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UAB Health System and UnitedHealthcare announced Thursday that they had reached a tentative agreement on a new health insurance contract.

Jason Wilson has been named the new executive director of Montgomery Whitewater Park.

JPMorganChase commits $2 million to help Alabama small businesses JPMorganChase on Monday announced a $2 million commitment to help Alabama small businesses succeed. The money will be used to improve capital access, assist entrepreneurs and offer technical assistance for capital providers. – Birmingham Times U.S. News taps UAB as best hospital in Alabama – again For the 12th consecutive year, UAB Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Alabama and the Birmingham metro area by U.S. News & World Report. UAB Medicine ranked nationally in five specialties, including rheumatology, neurology and geriatrics. – Bham Now Abercrombie & Fitch returning to Alabama Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is planning a return to Alabama, opening in the fall at the Summit in Birmingham. The previous Abercrombie & Fitch location at the Riverchase Galleria closed several years ago. – AL.com Hangout Music Festival to return in 2026 The Gulf Shores City Council voted unanimously on a one-year extension of the franchise agreement for the Hangout Music Festival. This year, the event rebranded as the Sand in My Boots concert, and this vote allows it to take place in 2026, with an optional extension for 2027 if both sides agree to it. – OBA Costco coming to Birmingham suburb Costco is coming to Irondale, marking the wholesale retailer’s sixth location in Alabama and second in the Birmingham area. It will be a $105 million project that will include a gas station. – WBRC 6

The makers of Clyde May’s Whiskey have announced partnerships with athletics at Auburn University, the University of Alabama and Troy University.

Pinnacle Financial Partners, based in Nashville, and Synovus Financial Corp., based in Columbus, Georgia, are merging in an $8.6 billion deal.

Auburn University has agreed to a multi-year paartnerhip with Peachtree Entertainment, which will bring live music events to both Neville Arena and Jordan-Hare Stadium several times a year.

Construction will begin this fall on a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Foley.

Maynard Nexsen has merged with Miller Lavoie LLP, an Atlanta-based real estate law firm, effective July 31.

Rural King is investing $12 million to renovate an existing building in Gadsden, with plans to open before the end of the year.

Breathe Better Institute has opened a primary clinic at The Range in Huntsville. The ENT clinic will offer consultations and advanced treatments.