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All Points is excited to announce a new Mentor-Protégé Agreement with iXPressGenes, enhancing efforts to counter biologi...
12/14/2025

All Points is excited to announce a new Mentor-Protégé Agreement with iXPressGenes, enhancing efforts to counter biological threats by advancing RNA-analysis tech. This partnership under the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program will accelerate the development of breakthrough tools for early threat detection, supporting DTRA’s mission and national security. Discover how this collaboration aims to empower innovative small businesses and strengthen the defense supply chain. Learn more about our commitment to innovation and mission success. Visit allpointsllc.com for details.

All Points Logistics LLC collaborates with iXPressGenes to accelerate identifying early gene-expression changes caused by exposure to biological agents.

Discover which public university in Alabama is leading the way in enrollment for Fall 2025. With insights from the Alaba...
12/13/2025

Discover which public university in Alabama is leading the way in enrollment for Fall 2025. With insights from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, you can explore the full list today. Read more in the November 2025 issue of Business Alabama. Check it out now!

Alabama's public universities, ranked by preliminary student enrollment in Fall 2025.

Exciting news in the banking world! FirstBanc of Alabama is merging with First Fidelity Bank in a $20.5 million deal. Th...
12/13/2025

Exciting news in the banking world! FirstBanc of Alabama is merging with First Fidelity Bank in a $20.5 million deal. This partnership will expand reach across East Central Alabama, combining resources to better serve their communities. With a history dating back to 1848, FirstBanc continues to grow its legacy of strong community banking. Stay tuned for more updates as they finalize this transformative merger!

Fort Payne-based FBDC Financial Corp. is merging with Talladega-based FirstBanc of Alabama Inc.

Big news for Monroeville! Bad Boy Mowers is investing $10.5 million in a new tractor assembly plant, bringing 50 jobs to...
12/12/2025

Big news for Monroeville! Bad Boy Mowers is investing $10.5 million in a new tractor assembly plant, bringing 50 jobs to the former Vanity Fair site. With Alabama’s strong workforce, this project signals exciting growth for Monroe County. Learn more about how this investment boosts local families and the regional economy.

Bad Boy Mowers is bringing a major new operation to rural Alabama.

Robins & Morton and Samford University celebrate a milestone with the completion of new residence halls. Offering state-...
12/12/2025

Robins & Morton and Samford University celebrate a milestone with the completion of new residence halls. Offering state-of-the-art housing for freshmen and Greek societies, this project marks the first phase in Samford Horizons: A Blueprint for Tomorrow. Discover how these modern facilities are shaping a Christ-centered, residential experience aimed at becoming the nation's premier university living environment. Learn more about the partnership fueling growth in Homewood.

The residence halls and Greek housing added a combined 653 beds on the campus.

Discover the new Colina WeHo community in Birmingham, developed by Dobbins Group and Capstone Building Corp. This luxuri...
12/11/2025

Discover the new Colina WeHo community in Birmingham, developed by Dobbins Group and Capstone Building Corp. This luxurious $51 million project offers modern living options with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Located between Red Mountain Park and Homewood Athletic Complex, the community features exceptional amenities, including a pickleball court, fitness centers, a pet park, and more. Dive into a space designed for renewal and growth! 🔗 Learn more about this thoughtfully crafted development.

Capstone Building served as general contractor on the Birmingham project.

Eli Lilly is making history in Alabama with a $6 billion investment in a new high-tech manufacturing facility in Huntsvi...
12/11/2025

Eli Lilly is making history in Alabama with a $6 billion investment in a new high-tech manufacturing facility in Huntsville. This marks the largest initial investment in the state's history and promises to bring 3,000 construction jobs and 450 permanent roles. The facility will produce key ingredients for revolutionary anti-obesity and other transformative medications. By 2032, Huntsville will stand at the forefront of global pharmaceutical innovation. Learn more about this game-changing development.

New pharma plant represents the largest initial investment in state history.

Austal USA marks a historic milestone with the keel laying of the Coast Guard cutter Pickering in Mobile. Celebrated by ...
12/10/2025

Austal USA marks a historic milestone with the keel laying of the Coast Guard cutter Pickering in Mobile. Celebrated by Dr. Meghan Pickering Seymour, who welded her initials onto the keel, this event kicks off a potential $3.3 billion contract for 11 Offshore Patrol Cutters. The 360-foot vessels, equipped for law enforcement and rescue operations, stand as a testament to Austal USA's commitment to delivering vital maritime security assets. Witness more from the ceremony as Admirals and Congress members salute this engineering feat.

The Cutter Pickering is the first of up to 11 cutters under a contract with a potential value of $3.3 billion.

Join Samantha Williams in her inspiring journey to reshape Birmingham's future through education and opportunity. As the...
12/10/2025

Join Samantha Williams in her inspiring journey to reshape Birmingham's future through education and opportunity. As the driving force behind Birmingham Promise, she's breaking barriers and lifting up the next generation. With $1 million in new funding, her mission is clear: empower every student for success. Discover how she's transforming lives and building a brighter tomorrow for Birmingham. Read more about her extraordinary impact now.

Birmingham Promise's mission to help Birmingham school students get access to higher education received a $1 million boost.

Thompson Gray celebrates a new chapter with the opening of its headquarters at Hays Farm, marking a significant step in ...
12/09/2025

Thompson Gray celebrates a new chapter with the opening of its headquarters at Hays Farm, marking a significant step in its growth journey in South Huntsville. As a 100% employee-owned company, they're not just changing addresses; they're investing in their community and workforce. Discover how this move strengthens their commitment to delivering mission-critical support to the Department of Defense. Dive deeper into their expanded capabilities and vision for the future at www.thompsongrayinc.net.

The new headquarters places the company in a mixed-use district that combines retail, green space and proximity to Redstone Arsenal.

Discover the diverse opportunities Alabama's independent colleges and universities offer, ranked by Fall 2024 student en...
12/09/2025

Discover the diverse opportunities Alabama's independent colleges and universities offer, ranked by Fall 2024 student enrollment. From Tuskegee University's historic campus to cutting-edge programs, explore your future education possibilities. Check out the full list in the November 2025 issue of Business Alabama here: [link].

Alabama's independent colleges and universities, ranked by student enrollment in Fall 2024.

The Alabama Port Authority is setting the stage for the future with a $100M overhaul of Mobile's Pier B South. Originall...
12/08/2025

The Alabama Port Authority is setting the stage for the future with a $100M overhaul of Mobile's Pier B South. Originally built in the 1920s, this modernization will bolster Alabama's breakbulk trade, accommodating larger, heavier cargo. With federal support and local expertise from RJ Baggett Construction, this project promises to secure Mobile's position as a crucial trade hub for years to come. Find out how this upgrade will impact local industries from steel to forestry.

Upgrades to Pier B South will support breakbulk and general cargo trade.

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Business Alabama covers business, large and small, in all sectors of the Alabama economy. From emerging technologies to vital manufacturing clusters, Business Alabama has been tracking the growth of the Alabama economy for over three decades. From the state house to the plant floor, we report in detail on the vital regional issues that go unnoticed in the daily newspapers and the national business magazines.