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Alabama Businesses Raise Alarm Over Rising TariffsAlabama Businesses Raise Alarm Over Rising Tariffs

Alabama Businesses Raise Alarm Over Rising Tariffs

News Summary At the Buy Alabama’s Best Day event in Montgomery, local businesses voiced concerns about the effects of increasing…

19 hours ago
Birmingham Advocates for Community Pharmacy ProtectionBirmingham Advocates for Community Pharmacy Protection

Birmingham Advocates for Community Pharmacy Protection

News Summary As independent pharmacies face severe financial pressures, the Alabama Senate has voted unanimously to propose a bill to…

19 hours ago
Alabama’s Biotech Community Faces Funding ChallengesAlabama’s Biotech Community Faces Funding Challenges

Alabama’s Biotech Community Faces Funding Challenges

News Summary Alabama's biotech sector faces uncertain times due to proposed cuts in NIH funding, which may upset ongoing research…

2 days ago
Huntsville Duo Honored as Alabama’s Small Business Persons of the YearHuntsville Duo Honored as Alabama’s Small Business Persons of the Year

Huntsville Duo Honored as Alabama’s Small Business Persons of the Year

News Summary Kim and Larry Lewis, the founders of PROJECTXYZ, Inc., have been named Alabama's Small Business Persons of the…

2 days ago
Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares Merger AnnouncementRenasant Corporation and The First Bancshares Merger Announcement

Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares Merger Announcement

News Summary Renasant Corporation plans to acquire The First Bancshares in an all-stock merger worth $1.2 billion. This collaboration aims…

3 days ago
Birmingham Secures $2.7 Million for Biotech CompaniesBirmingham Secures $2.7 Million for Biotech Companies

Birmingham Secures $2.7 Million for Biotech Companies

News Summary Birmingham, Alabama, is set to benefit from over $2.7 million in funding awarded to eight innovative biotech companies…

7 days ago
Birmingham Community Mourns the Loss of Banking IconBirmingham Community Mourns the Loss of Banking Icon

Birmingham Community Mourns the Loss of Banking Icon

News Summary The Birmingham community is grieving the sudden loss of Chip Smallwood, a respected banking executive who passed away…

1 week ago
Montgomery to Birmingham Train Service Efforts Gain MomentumMontgomery to Birmingham Train Service Efforts Gain Momentum

Montgomery to Birmingham Train Service Efforts Gain Momentum

News Summary Montgomery is currently abuzz with excitement as the Southern Rail Commission seeks to restore passenger rail service to…

2 weeks ago
Alabama Faces Winter Storms: Emergency Assistance Fund ActivatedAlabama Faces Winter Storms: Emergency Assistance Fund Activated

Alabama Faces Winter Storms: Emergency Assistance Fund Activated

News Summary As Winter Storms Cora and Enzo impact Alabama, the Alabama Business Charitable Trust has announced a $250,000 emergency…

3 weeks ago
Join The Funding Lab Workshop for Alabama Small BusinessesJoin The Funding Lab Workshop for Alabama Small Businesses

Join The Funding Lab Workshop for Alabama Small Businesses

News Summary The Funding Lab workshop is set to take place on March 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.…

3 weeks ago