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Alabama labor force participation remained unchanged in January, among lowest in U.S.
The Alabama Department of Labor reported that the state labor force participation rate remained constant at 57.4% for the month of January. The national...
Spectrum brings much needed fiber-optic network to Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County homes and small businesses are receiving a major upgrade in their internet connection thanks to a new fiber-optic network being installed by...
Sen. Katie Britt named League of Southeastern Credit Unions’ Alabama ‘Lawmaker of the Year’
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) announced that U.S. Senator Katie Britt was named their 2023 Federal Lawmaker of the Year for Alabama...
Todd Strange: The future of Hyundai is Alabama – not Detroit
I had the privilege of being the Director of the Alabama Development Office during the Hyundai recruitment, Chairman of the Montgomery County Commission when...
Southern Roots Nut Company announces $16.6 million expansion in Dothan processing facility
Alabama is already known agriculturally nationwide for its pecan production.
Now, that profile is set to grow even further after New Mexico-based Southern Roots Nut...
Toyota Alabama engine plant sets new production record
Huntsville's Toyota Manufacturing Alabama engine plant has set a new facility record for most engines assembled in a single year -- and that figure...
Launch, Singing River Trail collaborate for 3rd annual Launch Tank competition
North Alabama entrepreneurs will soon have the opportunity to compete in a Shark Tank-style event that could earn them as much as $25,000 in...
Singleton talks workforce development and economic results in BCA address
In an address to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday, State Senator and Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton outlined the necessity of...
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama support Gov. Ivey’s pushback of UAW
As Governor Kay Ivey continues her fight against the United Auto Workers unionization effort at the Mercedes plant, officials across the state are sharing...
Chilton County residents share appreciation for reliable internet and Uniti Fiber – ‘connectivity is important’
Uniti Fiber announced the completion of a major broadband project that will provide high-speed internet service along the U.S. 31 Corridor in rural Jemison,...
Clay Scofield: Even a small dose of labor union snake oil could prove poisonous to Alabama’s economy
Alabama stands at an economic crossroads, and the path we take will determine if the record low unemployment and historic industrial recruitment successes of...
Birmingham Business Alliance adds two legislative priorities to 2024 agenda
As the 2024 legislative session advances, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) announced the addition of two legislative priorities to its agenda: A focus on...
Meridiam breaks ground on $230M broadband project in Black Belt
Meridiam, a sustainable infrastructure investment firm, broke ground on a transformative fiber project that will provide broadband access in the underserved Black Belt region...
Legislative leaders discuss ambitious workforce and economic development package
Yellowhammer News hosted its annual panel discussion Wednesday with the President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate and Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives.
Now in...
Speaker Ledbetter to BCA: Workforce challenges to receive legislative attention – ‘This is a new Alabama’
On Tuesday morning, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter addressed the Business Council of Alabama to share a range of economic and workforce challenges...
Alabama invests $150 million in broadband expansion across 48 counties
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that close to $150 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury has been allocated to...
Expanding access to high quality childcare builds support among Alabama lawmakers, working families
Last week, over 200 advocates gathered in Montgomery to ask the State Legislature to address public policy concerns and opportunities around childcare in Alabama.
Alabama...
Alabama launches $30 Million in SEEDS funding to boost industrial site development statewide
Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved over $30 million in grants under the new Site...
Heading west is a ‘Breeze’ with nonstop flights to Los Angeles from Huntsville
As Breeze Airways brings the West Coast to the east, north and south Alabama are playing a major role.
The carrier announced Tuesday it is...
Reed details legislative approach to building the Alabama workforce of tomorrow in BCA talk
President Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate Greg Reed (R-Jasper) addressed a group of business leaders on Tuesday morning to share challenges, accomplishments and...
Dr. Kyle Searcy: Economic stability vs. union promises is a critical choice for Hyundai workers
Over 20 years ago, Montgomery, Alabama's economy relied mainly on state government roles, due to its capital status, and jobs from the Maxwell/Gunter Air...
Bill Rhodes appointed to Boards of Directors of Regions Bank, Regions Financial Corp.
AutoZone President and CEO Bill Rhodes has been appointed to serve on the boards of Regions Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, Regions Bank. Rhodes’ term...
Forbes: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama among America’s best midsize employers
Forbes has named Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama one of America's best midsize employers in an annual ranking conducted in partnership with...
$40 million in SEEDS could soon take root in Alabama, growing the state’s economic development prospects
Alabama’s economic development successes in the years to come may be due in large part to up to $40 million in SEEDS sewn this...