Huntsville Facebook facility online; Austin new president at HPM; Protective lights up new stadium; Harbert has new logo; CJ Hester sells to ClaimsPro

The first two buildings on what will be a $1 billion campus for the Facebook Data Center in Huntsville have gone online.

Huntsville Facebook Data Center goes online

The first two buildings on what will be a $1 billion campus for the Facebook Data Center in Huntsville have gone online. The facilities are in North Huntsville Industrial Park. To celebrate, Facebook announced a $300,000 donation to the Space & Rocket Center for Space Camp scholarships. – AL.com

 

Austin new president of HPM

Mike Lanier will retire as president of Hoar Project Management effective Oct. 1, and Ryan Austin, currently COO and executive vice president of HPM, will succeed him. Lanier will serve as an advisor and consultant until the end of the year. Lanier co-founded HPM with Rob Burton, CEO of Hoar Holdings.  – HPM

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Protective lights up new Birmingham stadium

The Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham lit up its sign for the first time Tuesday night, with Gov. Kay Ivey, Mayor Randall Woodfin and others gathered to celebrate it. The stadium officially opens Oct. 2 for the UAB vs. Liberty University football game. — Patch

 

Harbert has new logo

Harbert Realty Services has introduced a new logo, which it says represents its identity as a leader in the commercial real estate industry. It’s the first update to the logo in four decades.  – Harbert Realty Services

 

CJ Hester sells to ClaimsPro

Mobile-based multi-state independent adjusting company CJ Hester has sold to ClaimsPro, an independent adjusting and claims management company. CJ Hester’s adjusters will join ClaimsPro’s existing team. – Insurance Business America

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