Economy Apprenticeship program to produce aviation mechanics, technicians for Ft. Rucker area Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Economy Alabama hits new record low unemployment rate of 2.6 percent The number of unemployed people in the state has been on a steady decline in 2022, reaching record lows. StaffJuly 26, 2022
Economy Governor launches project to build transformational Logistics Park in Macon County REAL Park could eventually become home as many as 13 buildings offering a combined 5 million square feet of space. StaffJune 23, 2022
Economy Alabama hits new record low unemployment rate 2.7 percent is a new record low, down from April’s rate of 2.8 percent, and below May 2021’s rate of 3.6 percent. StaffJune 20, 2022
Economy Online job ads in April up 30 percent from ads in April last year The monthly total of online job ads for April 2022 is up 1.8 percent with 41,315 new online ads. StaffJune 9, 2022
Economy James Hardie adding 200 workers through expansion project at Prattville facility The growth project will double the size of the Alabama facility, permitting a large-scale expansion of its manufacturing capacity. StaffJune 9, 2022
Aerospace and Defense Boeing’s economic impact in Alabama This year marks Boeing’s 60th year in Alabama. StaffJune 8, 2022
News Alabama reaches new record low unemployment rate The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent, down from March’s 2.9 percent and April 2021’s rate of 3,6 percent. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Economy Southern Research breaks ground on new biotech center, campus renovations The new center is expected to create 150 new jobs at Southern Research and to double the institution’s annual economic impact to $300 million... StaffMay 18, 2022
Economy Auto supplier Shinhwa investing $78 million in second Auburn facility, creating 42 jobs Shinhwa will build the new 400,000-square-foot factory across from its existing location in Auburn Technology Park West. StaffMay 18, 2022