EBSCO invests in Georgia renewable energy company
Birmingham-based EBSCO Industries has invested in Cherry Street Energy, a renewable power company in Georgia. Cherry Street has its own infrastructure and charges customers for the renewable power they consume. Clients include the cities of Atlanta and Savannah, Emory University and Gulfstream.  – Bama Buzz
Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed October as Alabama HBCU Month. Alabama has the largest number of HBCUs – historically Black colleges and universities – in the nation. There are 14 HBCUs in Alabama. – Alabama Political Reporter
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Belle Chevre buys goat cheese brand
Elkmont’s Belle Chevre has acquired the goat cheese brand Chevoo. Belle Chevre has been producing goat cheese products for more than 30 years. Chevoo offers five flavors of marinated chevre cubes. – EIN Presswire
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Shoals Black Business Expo planned
The sixth annual Shoals Black Business Expo will take place Oct. 23 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the North Alabama State Fairground in Muscle Shoals. At the event, local business owners sell their products and network with the community. The event is organized in part by the University of North Alabama College of Business and Technology. – News 19