Wikipedia founder among Sloss Tech keynoters
Huntsville native Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, is among the keynote speakers scheduled for Birmingham’s Sloss Tech June 24-26. Other speakers announced include Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter; Talia Cotton, founder of the design and technology agency Cotton; and Amanda Sabreah, a strategic adviser to CEOs and other executives. – AL.com
Tuscaloosa airport undergoing $22M runway expansion
The Tuscaloosa National Airport broke ground Wednesday on a $22 million runway expansion. The upgraded runway will be able to accommodate larger aircraft. – Bama Buzz
Greenville hospital dedicates 2 departments
Greenville’s Regional Medical Center held a ceremony to mark the naming of the Dr. Danny Hood Intensive Care Unit and Norman Floyd McGowin Department of Surgery. Frey Medical Management acquired the hospital three months ago. – WAKA 8
Pylon breaks ground on wellness center
Birmingham-based Pylon Building Group has started construction on Vitalogy Wellness Center & Med-Spa in Birmingham. The three-story facility will replace the Metcalf Realty building. – ABC 33/40
