Economy Small business compensation plans fall to lowest level since 2021 A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months. StaffJune 7, 2024
Economy Ivey marks opening of venture focusing on pristine Alabama spring water Alabama Mineral Springs LLC officially started production Wednesday at a $6 million bottling plant. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2024
Economy Toyota Alabama to expand production, creating 350 new jobs The growth project pushes the total investment in Toyota Alabama to more than $1.7 billion. StaffJune 6, 2024
News Coca~Cola United to invest $330 million in new Birmingham facility The expansion is expected to create up to 50 new jobs and retain over 750 positions in the Magic City. StaffMay 24, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The progressives won again Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — will be building an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capitol city. Josh MoonMay 3, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Alabama needs a biotech training center to support a vital, growing industry It’s a win for people who need good jobs, a win for the biotech industry, and a win for our state. Rodger SmithermanApril 29, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project The project is expected to create 130 jobs in Coosa County. StaffApril 12, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Working for Alabama builds stronger workforce, economy and communities The future of Alabama’s economy depends on a strong, resilient workforce. Jimmy RaneMarch 29, 2024
Economy Gov. Ivey: Economic development projects inject $6 billion into Alabama communities Companies launching operations or expanding existing facilities in 2023 are poised to make investments totaling over $6.4 billion. StaffMarch 27, 2024
Economy Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent. StaffMarch 12, 2024