Permit issued for major Huntsville building; Realtors name Huntsville market ‘to watch”; Ivey bans TikTok; Boeing secures $109 million contract extension; Pollo Campero hosts ‘road show’

The City of Huntsville has issued a permit for a nearly $68 million building that will be part of the CityCentre mixed-use development

Permit issued for Huntsville CityCentre building

The City of Huntsville has issued a permit for a nearly $68 million building that will be part of the CityCentre mixed-use development. Capstone Building Corp. is listed as the builder.  – AL.com

 

Realtors name Huntsville market ‘to watch’ in 2023

The National Association of Realtors has named Huntsville among the top 10 real estate markets to watch in 2023. The 10 markets are expected to outperform other metro areas in 2023. – News 19

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Ivey bans TikTok

Gov. Kay Ivey has banned the use of the social media app TikTok on state devices and internet networks. She cited security threats from China as her concern. The FBI last month said the Chinese government could use the app to collect data on U.S. citizens. – Alabama Political Reporter

 

Boeing secures $109 million contract modification for defense system work

Boeing has secured a $109.1 million contract modification from the Missile Defense Agency for the work the company does on the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system. The work will be done in Huntsville, Alaska and California.  – GovCon Wire

 

Pollo Campero hosts ‘road show’ in Birmingham

The Pollo Campero chicken chain, looking to expand into Alabama, is hosting a Road Show Discover Day in Birmingham today from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Potential franchise operators can learn about the company and its opportunities at the event at the Westin Birmingham. Franchise director Blas Escarcega recently discussed the company on the Business Alabama Podcast.  – Pollo Campero

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