Google: $1.55 billion economic impact on Alabama
Google says it provided $1.55 billion of economic activity in 2021 for thousands of Alabama businesses. This includes requests for directions, phone calls, bookings and other direct connections through Google. – Google
Registration open for HudsonAlpha, Urban Engine hackathon
HudsonAlpha is teaming with Urban Engine for the HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge May 6-8, featuring participants competing to solve real-world issues faced by researchers in genomics, genetics and biotechnology. Registration is open now. – HudsonAlpha
New hospital on verge of closing
The Thomasville Regional Medical Center, which opened just two years ago, is facing closure and needs $7 million to continue operating, its CEO says. The 29-bed facility is facing financial challenges tied to COVID-19 and hasn’t received relief aid from the federal government. – Alabama Political Reporter
Both union, Amazon contest Bessemer union vote
Both the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union and Amazon are challenging the latest union vote at Amazon’s Bessemer warehouse. The union trails in the tally, but there are a number of contested ballots that could alter the results. – The New York Times
