Education Community colleges offer no-cost fiber optic technician training Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise. StaffApril 25, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Alabama Senate reinvesting in Alabama’s economy The Alabama Senate now also has a great opportunity in the upcoming session to make a tangible impact. Senate President Pro Tem Greg ReedApril 4, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Incentive programs essential for higher quality of life in Alabama With the Alabama Jobs Act and the Growing Alabama Credit, communities will have important tools in their toolbox to achieve growth. Vince PerezApril 4, 2023
Economy 2022 economic development projects brought record capital investment Economic development generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment in 2022. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Economy Online job ads in February down 12.4 percent from last year Total ads were down 5.5 percent from the previous month. StaffMarch 29, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Economic incentives remain good for Alabama A top priority should be raising the cap for incentives in order to stay competitive. Beth ChapmanMarch 27, 2023
News Innovate Alabama launches HBCU Innovation Experience, hosts Tech Brunch HBCU academic leaders will be able to network with peers, founders and program leadership. StaffMarch 17, 2023
Economy Sunbelt Solomon Services plans $5 million facility in Coffee County Sunbelt Solomon will invest over $5 million in the facility, located in Elba, and create 50 jobs initially. StaffMarch 15, 2023
Economy Alabama unemployment rate holds steady at 2.6 percent The rate is unchanged from December 2022’s revised rate and also unchanged from January 2022’s rate. StaffMarch 13, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Modernizing our military and creating good paying jobs The United States needs more F-35 Lightning II fighters. There is not a smarter investment. Bill BaileyMarch 13, 2023