Fort Payne manufacturer closing
Renfro Brands will close its facility in Fort Payne at the end of the year, resulting in the loss of 455 jobs. Renfro Brands produces socks, legwear and apparel around the world. – Workforce Alabama
Construction of Loxley logistics center begins
Officials took part in a groundbreaking Wednesday at the Loxley Logistics Center. Crown West Realty is the company behind the new center, which the company hopes will draw more businesses and jobs to Baldwin County. – Fox 10
Birmingham company wins Alabama Launchpad Consumer Goods track
Vrobotics, a Birmingham-based company, has won $50,000 in Alabama Launchpad’s Consumer Goods Track. The award came for the company’s flagship product VizBack, which is an LED backpack designed to enhance safety for motorcycle riders. – Alabama Launchpad
Alabama restaurant closing after 30 years
Classic on Noble, a restaurant mainstay in Anniston for three decades, will close at the end of the year. Owners Cathy and David Mashburn plan to retire after closing the restaurant. – AL.com
