HData relocating to Birmingham
HData, one of nine companies participating in the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator, is forming a strategic partnership with Alabama Power and moving its headquarters from Illinois to Birmingham. The company digitizes the interface between the regulatory and private sectors for electric utilities, gas companies and oil pipelines.  – Alabama NewsCenter
UA will establish National Center on Forensics
The University of Alabama has been awarded $4 million to establish a National Center on Forensics. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice. – Sen. Richard Shelby’s office
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Loughead named Regions Financial Services Group leader
Leo Loughead, managing director for Regions’ Financial Services Group, has been named leader of that group, which is part of the Birmingham-based bank’s Specialized Industries division within Corporate Banking. Loughead is based in Atlanta. – Regions
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