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In this issue:

AT&T Fiber coming to the Huntsville/Madison area

Worlds of Work expo will give students view of careers

Alabama Firms Seek Markets in Mexico, Chile

UAB named among best US employers

AT&T Fiber coming to the Huntsville/Madison area

BY CLAIRE AIELLO AND MELISSA RIOPKA,

OCTOBER 11, 2016

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - AT&T Alabama says AT&T Fiber is coming to the Greater Huntsville area, including parts of Madison. Eligible customers and small businesses can connect to a 1 gigabit internet connection on AT&T's 100% fiber network.

The Huntsville area is one of 67 large cities where AT&T Fiber service is available.

AT&T Alabama President Fred McCallum made the announcement Tuesday at the AT&T/DirecTV Center on Diamond Drive.

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[WHNT]

Worlds of Work expo will give students view of careers

By Drew Taylor Staff Writer

Oct 11, 2016

Typically, a person would undergo years of study and training in obstetrics and gynecology before delivering a baby.

On Thursday and Friday, students from eighth grade through 12th grade will get to get an opportunity to know what it's like to be an OB-GYN, along with many other careers, during the Worlds of Work Expo at Shelton State Community College.

Through a simulation called "Noelle," students will learn about what it's like to be an OB-GYN.

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[Tuscaloosa News]

While trade normalization with Cuba has been all the rage this year, several companies in Alabama took part in a trade mission in September that targeted potential new markets in Mexico and Chile.

The trade mission was launched in conjunction with the U.S. Commercial Service's Trade Winds program, which includes regional and industry-specific conferences, as well as pre-arranged consultations with senior diplomats.

Alabama companies participating in the trip included Alabama Roll Products Inc., Back Forty Beer Co., the Dixie Group Inc., Giles & Kendall Inc., Induron Coatings LLC, Knox Kershaw Inc., Oakman Hardwood Inc., Process Barron, RMCI Inc., SEPCO, Smarter Services LLC and Warren Manufacturing.

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[Business Alabama]

UAB named among best US employers

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the best U.S. midsize employers, according to Forbes' 2016 Top Workplaces rankings.

UAB ranks 24th on the list, which includes several universities and retailers like LL Bean and The Container Store.

Forbes used online statistics company Statista to analyze 1,900 American employers, all with more than 1,000 employees, and tracked employee satisfaction.

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[Birmingham Business Journal]