Scottsboro Starbucks union vote: it’s a tie
A union vote at Starbucks in Scottsboro resulted in a tie, though challenged votes might tell the tale. Results were eight in favor and eight against the union, with four ballots challenged. The National Labor Relations Board will investigate the contested ballots in the coming days. – Alabama Political Reporter
Indiana company buys Alabama group
Eko Solutions, a subsidiary of Indiana-based Land Betterment Corp., has purchased Decatur-based CSI Equipment Sales LLC in a $6 million stock deal. CSI provides specialized metal fabrication for the automotive industry and military, among others. – Inside Indiana Business
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Forbes names Alabama’s 10 best employers
Forbes’ latest list of best employers in Alabama includes homegrown companies and national companies with a heavy state presence. The top 10 are NASA, Southern Company, 3M, City of Hoover School System, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Northrop Grumman, Auburn University, Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  – AL.com
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Birmingham Kiwanis honors new Hall of Famers
The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham will honor six new inductees into its Birmingham Business Hall of Fame tonight. The new inductees are Kirkwood R. Balton, Booker T. Washington Insurance Co.; Thomas E. Jernigan, Marathon Corp.; Judy M. Merritt, Jefferson State Community College; Claude B. Nielsen, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United; and David W. Wood II and John H. Wood, both of Wood Fruitticher Grocery Co. – Bham Now
