Economy Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114 million Alabama expansion The growth project will create 50 jobs and add a new 170,000-square-foot production building on Shinhwa’s campus in Auburn. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Economy Report: Alabama CEOs make 226 times more than the average worker The AFL-CIO released its annual Executive Paywatch report analyzing the disparity between CEO and worker pay ratios. Patrick DarringtonAugust 10, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama awards a third round of millions in small business grants The total is reaching nearly $10 million in total funds awarded since the program’s launch last year. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Economy Trendco USA announces Alabama facility, creating 292 jobs for Macon County Trendco USA plans to invest $43 million to launch a manufacturing operation in a Tuskegee logistics hub. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Opinion Opinion | CNBC study bears no resemblance to the Alabama we know Its conclusions are the diametric opposite of more factual, professional, and impartial analyses. Helena DuncanJuly 28, 2023
Congress Sewell releases employer lineup for 12th annual Montgomery job fair This year’s job fair will feature over 80 employers from 10 industries. StaffJuly 28, 2023
State Alabama to participate in NGA academy on youth apprenticeships Participating states will also receive a $50,000 grant award to execute their project activities. StaffJuly 13, 2023
Economy Small business optimism up slightly, but inflation, labor quality still challenging NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.6 points in June to 91.0 but remains lower than average. StaffJuly 12, 2023
Economy Report: Finding qualified workers remains a challenge for small businesses A net 22 percent of owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months. StaffJuly 7, 2023
Economy Kronospan announces $350 million expansion in Oxford This $350 million investment will create 125 new jobs. StaffMay 26, 2023