Economy March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority The Alabama Port Authority marked its third-highest month in the history of the Port of Mobile’s container terminal. Staff2 days ago
Economy AlabamaWorks! hosting virtual conference AlabamaWorks! is bringing together workforce partners across the state to discuss innovative ways to advance workforce in the post-pandemic era. StaffSeptember 2, 2021
Economy Ivey joins groundbreaking of Wellborn Cabinet’s factory expansion in Ashland The expansion will add capacity and jobs while improving security, daycare, security, and wellness for the employees. Brandon MoseleyAugust 27, 2021
Economy KBR is expanding in Alabama, adding 160 jobs KBR is building a new headquarters building in Redstone Gateway in Huntsville. Brandon MoseleyAugust 24, 2021
Economy Alabama’s July unemployment rate was 3.2 percent In July, 2,138,925 people were counted as employed, up 82,577 from July 2020. StaffAugust 23, 2021
Economy Results of third Alabama survey of the unemployed, underemployed released The results underscore the need to provide access to short-term workforce training programs. StaffAugust 23, 2021
Economy Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Economy Alabama’s corporate subsidies cost $4 billion over three decades, report says Officials exchange tax breaks for long-term benefits, but the state does so without letting taxpayers know as much as other states do. Micah DanneyAugust 13, 2021
Economy Online job ads in June up 110 percent from last year As of June 2021, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 88,165, up 110 percent from June 2020. StaffJuly 26, 2021
Economy Governor attends dedication of Landing’s new Birmingham corporate headquarters The company's new corporate headquarters is in the historic John Hand Building in downtown Birmingham. Brandon MoseleyJuly 23, 2021
Economy Mayor Woodfin, Eddie Stivers III update new development at Palisades Property “I want to thank Eddie Stivers for his vision and commitment to help in building Birmingham’s economy." StaffJuly 17, 2021