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, Staff2 days ago
Economy Alabama unemployment rate holds steady at 2.6 percent The rate is unchanged from December 2022’s revised rate and also unchanged from January 2022’s rate. StaffMarch 13, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama board holds first meeting of the year The board announced the creation of the Innovate Alabama network to connect entrepreneurs and businesses with resources. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2023
Economy Nucor Corp. plans $125 million facility in Decatur Nucor has committed to creating 200 full-time jobs at the facility in Decatur. StaffFebruary 23, 2023
Economy Alabama Realtors releases 2023 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report Alabama’s statewide real estate market continued to slow down in January. StaffFebruary 23, 2023
Economy Report: Inflation eases slightly on Main Street but remains top business problem Forty-five percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, up four points from December. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
Economy Alabama’s community colleges add $6.6 billion to state economy The Alabama Community College System directly impacts 98,923 jobs in the state, representing about 2.7 percent of Alabama’s gross state product. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
Economy Automotive supplier Samkee Corp. selects Alabama for first U.S. plant Parts production at the advanced casting facility in Macon County is expected to begin in 2024. StaffFebruary 13, 2023
Economy Alabama exports soared to new record in 2022 The surge was driven by rising overseas shipments of Alabama-made vehicles, aerospace parts, and other products. StaffFebruary 10, 2023
Economy Survey: COVID-19 no longer a major employment barrier in Alabama Transportation is now the most often-cited barrier, followed by personal health and familial obligations. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2023
Economy NFIB: Small business job openings back up in January The percentage of owners reporting labor quality as their top business operating problem remains elevated at 24 percent. StaffFebruary 3, 2023