JPMorganChase commits $2 million to help Alabama small businesses
JPMorganChase on Monday announced a $2 million commitment to help Alabama small businesses succeed. The money will be used to improve capital access, assist entrepreneurs and offer technical assistance for capital providers. – Birmingham Times
U.S. News taps UAB as best hospital in Alabama – again
For the 12th consecutive year, UAB Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Alabama and the Birmingham metro area by U.S. News & World Report. UAB Medicine ranked nationally in five specialties, including rheumatology, neurology and geriatrics. – Bham Now
Abercrombie & Fitch returning to Alabama
Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is planning a return to Alabama, opening in the fall at the Summit in Birmingham. The previous Abercrombie & Fitch location at the Riverchase Galleria closed several years ago. – AL.com
Hangout Music Festival to return in 2026
The Gulf Shores City Council voted unanimously on a one-year extension of the franchise agreement for the Hangout Music Festival. This year, the event rebranded as the Sand in My Boots concert, and this vote allows it to take place in 2026, with an optional extension for 2027 if both sides agree to it. – OBA
Costco coming to Birmingham suburb
Costco is coming to Irondale, marking the wholesale retailer’s sixth location in Alabama and second in the Birmingham area. It will be a $105 million project that will include a gas station. – WBRC 6
