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Yesterday Mercedes-Benz broke ground on
two huge projects in Woodstock - a new Global Logistics Center and an after-sales North American hub in Bibb County.
Together, the three by themselves, when fully operational, represent more than 650 jobs, with almost $300 million in investment. And that's only the beginning.
Grants to Aid Business Programs in Birmingham, Mobile
Sept. 24, 2017
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Almost $1 million in federal grant money is going to help business programs in Birmingham and Mobile.
The Department of Commerce announced grants to provide seed money for more than 40 entrepreneurial organizations in 28 states.
The University of
Alabama at Birmingham will get about $500,000 for a planned business incubator that will help faculty, students and staff launch companies related to regional health.
More than 1,000 people are expected for the conference of automakers, suppliers and exhibitors at the BJCC Exhibition Hall.
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield are expected to speak, as are representatives of Alabama's motor and vehicle manufacturers.