Lee, Baldwin, Madison top counties with most investments
A study conducted by Smart Asset ranked the top 10 counties in Alabama with the most incoming investments, measuring GDP, number of businesses opened and number of new building permits. The rankings? Lee, Baldwin, Madison, Shelby, Limestone, Autauga, St. Clair, Tuscaloosa, Tallapoosa and Russell. – Montgomery Advertiser
$200 million initiative trying to solve coast housing problems
Gateway Initiative is moving ahead with plans for a $200 million campus that would house a workforce development center and dorms. Those on the task force include South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and Coastal Alabama Chamber of Commerce executives, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism and the Coastal Alabama Community College. – AL.com
Birmingham EV owners answer questions about their vehicles
About two dozen electric vehicle owners answered questions for attendees at Saturday’s National Drive Electric Week Event at the Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham. The owners showed off their vehicles and answered questions about how they drive and charge. – Trussville Tribune
A&M’s Wims will become university president
Alabama A&M’s Daniel K. Wims, currently provost and vice president for academic affairs and research, will become president of the university when Andrew Hugine Jr. retires Dec. 31. The A&M board of trustees approved Wims as president in a 7-4 vote after interviewing three candidates. – News 19
