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Labor costs as the single most important problem for business owners rose to 11 percent.
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Trump attacks Figures as polls show competitive race under GOP-favored map
Jones, Tuberville ramp up election spending in final stretch
Everett Wess makes closing argument for Democratic Senate bid ahead of midterms
Alabama voters get key reminders for 2026 general election
Alabama Democrats emphasize affordability platform as election looms
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VA awards $18 million for North Alabama US Veterans Cemetery
Alabama delegation urges Trump to approve Isaias disaster declaration
Figures backs Alabama disaster declaration after Hurricane Isaias
Sen. Britt touts $650,000 secured for St. Clair County law enforcement
Akron’s Post Office to remain open, Sewell says
- Education
Opinion | Fifty years later, one can return to a college presidency
Alabama approves Ten Commandments poster for public schools starting in January
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Alabama’s specialty schools have opened admission
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
- Health
Montgomery launches campaign benefiting survivors of domestic violence
UAB Hospital CEO Brenda Carlisle to retire this year
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
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small businesses stories
Economy
The event highlighted the vital role small businesses play in the state’s economy by making up 99.4 percent of businesses in Alabama.
Economy
Seasonally adjusted, a net 31 percent reported raising compensation, down one point from September.
News
The 2.5-point decline in the national Optimism Index erased all of July’s gain.
Congress
Launch includes $3 million commitment to CDFIs focused on Alabama small businesses.
State
Innovate Alabama is set to receive nearly $98 million to continue its support of Alabama small businesses.
Economy
A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.
Local news
American Rescue Plan Act funding will go toward the creation of a “Small Business One-Stop Shop” and an “Access to Capital” loan program.
State
The program has expanded beyond the borders of Alabama, recruiting five new businesses to relocate.
Economy
The Retailer of the Year judges were impressed with owner Aisha Taylor’s use of digital marketing and other promotional efforts,