Birmingham trucking company shuts down
Birmingham-based Montgomery Transport LLC has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations. The closure affects about 1,000 employees. – AL.com
Faulkner launches capital campaign
Faulkner University in Montgomery has launched a $53 million capital campaign. The campaign, called “When Faith Shapes Futures,” will raise funds for an academic resource center, a health care simulation center and an expansion of the nursing school. – WSFA 12
EDPA launches strategy to attract tech companies
The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, along with the Alabama Department of Commerce and Innovate Alabama, has launched a statewide strategy to recruit high-growth tech companies to the state. “Alabama Puts Founders First” brings together new and expanded initiatives to help startups and small businesses scale in Alabama. – Made in Alabama
