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By William Thornton; Wthornton Com•September 15, 2025
UAB Hospital names new interim CEO; new executive role created Recruitment is underway for the position. Software company to open global headquarters in Birmingham next year The company provides management software and integrated payments for health, fitness, and wellness organizations. Firm acquires three buildings in Shelby County town center with plans for renovation The acquisition comprises about 90,000 square feet of commercial space. Alabama city continues hot streak, as auto supplier opens $30 million facility, creating 120 jobs 2026 has seen several auto supplier announcements in Auburn. Alabama city approves customer fee for new steakhouse The building would be city-owned and leased back to Big Mike’s Steakhouse. $2.25 million grant could pave way for south Alabama economic development The company's name has not yet been revealed. City of Birmingham to buy downtown tower for $11 million Renasant Bank added its name to the tower in 2008. New coffee shop opens in Blount County The first shop opened last year. Another restaurant added to shuttered Shelby County Pihakis development The four-restaurant development closed back in April. Hurricane Isaias caused $33.5 million in timber damage to Alabama The storm damaged more than 2.5 million tons of timber This company is hiring 2,500 people in Alabama for the holidays Full-time employees will also receive benefits after Jan. 1, 2027. Alabama’s foreclosure risk is rising: These counties have the highest risk At least four counties have a foreclosure risk rate above 50%.
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