Top Headlines: Alabama Businesses Faces 77% Unemployment Tax Increase, BCA Has New Logo/Website
Alabama businesses face 77% unemployment tax increase
Because of the number of unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabama businesses will see a 77% increase...
Threaded Fasteners Expands
Mobile-based Threaded Fasteners Inc. has expanded, acquiring Construction Fasteners LLC, which is based in Meridian, Mississippi.
The firms make and distribute steel fasteners for the...
John Cassimus’ Newest Venture is Online Cooking Show
At age 54, John Cassimus has lived a life that someone twice his age might envy.
Just a few of the highlights: Played football for...
Boulo Solutions Completes Seed Round Funding
Boulo Solutions, a Birmingham startup, has completed a Regulation D seed round of funding, which will fuel its expansion into five new markets this...
Spotlight on Shelby County: Economic Engines
Education & Workforce
Quality education is a major factor as potential homebuyers and businesses consider locations in Shelby County.
The Shelby County Board of Education, with...
Marie-Carmelle Elie, M.D.
Marie-Carmelle Elie, M.D., has been named chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.
With this...
Emily Jerkins
Emily Jerkins has been promoted to vice president of strategy and research at the Birmingham Business Alliance.
She joined the BBA in 2017 as economic...
Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell has joined the Governmental Affairs Practice as of counsel in Maynard Cooper & Gale’s Montgomery office.
Isbell has 18 years of experience working...
Shawn Hollis
Waynes Pest Control has promoted Shawn Hollis to president, replacing Eric Frye, who served in the role for the past four years. Frye helped...
Top Headlines: Blox Receives $40 Million Investment, Much at Stake for Amazon in AL...
Blox receives $40 million investment
Bessemer-based Blox has received a $40 million minority investment from Atlanta’s ASH Ventures. The Series B commitment should close later...