Novelis plant may be among state’s most expensive
The Novelis aluminum manufacturing plant under construction in North Baldwin County may end up costing $4.1 billion, more than 60% over what was originally planned. The plant, originally scheduled to open in 2025, is now looking toward a 2026 completion. – AL.com
American Queen Voyages, the river cruise company that made stops in Florence and Decatur, has shut down. The company said it could not recover from the effects of the pandemic. – Bama Buzz
Montgomery Chamber receives STEM grant
A recent grant from the Alabama STEM Council to the Montgomery Chamber will be used to expand the TechMGM initiative. TechMGM is a coalition of industry, educational and governmental bodies collaborating to harness Montgomery’s technological assets. – Montgomery Chamber
Doster completes UAB sports medicine renovation
Doster Construction Co. has recently completed the second phase of renovations for the UAB Hospital Highlands in downtown Birmingham. The renovations include a new outpatient sports medicine clinic, including waiting room, offices, treatment rooms and exam rooms. – Doster Construction Co.