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HONDA CONTRIBUTES OVER $ 270,000 TO ASU
$ 400,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING TRAINING
MOBIS BREAKS GROUND ON $ 52 MILLION FACILITY IN MONTGOMERY
GILPIN GIVHAN RECOGNIZED IN BEST LAWYERS ®
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HONDA CONTRIBUTES OVER $ 270,000 TO ASU

Alabama State University has received four contributions from Honda totaling over $ 270,000 that will be used to support “ Department Software ” to help the University ’ s undergraduate students become career-ready by graduation , and fund the “ Driving Force ,” an initiative that teaches Alabama State students to drive vehicles .

$ 400,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING TRAINING

The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association ( AAMA ) and the Alabama Community College System ( ACCS ) have partnered again to offer $ 400,000 in scholarships to residents interested in a career in the state ’ s automotive manufacturing industry .

MOBIS BREAKS GROUND ON $ 52 MILLION FACILITY IN MONTGOMERY

MOBIS broke ground on its latest expansion project in Montgomery , marking a significant milestone for the region ’ s automotive industry . The new $ 52 million , 460,000-square-foot facility will serve the aftermarket parts needs for both Hyundai and Kia ’ s national dealer networks . This expansion will not only boost local employment but also solidify Montgomery ’ s position as a key player in the automotive sector . Graham & Co . Development , in partnership with Cooper Construction , FIVESOUTH Architecture , Graham Capital and the Montgomery Chamber , hosted a groundbreaking event to celebrate the commencement of MOBIS ’ s expansion .

GILPIN GIVHAN RECOGNIZED IN BEST LAWYERS ®

Gilpin Givhan was recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers ® for “ Best Law Firms ” in Health Care Law , Litigation and Controversy-Tax and Tax Law . The publication ranked the firm in Montgomery as Metropolitan Tier 1 in the practice area of Health Care Law and Tier 2 in the practice areas of Litigation & Controversy-Tax and Tax Law . Firms included in the “ Best Law Firms ” rankings are recognized for professional excellence and have persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers . Several Gilpin Givhan attorneys were recognized in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America ® and Best Lawyers : Ones to Watch ® in America .

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FAULKNER UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH JEFFERSON STATE

Faulkner University has officially partnered with Jefferson State Community College to create a seamless pathway for students transitioning from Jefferson State to complete their bachelor ’ s degrees in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at Faulkner . Several representatives from both Faulkner University and Jefferson State participated in the historic signing of the memorandum of understanding .
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