first residence hall for the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur.
Parkdale Mills plans to close in July
Parkdale Mills, the Alexander City textile mill that once was Avondale Mills, has announced that it plans to close in July, taking 113 jobs with it
Boise Cascade acquires Coastal Plywood
Boise Cascade Co. has acquired Coastal Plywood Co. and its two manufacturing locations, one of which is in Chapman in Butler County.
O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center lands $27.5 million grant
The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB has been awarded a five-year, $27.5 million National Cancer Institute grant.
Meta expanding its Huntsville campus
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is expanding its Huntsville data center campus, adding two buildings and 3.5 million square feet
Huntsville adds air cargo route to Brazil
International freight forwarder DSV has partnered with LATAM Group to provide weekly service from Huntsville International Airport to Brazil.
Cybersecurity job openings on the rise
The search for cybersecurity talent has ramped up in the last year with Alabama posting 10,531 cybersecurity job openings.
Presidents picked for two Alabama community colleges
Chris Cox has been named president of Shelton State and Danny Long (pictured) has been named president of Enterprise State.
Foster Farms acquired by Atlas Holdings
Foster Farms has been acquired by Atlas Holdings. The poultry producer is the second-largest industrial employer in Marengo County, with 400 workers.
