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Big Spring Park is the centerpiece of downtown Huntsville. Photo courtesy of Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau/Dennis Keim
Friday, May 24, 2013
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner, a Republican from Mobile who has served in the House since 2003, announced yesterday that he will resign to take a newly created role as vice chancellor of the state's university system responsible for government relations and economic development. — Mobile Press-Register
In a move coordinated by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Associated Press reports that several top law firms have volunteered to represent Indian guest workers in an action against Signal International, saying the firm brought them to the U.S. under false promises to do Hurricane Katrina clean up. — Washington Post/AP
Birmingham contractor Brasfield & Gorrie has been selected to complete construction of Trinity Medical Center's new hospital on Highway 280, a facility that was started by HealthSouth and then tied up for several years in court disputes. — Trinity Medical Center PR
Birmingham-based rehabilitation provider HealthSouth has announced plans for a 50-bed hospital in Newnan, Ga., — HealthSouth PR
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How Belk Wooed BirminghamIn its 125-year-history, one of the retail giant’s biggest challenges was its entry, six years ago, into Alabama’s biggest market. |
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Not Big Enough to SucceedBig government is a shame, but some government functions are “essential,” says Chief Justice Roy Moore, lobbying for a rollback in “budget cuts that have crippled the court system.” |
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Career Veer to Home GrownThe pull of family land brought California jazz singer Sandra Simone back to Talladega County, but her success has been a studied harmony of contemporary farm market skills. |
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Upstart StartupsMeet three young entrepreneurs erupting with fresh ideas, energy and enthusiasm. |
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Career Trends & SheepskinsDemand for workers in nursing, engineering and business are steering the choices of many of today’s university students. Others take a more idealistic track — following their passions. |
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Increasingly Vital Business LendingCredit unions have long been the source of micro loans to small businesses. With the 2008 financial crisis, they have substantially grown that role to fill the gap in business lending. |
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Get Ready for Crowdfunding — Free Enterprise with a Shadow SideThe SEC is close to issuing its final rules on equity crowdfunding under the JOBS Act. It could be the Internet portal to jobs and free enterprise, or it could open a floodgate of scams and frauds. |
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Who I Went to When I Needed HelpOften the best lessons in business come from challenges that require collaboration with experts. Four Alabama businesses share their go-to experiences. |
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