Unemployment claims decrease slightly
Unemployment claims in Alabama were down slightly for the week ending Oct. 3 – 7,732, compared to 8,805 the previous week. It’s the lowest number of claims since the week of March 21. – Alabama Department of Labor
Terry Saban among new Stillman trustees
Stillman College has three new board of trustees members, including Terry Saban, wife of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban. Katie Boyd Britt, president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, and James D. Anderson are the other two new members. – WBRC-6
Techstars, Alabama Power, UA forge partnership
University of Alabama students will have internship opportunities at startups that are part of the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator. Alabama Power is a founding partner of the accelerator, which invests in startups with a technology or business model relevant to the energy industry. – Alabama NewsCenter
Huntsville’s MartinFederal launches grants program
MartinFederal Consulting, a Huntsville business that works with the departments of Defense, Energy and Justice, among others, has launched MartinConnects, which will award grants to community nonprofits. Two high-impact grants will be awarded each year to nonprofits that support veterans, women & children, wellness, STEM or homelessness. – MartinFederal
