Birmingham startup raises $7 million
Acclinate, a startup based in Birmingham, has raised $7 million in Series A funding. The company is a health care tech company working to grow inclusivity in health care research. – Bham Now
Hartselle manufacturer is closing
Hartselle manufacturer Linamar Structures USA will close, affecting more than 150 employees in August. Linamar Structures produces parts for Honda, BMW, John Deere and GM, among others. – News 19
Orange Beach signs Foley Beach Express over to state
The city of Orange Beach has signed over the Foley Beach Express to the state of Alabama. The $5 toll to cross the bridge will be eliminated on May 23 at noon. – News 5
Birmingham votes to remove parking space minimums
The city of Birmingham passed a parking reform this week making it the first major city in the Deep South to remove parking space minimums citywide. That means businesses are no longer locked into having to provide a fixed number of parking spaces. – Birmingham Times
Saban Center partners with Westervelt Company
Tuscaloosa’s Saban Center, a STEM and arts campus, has signed a partnership with The Westervelt Company. The partnership is aimed at fostering cutting-edge initiatives in environmental education, research and outreach. – The Saban Center
