State Manufacture Alabama recognizes Secretary Greg Canfield with “Friend Of The Industry” award Canfield is the first to receive the Friend of the Industry award from Manufacture Alabama. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
Economy Small business owners survey: inflation biggest problem highest since 1981 Twenty-two percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffJanuary 12, 2022
Economy PARCA report shows Alabama has nation’s second-lowest tax collection per capita The only state with a lower tax collection per capita in 2019 was Tennessee. StaffDecember 24, 2021
Opinion Opinion | To prosper, Alabama needs more economic freedom Crony capitalism gives “capitalism” a bad name. Unfortunately, we have too much of it in Alabama. Allen MendenhallNovember 18, 2021
Economy Study: Alabamians’ personal income boosted by federal COVID aid Alabamians' boost in personal income was lower than in neighboring states, however. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 16, 2021
Economy Small business optimism decreases, owners uncertain about future business conditions The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2. StaffNovember 10, 2021
State Alabama Office of Apprenticeship launches interactive dashboard This dashboard is one of the first in the country to provide a one-stop shop to explore current registered apprenticeships. StaffOctober 26, 2021
State Sewell announces $1 million economic development grant The federal grant will assist the state in addressing pandemic-related and climate change-related issues. Josh MoonOctober 22, 2021
Economy Survey: Increase in employers using skill-based hiring According to the survey, Alabama employers planning to add more jobs has increased. John H. GlennOctober 6, 2021
Governor Governor to kick off her Inaugural Made in Alabama Showcase The governor selected 12 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional products for the state. StaffOctober 6, 2021