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Ainsworth envisions Alabama as ‘workforce engine of the Southeast’
As employment and workforce metrics are receiving renewed focus from state, legislative, education and business leaders, Alabama stands ready to become the workforce engine...
Birmingham Parking Authority adds charging station in Avondale
Drivers of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids have a new charging option in Birmingham’s Avondale business district, the Birmingham Parking Authority announced Wednesday.
The BPA...
Warrior-based Louis Allis granted preliminary injunction over trademark infringement
Specialty motor manufacturer Louis Allis has obtained a preliminary injunction barring Ideal Electric Power Company from using or displaying the Warrior-based company's federally registered...
Ivey declares ‘Alabama Woods to Goods Week’
This week has been proclaimed Alabama Woods to Goods Week by Gov. Kay Ivey. The timing, according to the Alabama Forestry Association, was meant...
Tuskegee charged up about electric vehicles
Electric cars have been talked about for more than a decade and they are growing more popular.
President Biden announced in August a target that...
Innovative startups chosen for Techstars Alabama EnergyTech accelerator
The Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator recently selected 12 startup companies, including one from Alabama, to participate in its 13-week mentoring program aimed at helping...
UA’s Moore named to Top 40 Under 40 for Small Business Development Center
Emily Moore of the University of Alabama's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been recognized as a national SBDC Top 40 Under 40. The...
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Populism and economic freedom
Brexit and Donald Trump’s election highlighted a global surge in populism. The Economic Freedom of North America Network, of which the Johnson Center is...
Huntsville hosting international conference on peanut biotechnology
The world’s top researchers, scientists and peanut industry leaders are in Huntsville this week for the Advances in Arachis through Genomics and Biotechnology Conference.
The...
Workforce challenges being addressed by industry-community college partnership
A panel of workforce development experts told the Alabama pro-growth policy conference the state will benefit from more collaboration to close real-world gaps in...
Trenholm State joins Innovate Alabama, awarded grant for EV program
Trenholm State Community College has joined the Innovate Alabama Network and received a grant of more than $240,000 to expand its Automotive Service Program...
Auto manufacturers, community colleges team up for scholarship program
Alabama community college students interested in the automotive manufacturing industry can apply for scholarships worth up to $4,000.
The new scholarships are made possible through...
Ivey helps cut ribbon to Discovery Life Sciences global HQ in Huntsville
Calling HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology a "shining example of success," Gov. Kay Ivey helped cut the ribbon today for the global headquarters of Discovery...
Novelis, Alabama Power form partnership to pursue decarbonization efforts
Like many large businesses today, aluminum producer and recycler Novelis is making an effort to cut its carbon emissions.
To help achieve that goal, Novelis...
Zeke Smith announces retirement from Alabama Power
After more than 40 years of service, Zeke Smith is retiring from Alabama Power. His retirement is effective Nov. 1.
For the past 13 years,...
BBB: Fake heavy equipment sales growing in Alabama
The Better Business Bureau issued a warning to the region's heavy equipment vendors last week after a scam that has already taken $1.5 million...
UAH demonstrates cybersecurity software aboard Lockheed Martin demonstrator CubeSat
The University of Alabama in Huntsville has developed a cybersecurity software for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, the university announced. The...
8 reasons Hallmark Farm is perfect for the Alabama Farm Center
When driving down I-65 North, you are sure to have noticed the iconic, red-roofed barn sitting atop a grassy hill looking down on beautiful lake....
Alexander City’s WF Cabinetry acquires Iowa cabinetmaker
WF Cabinetry, a manufacturer of semi-custom wood kitchen and bath cabinetry, has acquired Woodharbor Molding & Millworks, the company announced. Financial terms of the...
Birmingham a top destination for startups, founders
Birmingham has always been an economic hub. Though known for its steel production in decades past, the city continues to reinvent itself in unique...
Alabama Launchpad, Innovate Alabama select finalists for Cycle 3
Ten companies have been selected as finalists for the Cycle 3 finale of Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama.
The...
Alabama Power launches mobile app for residential customers
Alabama Power has launched a customer mobile app to residential customers, the company announced today. The app enables customers to manage their accounts more...
Worlds Of Work Expo returns this week to Shelton State
The seventh-annual Worlds of Work (WOW) Career Expo will bring industry leaders and education partners together with more than 4,000 students from west Alabama to...
Evans named CEO of Bradford Health Services
Lisa Evans has been named chief executive officer of Bradford Health Services, a Birmingham-based substance use disorder treatment provider, the company announced. As a...