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Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry

Governor Kay Ivey has declared the third week of October “Alabama Woods to Goods Week” to coincide with National Forest Products Week. October 20...

Homewood-based Bandwagon earns Alabama Emerging Retailer title

Leah and David Knight, owners of Homewood-based Bandwagon, are the Alabama Retail Association’s 2024 Gee Emerging Retailers of the Year. The sports boutique, specializing...

Alabama receives federal approval to deploy $1.4 billion broadband expansion plan

Alabama’s $1.4 billion proposal to expand high-speed internet has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Alabama Department of Economic and...

EDPA names Miller Girvin as its next president as organization enters new era

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Miller Girvin as its next president, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The transition follows the...

Dr. Florencia Behn named VP of research administration and development at HudsonAlpha

Dr. Florencia Behn, a 15-year employee of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, has been named vice president for research administration and development. She will begin...

Game Change: The bold new world of NIL

Rich McGlynn saw the change coming to college athletics 14 years ago, long before Name, Image and Likeness (or NIL) was widely known. McGlynn is...

Aerostar announces $4.7 Million expansion in Mobile

Aerostar has announced a $4.7 million expansion of its facility at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in Mobile, adding 50 new jobs over the...

Johnson named DeKalb County EDA’s new executive director

The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority announced today that Dr. Brett Johnson has been appointed as its new executive director, marking a pivotal moment for the...

Alabama healthcare sciences school receives major contribution from BCBS of Alabama

The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) has pledged major ongoing funding for the launch of the Alabama School...

50-year construction industry veteran, Allen Harris of Bailey-Harris, to be honored by ABC of Alabama

A construction industry veteran with over 50 years of experience has been chosen to receive a prestigious award dedicated to those who have shaped...

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center names Media Fusion as small business contractor of the year

Media Fusion, a tribally owned business, has been named Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year by the Marshall Space Flight Center. “We are proud...

Alabama’s auto supply chain growth accelerates with major investments

Alabama’s automotive industry continues its impressive expansion, with new growth projects and investments from key automotive suppliers adding momentum to the sector. Over the last...

Alabama’s top manufacturers honored by BCA at annual award show

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) recognized the state’s top manufacturers at the 2024 'Manufacturer of the Year'...

Birdon investing $37.5 million in Bayou La Batre shipyard expansion

Birdon, a global group of companies providing solutions in the maritime, military, and resource sectors, has made a major investment to expand its newly...

North Alabama’s best in tourism honored at 2024 PEAK Awards

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announced the recipients of the 2024 PEAK Awards. The program, held at the Jackson Center in Huntsville...

Governor Ivey receives new economic strategic plan to energize Alabama’s long-term growth

Governor Kay Ivey today announced she has received a forward-thinking economic strategic plan presented by Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. Designed to guide the state’s...

EV showcases celebrate National Drive Electric Week in Alabama

Dozens of electric vehicle (EV) owners showcased their cars and discussed the advantages and cost savings associated with the vehicles at EV showcases in...

Alabama Port Authority impacted by nationwide dockworkers strike, $100 million daily economic bleed expected

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike at midnight last night, halting operations at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts from Maine...

Alabama gets high rankings in publication’s ‘Top States for Doing Business’ report

Alabama has once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, earning a No. 8 ranking in Area Development’s 2024 “Top States for...

Alabama secures SBA grant to boost small business exports

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has awarded $20 million in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants to 43 state...

Toyota Alabama reaches major milestone with 10 millionth engine produced

The Rocket City has been called the economic engine of North Alabama. One of the industries that helps power that engine is, coincidentally, the auto...

State Auditor Sorrell: Crypto is everybody’s future

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a Coinbase-sponsored Town Hall at Prevail Coffee in Montgomery. It was an eye-opening event where industry experts,...

Parts maker ILJIN to invest $100M in Auburn operation, creating 160 jobs

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new...

Britt, Tuberville file legislation holding Mexico accountable for unlawful seizure of Alabama company’s property

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined a bipartisan group of senators Monday in putting forward legislation authored by U.S. Sen....