 HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator launches
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has launched its AgTech Investment Accelerator with five startup companies taking part in a 12-week program. The companies are Shipshape, Frakktal, MiFood Robot, MicroMGx and AgTech Logic. – Made in Alabama
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Minor league baseball draws 750K fans in 2022
Alabama’s three minor league baseball teams drew just over 750,000 fans in 2022. The teams are the Rocket City Trash Pandas out of Huntsville, Birmingham Barons and Montgomery Biscuits. The Trash Pandas led the Southern League in attendance, averaging 5,031 fans per game. – Bama Buzz
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Wallace State receives $1 million EV grant
Wallace State Community college has received a $1.2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for supporting electric vehicle manufacturing and maintenance in north Alabama. It’s part of $47 million given to 52 projects in communities affected by coal-related job losses. – The Washington Post
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Engel & Volkers opens new shop in Gulf Shores
Brokerage firm Engel & Volkers has opened a new real estate shop in Gulf Shores, hiring the founder and CEO of Harris Vacation Rentals. Harris Realty Group will now operate as Engel & Volkers Gulf Chores. – Real Trends
