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Central Alabama CC a pioneer in nursing education
Central Alabama Community College may not be the largest institution, but it believes in being the best.
As a testament to this commitment, CACC's nursing...
Apollo to Artemis: How Leidos is powering America’s return to the moon
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Each year, July 20 marks the anniversary of one of humanity’s biggest triumphs: Landing on the moon. In 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and...
CROUX, VivoSphere win Alabama Launchpad cycle
A Birmingham hospitality startup and an Auburn medical company came away the winners Thursday in the Launchpad Alabama Cycle 2.
CROUX and VivoSphere were among...
Labor force participation steady; unemployment a record low
In good news for Alabama's economy, the state's labor force participation rate of 57% for July matches the rate of this time last year,...
Adtran plans $5M expansion, 300 jobs to meet broadband needs
Huntsville-based Adtran is expanding its advanced telecommunications equipment manufacturing to meet the growing demand for domestically produced network electronics, the company announced.
The first American...
Alabama Power unplugs Chandler Mountain plans
Alabama Power has withdrawn its notice of intent to operate a pumped storage hydro facility on Chandler Mountain, the company announced today.
The decision comes...
Hyundai investing $290M to strengthen Montgomery plant
Hyundai is set to make a major investment in its Montgomery plant.
The automaker said $290 million will go toward enhancing its sports utility vehicles,...
Winn-Dixie checkout: ALDI buying grocery company
German supermarket chain ALDI is continuing its expansion through the Southeast.
The company has bought long-time mainstays Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket. The purchase is part...
PowerSouth, Optiwatt team up for EV research pilot
PowerSouth Electric Cooperative has announced a partnership with electric vehicle charging platform Optiwatt and it could pay off for EV owners.
Optiwatt and 14 of PowerSouth’s...
Auburn welcomes $114M expansion from auto supplier Shinhwa
Shinhwa Auto USA is investing $114 million to bolster its manufacturing presence in Auburn, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The expansion is expected to...
C Spire awarded $26.2M broadband grant
C-Spire has been selected for the Middle Mile grant program, a Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration-led initiative, the company announced. The...
Honda powers Nature Conservancy with $100K grant
The Nature Conservancy in Alabama has received a $100,000 grant award from Honda to fund solar panels for its new headquarters, the organization announced.
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State Sen. Kelley: Need for high-speed internet is urgent
Alabama recently received notification that we are in line to receive more than $1 billion in funding from the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment...
Ivey, ADECA award $1.2M for EV charging stations
Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs awarded $1.2 million to provide charging stations for electric vehicles at five...
Huntsville developer RCP expands state presence
Huntsville-based RCP Companies is expanding its footprint throughout the state with the introduction of three team members and the opening of a Birmingham office....
Lamb to provide HudsonAlpha research update
The field of genomics is rapidly evolving and the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville is staying on the cutting edge of it all.
As...
Congressmen to BCA: National security = economic security
Four members of Alabama’s congressional delegation joined business leaders, economic developers and government officials this weekend for the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) annual...
Huntsville No. 1 – on the continent – for tech growth potential
The Rocket City can add another No. 1 ranking to its collection.
This time, Huntsville takes the nod as the top city among the 25...
Alabama Power promotes Davis, Lynch to VP
Jason Davis has been named vice president of the Southeast Division and Jean Lynch has been named vice president of Human Resources of Alabama...
Toyota invests $6.7M in Huntsville City Schools
The Huntsville school system is the recipient of a $6.7 million grant from the Toyota USA Foundation.
It was announced Thursday at a press conference...
Be Linked Alabama: Interactive map lights up broadband growth
Alongside Governor Kay Ivey’s announcement this week that federal dollars are quickly headed into broadband connectivity across Alabama’s 67 counties, an interactive website was...
Innovate Alabama awards millions to small businesses
Innovate Alabama awarded more than $2.1 million to 15 small businesses Wednesday in its third round of supplemental grants.
“This year, we’ve expanded our efforts...
Yellowhammer News, affiliates acquired by ownership group
Alabama public affairs consultant Paul Shashy and businessman Thomas Harris have purchased Yellowhammer News and its related media affiliates. The affiliates include the YHN...
Medical glove company to build plant in Tuskegee
Trendco USA, a company that produces medical-grade examination gloves, will be launching a $43 million manufacturing operation in Tuskegee, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today.
The...