Economy Mercedes workers share why they support the UAW and think the union will win With two days left in the Mercedes union election, the United Auto Workers remain optimistic about their odds. Chance Phillips13 hours ago
Aerospace and Defense Air Force awards millions to Birmingham-based AI startup The projects would detect foreign objects on airfields and improve perimeter security at Air Force installations. Samuel StettheimerJuly 4, 2023
Economy Gov. Ivey announces four Alabama metro area unemployment in the nation “Alabama’s metro areas continue to shine as for the fourth consecutive month we have multiple metro areas ranking in the top 10 for lowest... StaffJuly 3, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama grants tax credits for three organizations Donors to economic development organizations approved by Innovate Alabama may receive a tax credit. Samuel StettheimerJune 28, 2023
Economy Gadsden selected as home of new microreactor manufacturing plant The plant is scheduled to begin construction in 2024 and become operational in 2027. Samuel StettheimerJune 22, 2023
Economy Alabama’s sales volume continues to slow, home supply on the rise In May 2023, Alabama witnessed a decrease in home sales. StaffJune 22, 2023
Economy Small business survey: Inflation surpasses labor as No. 1 concern Twenty-five percent of owners nationwide listed inflation as their single most important problem. StaffJune 14, 2023
Economy Two Alabama companies make Fortune 500 Vulcan Materials Company earned $302 million in profit during quarter 1. Samuel StettheimerJune 13, 2023
Economy Alabama metro areas have among country’s lowest unemployment rates The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.6 percent. StaffJune 9, 2023
Economy Area Development Magazine recognizes Alabama third year in a row Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022. Samuel StettheimerJune 8, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama launches tax credit program The discretionary program will provide support to programs designed for innovative small businesses. StaffJune 2, 2023