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Alabama Arise suggests strategies to improve Alabama’s workforce participation rate

In 2010, when Republicans gained a majority in the Alabama Legislature after 135 years of Democratic control, they inherited all the legacy problems facing...

Oakworth Capital Bank selected as country’s ‘Best Bank to Work For’ for sixth consecutive year

Alabama-based Oakworth Capital Bank is being recognized by the finance-focused outlet, American Banker. The publication recently ranked Oakworth Capital as the "Best Bank to...

Alabama credit unions say proposed law would mean less protection, higher costs

For some, the Credit Card Competition Act making its way through Congress would introduce competition in the credit card payment processing sector, primarily handled...

$30M EV workforce training center coming to Alabama Robotics Technology Park

The Alabama Robotics Technology Park in Decatur, Alabama is set to be the home of a new $30 million training center with a focus...

Meet Auburn’s new high-end simulated sports experience, Bunkers

Bunkers, Auburn’s first-of-its-kind cocktail bar, restaurant, and indoor golf simulator, has just opened. The concept was developed by Plainsmen Consulting, the team behind many of...

Ivey: Small Business Saturday ‘reminder of immense value’ of local businesses

Small businesses are "the engine that drives our economy." And for no small reason. Alabama's 422,518 small businesses make up 99.4% of the state and employ...

QuantHub, Innovate Alabama launch cutting-edge tech internship program

QuantHub, a Birmingham-based startup, is joining forces with Innovate Alabama to launch an internship program that will prepare students for careers in data science...

Birmingham Business Alliance hosts inaugural economic development summit – ‘prepared for opportunities’

The Birmingham Business Alliance held their inaugural Regional Economic Development Summit at the Historic Greyhound Bus Station last week in downtown Birmingham. The keynote speaker...

Birmingham-based ConcertIDC celebrates ten years in business

This year marks a significant milestone for ConcertIDC, a custom software development company based in Birmingham, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Over the...

UA students to compete in national EV battery challenge

A team of students from the University of Alabama will compete in a premier national competition to design, build, test and integrate an advanced...

Nucor plans $280M upgrade project at Tuscaloosa steel plate mill

The Nucor steel plate mill in Tuscaloosa will undergo a $280 million modernization, the company announced Friday. The investment will enable Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa...

Alabama’s tax collections a mixed bag, predict economy is slowing

The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) is a nonpartisan research organization focused on helping state and community leaders make better-informed public policy...

Strong joins Boeing for plant expansion – ‘They literally are saving lives’

Boeing held a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for a $100 million plant expansion expected to increase production for a Patriot missile system component by some...

Alabama Power offering home repair services

In an effort to help alleviate the financial strain and inconvenience of unexpected home repairs, Alabama Power is collaborating with HomeServe, a leading provider...

Innovation Portal, gener8tor partner for Gulf Coast accelerator

Year by year, Mobile is increasingly recognized for its dominance as a business and manufacturing hub supporting not only Alabama -- but the global...

Build Up Birmingham wins housing solution competition

WASHINGTON -- Build Up Birmingham is the winner of the 2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge. The unique workforce development high school combines academics with paid...

Nominate a 2024 Woman of Impact

Every year, YHN Media Group honors 20 women who have made a significant impact in the state of Alabama through business, government, or non-profit...

Lockheed Martin opens $16.5M missile defense lab in Huntsville

Lockheed Martin opened a $16.5M engineering facility at its Huntsville campus Tuesday, introducing more capabilities for missile defense innovation in Alabama. The 25,000 square-foot Missile System Integration...

Fiber Utility Network now the Alabama Fiber Network

Fiber Utility Network Inc. (FUN), a coalition of eight electric co-ops, their subsidiaries, and partners, announced major plans for the group Tuesday. To more accurately...

Hyundai announces wage increase for Alabama plant employees

Hyundai Motors has announced that it is instituting a new, more competitive wage structure for workers at its Montgomery Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA)...

Rep. Moore wants to ‘modernize’ farm data through USDA office

In an effort to enhance the U.S. Department of Agriculture's data, Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) introduced a bill that would create a commission to...

Mercedes-Benz partners with Buc-ee’s to expand EV charging locations

Mercedes-Benz announced they have formed a strategic partnership with Buc-ees, the company renown for some of the world's most beloved-travel centers. Their goal is...

Business, state leaders celebrate end of overtime taxes in Alabama

A first-in-the-nation tax policy will go into effect on January 1, 2024 that eliminates the state’s 5% portion of taxes collected on overtime work....

Southern Research, Innovate Alabama join to attract biotech firms

Two notable state organizations have partnered on an initiative to attract biotech firms into Alabama and also help expand the already-existing start-up companies in...