Governor to sign prison agreements today; Regions will end financing
Gov. Kay Ivey will sign two agreements today for privately built prisons, both to be constructed by CoreCivic,one of the nation’s largest private prison companies. Birmingham-based Regions said they will not continue a line of credit with CoreCivic beyond 2023, when their contract with the group ends.  – Alabama Political Reporter
UA among Best College Campuses
The University of Alabama ranks 10th on the Best College Campuses 2021 list. UCLA tops the list, which ranks schools in areas including classrooms, labs, performance venues, housing, food and recreational facilities.  – University Magazine
A.G. Gaston conference to be held virtually
Birmingham’s A.G. Gaston Conference, a small-business and economic development event, will be held virtually Feb. 23—24, and it will be free. The event honors the legacy of Dr. A.G. Gaston and focuses on the importance of Black business. Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, will headline the conference. – The Birmingham Times
Birmingham’s GoodJob raises $3 million in funding
Birmingham’s GoodJob, a tech company that uses data and psychology to improve time-to-hire and employee retention rates, has secured $3 million in funding, it has announced. The company launched primarily in Birmingham in June 2020 and plans to use the $3 million to expand in major markets across the U.S. – Cision
