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Opinion: Alabama small businesses benefit from TikTok
As someone who grew up in challenging circumstances, I quickly learned the importance of hard work, persistence, and creativity to get by. In fact,...
Fairhope Brewing’s Wingman to land in Mobile
After 10 years of business in Baldwin County, Fairhope Brewing Co. is expanding into Mobile with The Wingman. The experimental pop-up tasting room will...
PublicSq. hits Wall Street: Former UA student takes company public
We the people are witnessing Corporate America continue to slip further to the left via ESG investments and DEI quotas. These edicts reign from...
August report: Alabama home prices rise, despite sales slowdown
Alabama continued to experience an increase in average sales price and an overall slowdown in home sales last month, according to the Alabama Economic...
Alabama bioscience sector growing with major investment projects
Growth projects valued at almost $200 million are under way in Alabama’s bioscience sector, setting the stage for robust new research grants and the...
UAW strikes Mercedes supplier ZF Chassis Systems in Tuscaloosa
Close to 200 members of the United Auto Workers union are striking ZF Chassis Systems in Tuscaloosa. The business is a major producer of...
Radiance, AL Army Guard partner to help vets’ employment
Radiance Technologies has collaborated with the Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program, offering Army veterans a seamless transition into employment with the company.
Huntsville-based...
Vulcan Materials undergoing senior leadership changes
Vulcan Materials, the country's largest producer of construction aggregates, has promoted two of its top leaders to the positions of president and chief operating...
Businesses go pink to help breast cancer research
October is a time of unity, action, and education across the country for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Alabama, many businesses and organizations...
Huntsville’s Dynetics Group wins $124.7M Army cyber contract
Huntsville-based Dynetics Group was recently awarded a $124.7M Cyber Electromagnetic Activities contract from Army Contracting Command to support the Army's Missile and Space Program...
Community college nursing apprenticeship helping meet need in Alabama
Alabama’s historic move to allow nursing apprenticeships through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is helping combat nursing shortages across the state.
Since new rules passed...
Welcome to EARTH: East Alabama program celebrates with community, prayer
“This is the EARTH the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!”
Sylacauga native Margaret Morton led the "Welcome to EARTH"...
Regions appoints Brackin, Walton risk management executives
Regions Bank has appointed Anna Brackin as chief compliance officer and Gary Walton as the business unit chief risk officer for its consumer banking...
SBA sets October deadline for storm relief loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding Alabama businesses they still have time to apply for working capital loans following the severe storms, straight-line...
Alabama a hot market for lakefront houses
The state of Alabama is home to a number of lakes, both large and small, with varying amounts of waterfront properties. From Smith Lake...
Drive Electric Alabama celebrates National Drive Electric Week
In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, Drive Electric Alabama is hosting four statewide showcases this month.
During the events, which are free of charge...
DreamCatcher Development, Poarch Band expand hotel brand
In big news for the hotel industry, a partnership has been formed between the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and DreamCatcher Development.
The two companies...
Austal USA lands $91.5M Navy contract
Mobile-based Austal USA has been awarded yet another multimillion-dollar contract from the Navy.
The $91,535,551 award will combine with an earlier contract to design and...
Alabama employers balance rising healthcare costs, quality coverage
As the nation grapples with rising healthcare costs, Alabama employers and providers are on the front line.
This is felt particularly amid a rapidly evolving...
Better Business Bureau alerts public to impostor scams
A rapid surge in scams by impostors pretending to be representatives of the Better Business Bureau has caused the organization's Central & South Alabama...
Ledbetter: Alabama’s historic economic growth and underlying labor shortage
During the 2023 session, the Alabama Legislature passed a series of bills designed to strengthen Alabama's economy, reduce the tax burden on small businesses...
UAB purchases two Birmingham properties for $17M
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has acquired two buildings in Birmingham, the school announced. The transactions were approved by the University of Alabama...
UA to develop fastest computing system in state
The University of Alabama will be home to the fastest computing system in the state, thanks to funding from the state and federal governments.
Sen....
Just for kicks: Bama, Texas kickers help SBA score in NIL ad
A pair of college football best kickers have signed on to give a boost to small businesses.
Alabama's Will Reichard and Texas' Bert Auburn have...