Congress Tuberville, Britt sign Growing America’s Small Businesses and Manufacturing Act The bill currently has 11 Republican co-sponsors, including Britt and Tuberville. Alex JobinMay 14, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues celebrate National Small Business Week The senators say their resolution recognizes the entrepreneurs and innovators creating jobs across America. StaffMay 8, 2025
Economy Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open The Alabama Retailer of the Year awards recognize outstanding retailers. StaffApril 16, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should cut unfair credit card fees for small businesses Running a small business isn’t easy, thanks in part to ever-increasing “swipe fees” that are imposed by credit card giants. Bart FletcherMarch 12, 2025
Economy Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight According to the NFIB, 35 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill. StaffJanuary 10, 2025
State Looming TikTok ban could have consequences for Alabama businesses, content creators Some 78,000 businesses in Alabama actively use TikTok. Jacob HolmesDecember 24, 2024
Economy Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise Labor costs as the single most important problem for business owners rose to 11 percent. StaffDecember 6, 2024
Economy BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners The event highlighted the vital role small businesses play in the state’s economy by making up 99.4 percent of businesses in Alabama. StaffNovember 20, 2024
Economy Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist Seasonally adjusted, a net 31 percent reported raising compensation, down one point from September. StaffNovember 13, 2024
News Small business optimism dips in August The 2.5-point decline in the national Optimism Index erased all of July’s gain. StaffSeptember 11, 2024