UAW president meets with Mercedes workers
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain and regional director Tim Smith met with Mercedes-Benz workers at the UAW union hall in Coaling. The UAW announced the meeting on X, formerly known as Twitter. – AL.com
A $21 million SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel is coming to Leeds. The 115-suite hotel will be built next to the existing Hampton Inn. It’s expected to open in 2026. – Bham Now
ServisFirst expanding in Tennessee
ServisFirst Bank is adding a new office in Memphis. The Homewood-based ServisFirst has offices in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charleston, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, North Carolina, Northwest Florida, Tennessee, Virginia Beach and West Central Florida. – BusinessWire
Austal golf event raises more than $200,000
Austal USA’s 13th annual charity golf tournament raised $224,000 for five charities in the Mobile area. The event, held at Mobile’s Magnolia Grove Golf Course, raised money for United Way of Southwest Alabama, Penelope House, Wilmer Hall Children’s Home, McKemie Place and Helping 2 Overcome. – Austal USA