Economy Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year The Retailer of the Year judges were impressed with owner Aisha Taylor’s use of digital marketing and other promotional efforts, StaffSeptember 19, 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 Innovate Alabama opening third round of SBIR/STTR supplemental grant program The grant program supports Alabama entrepreneurs and innovators. StaffMay 19, 2023
Economy NFIB Optimism Index: Slight improvements but inflation remains a challenge Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved three points. StaffDecember 14, 2022
State Bama in a Box boosts Alabama small businesses Bama in a Box was launched during the pandemic as a way to give consumers exposure to quality-made products. StaffNovember 22, 2022
Economy Opinion | Support local businesses on Small Business Saturday When we shop and promote small businesses, we help our communities to grow and thrive. Rosemary ElebashNovember 15, 2022
Elections Alabama small businesses endorse Dale Strong The National Federation of Independent Business endorsed Dale Strong for election to the U.S. House. StaffSeptember 21, 2022
Economy Inflation remains number one challenge facing small businesses Thirty-seven percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffAugust 10, 2022
Economy NFIB survey: Inflation continues to hurt small businesses More than half of employers said that inflation is having a substantial impact on their business. StaffJuly 20, 2022
Economy Inflation remains a major problem for small businesses: survey Overall, all small employers reported inflation was impacting their business to varying degrees. StaffApril 26, 2022