UPS will lay off 130 at Alabama facility
UPS will lay off 130 workers at its Montgomery facility in February. UPS filed notice of the layoffs on the Alabama WARN list. – Workforce Alabama
Tony Bruno has resigned as president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, which operates the world’s largest rocket factory in Decatur. John Elbon has been named interim CEO of ULA, a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing. – AL.com
Athens receives grant for infrastructure, jobs
A $300,000 grant to Athens from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) will be used to bring infrastructure improvements, 100 new jobs and a new Food City grocery store to the North Alabama city. The city has also pledged $322,000 toward the project. – Hville Blast
