Business Alabama Staff
Mike Slive Foundation Funds Prostate Cancer Research
Birmingham-based Mike Slive Foundation has awarded six grants to help fund research into prostate cancer, two of them to researchers at the University of...
Dynetics Hits Milestone on Quest to make NASA Human Landing
Huntsville-based Dynetics has submitted its proposal for Option A for a human landing system for NASA’s Artemis Program. Dynetics has also completed its continuation...
EDPA Names VP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Miller Girvin has been hired as executive vice president of innovation and entrepreneurship at the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama.Girvin previously served as chief...
Marmon VP to Retire
Kelly Dier, of Birmingham, has announced his retirement from Marmon Holdings Inc. after 51 years of service to the organization.Dier, who most recently served...
Joint U.S./Canadian Venture Will Create 60 Jobs in Jasper
A $45 million joint venture between Jasper Lumber Co. and Canada’s Tolko Industries Ltd. will create at least 60 jobs, Gov. Kay Ivey said...
Broadband Connectivity Program Extended into 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday extended the Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program, which has provided access to high-speed internet for about 200,000 Alabama...
Economic Development Veteran will lead Birmingham Business Alliance
Ron Kitchens, who brings with him 30 years of economic development experience in Missouri, Texas and Michigan, has been named president and CEO of...
Wallace State’s Mechatronics Program Upgraded
Wallace State Community College’s Mechatronics/Electronics/Robotics program will receive new equipment through an Alabama Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program grant developed by the Alabama Community College...
COVID Test and Urgent Care Site Opens in Mobile
California-based Carbon Health is opening a new clinic in Mobile, first to provide rapid COVID tests and antibody testing, later to transition into an...
Protective Life Supports Inclusion Program at University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is launching the Diversity in Business Bridge Program in the Culverhouse College of Business, an initiative to help underrepresented students...