Economy NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020 NFIB report shows small business job openings at historic low, with labor quality concerns persisting despite modest compensation gains. StaffSeptember 5, 2025
Economy Wage gap task force narrows recommendations The task force will recommend banning employers from asking about salary history, and increasing childcare access and education opportunities. Jacob HolmesDecember 1, 2022
Economy Governor promotes Small Business Saturday through proclamation The proclamation declares Nov. 26, 2022, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. StaffNovember 24, 2022
Economy Online jobs ads in October up 17.3 percent from last year The monthly total of online job ads for October 2022 is up 1.7 percent versus the previous month. StaffNovember 22, 2022
Economy First Solar to open $1.1 billion Alabama facility, creating over 700 jobs The new project will create over 700 new clean energy manufacturing jobs in North Alabama. StaffNovember 17, 2022
Economy Innovate Alabama board chooses founding CEO Montgomery native Cynthia Crutchfield will be the first CEO of Innovate Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 15, 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
Economy After ballot examination, Scottsboro Starbucks becomes second to unionize Over Halloween, a Starbucks in Scottsboro became the second location in Alabama to successfully form a union. John H. GlennNovember 2, 2022
Economy Hyundai Mobis plans EV battery module plant in Montgomery The EV battery module plant in Montgomery will eventually employ at least 400 people. StaffOctober 28, 2022
Economy GE Auburn unionization effort canceled days before vote The unionization attempt was part of a nationwide effort to unionize workers at General Electric factories. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2022
Economy NeXolve’s polymer film material receives Innovate Alabama grant The company’s hope is to increase its production and provide its innovative aerospace materials even more efficiently. StaffOctober 27, 2022