Economy Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May Five thousand workers will participate in the vote facilitated by the National Labor Relations Board. Patrick Darrington3 hours ago
Economy Amazon wants in-person voting for Bessemer workers mulling union vote Ballots could begin being mailed out to workers on Feb. 8, with the vote count to happen by March 30. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 26, 2021
Economy BCA, CCAA name 2020 small businesses of the year This year, 44 businesses were chosen as finalists for these prestigious awards. StaffJanuary 25, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week Fifty percent of the new claims were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyJanuary 22, 2021
Economy Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama. John H. GlennJanuary 22, 2021
Economy Alabama’s unemployment tax set to nearly double Because of a massive increase in unemployment claims, Alabama's unemployment tax rate in 2021 will go up 92 percent. Josh MoonJanuary 20, 2021
Economy Resource Fiber plans to build a bamboo products manufacturing plant in Sulligent Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Economy Small business optimism declined sharply last month: survey Expectations for the next six months are increasingly dim, according to the latest report by the National Federation of Independent Business. Micah DanneyJanuary 18, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week It is the highest number of new claims recorded in a single week since July. Micah DanneyJanuary 15, 2021
Economy Officials offer thoughts on Huntsville Space Command decision "We welcome Space Command to Huntsville with open arms and a good dose of southern hospitality," the lieutenant governor said. Charlie WalkerJanuary 14, 2021
Congress Delegation’s actions diminish Alabama’s economic development outlook, say insiders Brooks faces censure. Tuberville is considered by most a pariah. Only Shelby and Sewell will hold influence on Capitol Hill. Bill BrittJanuary 12, 2021