HudsonAlpha lands $15M grant for farmland program
Huntsville’s HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has been awarded a $15 million grant
Alabama bankers worry that stablecoins could undermine traditional banking
Local bankers are advocating for regulation regarding stablecoins.
CommerceOne Financial Corp. is acquiring Green Dot Corp.
Approximately 72% of Green Dot Corp.’s shareholders approved its acquisition.
All.Space chooses the Shoals for its U.S. technical and manufacturing hub
The company’s Alabama location will serve as a focal point for its U.S. operations.
Sloss Tech 2026 opens June 24 in Birmingham
Sloss Tech, a three-day conference featuring speakers and a regional startup competition, opens Wednesday, June 24, at venues across downtown Birmingham.
Google to invest $1.5 billion in Jackson County
The expansion of its data center campus and initiatives will take place this year and in 2027.
VivoSphere wins $100,000 through Alabama Launchpad
VivoSphere won the $100,000 top prize in Alabama Launchpad’s Cycle 1 2026 life sciences competition.
Auburn Research and Technology Foundation breaks ground on new RFID Lab
The 100,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in summer 2027.
Huntsville-based SkyfireAI raises $11 million in seed financing
SkyfireAI will use the funding to develop an AI-native platform for multi-ship drone operations.
Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO
Tim Cook, the Alabama native who has served as CEO of Apple since 2011, is stepping down from the job effective Sept. 1.









