Economy Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist Expansion plans lessened alongside expectations for business conditions, labor quality and inflation remain top concerns. Staff4 days ago
Economy Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event The event highlighted the crucial role of public officials in supporting Alabama’s innovation economy. StaffDecember 16, 2024
Economy Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions Ainsworth engaged with industry leaders and frontline workers, discussing critical issues impacting the construction industry. StaffDecember 6, 2024
Economy Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise Labor costs as the single most important problem for business owners rose to 11 percent. StaffDecember 6, 2024
Economy Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy Trump’s election will almost assuredly help boost Alabama’s robust defense industry. Randy HowellNovember 29, 2024
Economy Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers Along with three other states, Marshall sued the Department of Labor for “[attempting] to force collective bargaining on Alabama farmers.” Chance PhillipsNovember 28, 2024
Economy Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday” There are nearly 450,000 small businesses in the state, making up 99.4 percent of all Alabama businesses. Alex JobinNovember 27, 2024
Economy PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic Alabama’s tax revenue levels post-pandemic. As federal funds decline, state spending on effective programs is essential. Mary Claire WootenNovember 22, 2024
Economy Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report Alabama recorded 4,880 home sales in October, a decrease of 8.6 percent month-over-month. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Economy BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners The event highlighted the vital role small businesses play in the state’s economy by making up 99.4 percent of businesses in Alabama. StaffNovember 20, 2024
Economy Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9 percent. StaffNovember 18, 2024