Alabama startup Linq secures $2.5M in funding + more tech news
We're rounding out the month of May with several exciting tech stories from Alabama—including how Linq raised $2.5M in seed funding last week! Read on for all the details 👇
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See how HGTV’s “Home Town Takeover” impacted these Wetumpka businesses
We have all heard about and seen HGTV's Home Town Takeover by now, starring Alabama's very own Wetumpka. The show has currently aired 3 episodes, with the 4th coming out this Sunday, May 23rd. The 4th episode will feature Say Yes to the Dress' Randy Fenoli. The show has already been a huge hit and brought a lot of mational attention to the small town. We traveled to Wetumpka and interviewed several business owners about the affects of the show on their business!
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5 Alabama startups chosen for Bronze Valley Accelerator
Business is booming in Alabama! On May 13, nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor announced the five companies that will participate in its Summer 2021 Bronze Valley Accelerator program. The accelerator focuses on supporting female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color. Find…
Mixtroz raises $1M in funding + more tech news in Alabama
May has been an extra-special month for tech startup throughout Alabama! Read on to learn more + find out how you can get involved👇
New Buc-ee’s location planned for Auburn
Have you heard the big news? Buc-ee's could be coming to Auburn! There are currently plans in the making for this Texas gas station to make a new home on The Plains. Buc-ee's is one of the most beloved travel centers of all time, so we would be lucky to welcome it here. We have found all of the information (and there is not a whole lot) about the new Buc-ee's location planned for Auburn.
New restaurant, Rob’s Ribs, opens in downtown Auburn
Auburn has always been full of amazing restaurants, but we (and I can confidently speak for the community as a whole on this one) will gladly make room for more any day! Lucky for us, a new barbeque restaurant has recently opened up right in downtown Auburn. We have found everything you need to know about Rob's Ribs + our recommendations.
Entrepreneurs praise passage of Innovate Alabama recommended bills
In the midst of debates about medical marijuana, the lottery and permanent Daylight Savings Time, the Alabama Legislature found time to pass major historic legislation benefiting innovators and entrepreneurs. Last week, both chambers agreed on the bills, sending them to…
Wetumpka stars in HGTV’s Home Town Takeover, starting May 2nd
Have you heard the big news? HGTV is coming to Alabama! The small town of Wetumpka has been chosen by the Home Town Takeover crew to be the star of the very first season of the new show, and it airs today, Sunday, May 2nd. Wetumpka will receive a complete makeover in the most large-scale project HGTV has ever taken on. How cool is that? Well, we have found everything you need to know about this cool show before watching.
$1M invested in Birmingham-based Con.doit + more tech news in Alabama
Birmingham-based Con.doit has secured $1M in funding from several investors, including the Alabama Futures Fund.
We took a look at several exciting tech stories from across the state. Here are all the details 👇
$1.2B invested in Birmingham-based Therapy Brands + more startup news in Alabama
💰 A global investment company has announced plans to buy a majority stake in Birmingham-based Therapy Brands for $1.2 billion—and that's not all 👇
