A.J. O'Leary

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | A.J. O'Leary

Maynard has added an eight-person group of attorneys specializing in a complicated area of insurance law. The new group with specialize in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) law, according to a release. The group most recently worked at Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC. It includes three shareholders, four of counsel and one associate. “Our clients and firm will benefit greatly from the experience in this group.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | A.J. O'Leary

A local insurance leader is planning a new business for the property that used to be home to Pops Produce. A local insurance professional wants to bring a new produce and food option to the property formerly occupied by Pops Produce. Ben Cornelius is planning a new venture called Streetwise Market for the site at 2552 Valleydale Road in Birmingham. Cornelius plans to offer fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, take-and-bake family meals and sides, grab-and-go salads, dips and more.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | A.J. O'Leary

The Reform-based bank currently has a branch on Office Park Drive, but is eyeing a new location. A Reform-based bank has two key changes coming down the turnpike for the Birmingham market. Jim Park is slated to retire from his role as Birmingham city president with West Alabama Bank in September. Mason Morris, current Central Alabama president with the bank, will then be its sole market leader in Birmingham. Morris was a member of the BBJ's 2024 40 Under 40 class.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | A.J. O'Leary

Officials expect an investment of several million dollars in an industrial park in Auburn to generate hundreds of jobs. The city of Auburn is using a $2.85 million Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant to expand Auburn Technology Park West, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce. With matching funds from the Industrial Development Board of the city of Auburn, total investment in infrastructure improvements for the site will come to $5.7 million.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | A.J. O'Leary

According to Chambless King Architects, it will be the state’s largest cross-laminate timber construction project. Alabama is slated to gain a major new tourism amenity next year, and multiple local businesses are a part of the building team. Chambless King Architects, Stick Architecture, Murray Construction, KPFF, Macknally Land Design, BBG&S, Garner & Associates Engineering, Building & Earth and Katalyst Restaurant Concepts are partnering to renovate Cheaha State Park Lodge in Delta.