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Department of Labor investigates Hyundai for child labor

Hyundai and the U.S. Department of Labor are in talks over the automaker's controversy regarding child labor. While the automaker and the Labor Department have...

Brasfield & Gorrie win ‘Project of Year’ for Cyber school

HUNTSVILLE -- General contractors Brasfield & Gorrie won "Project of the Year" for its work on the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. The...

APM Terminals Mobile to expand rail facility

APM Terminals Mobile is expanding its rail infrastructure to meet the demand for increased supply chain gateway options and inland rail logistics by building...

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Stakeholders and cooperation

From the Business Roundtable to the World Economic Forum to leading business schools, many voices promote replacing corporations governed by stockholders with “stakeholder” capitalism....

Selma broadband project nearing completion

The tornado that struck Selma on Jan. 13 devastated parts of the historic central Alabama town. But even amid the ongoing recovery from the...

Rey and Cynthia Almodovar honored in Huntsville

Rey and Cynthia Almodovar are known for their long, dedicated service to the Huntsville-Madison County area. In recognition of the couple’s philanthropy, the Huntsville/Madison County...

Auto supplier selects Tuskegee for first U.S. plant

A major South Korean automotive supplier plans to invest $128 million to open its first U.S. factory in Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. Samkee Corp.'s...

Tuberville advocates for rural broadband

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is part of a bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators working to provide rural areas with reliable access to broadband. The group...

Ivey touts ‘record breaking success’ in exports

Alabama had a record $25.5 billion in export sales last year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The previous record was set in 2017 with $21.7 billion. According...

‘Most impactful’ Sloss Tech returns to Birmingham

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, Sloss Tech is back bigger and better, TechBirmingham and Telegraph Creative announced. Downtown Birmingham's historic Lyric Theatre...

Freedom real estate offers ‘Freedom to Succeed’

“With the resources that Freedom provides Invariant in our relationship, Freedom basically gives us the ability to be successful.” David Anderson, Invariant Corp. Freedom Real...

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Rent control again?

The Biden Administration is exploring imposing rent control nationwide via executive order. This is yet another questionable policy measure by our governments. Despite the joke,...

Vehicles drive growth for Alabama’s export machine

Alabama-built vehicles are blazing a trail in the global economy, ranking as the state’s top export product and serving as a brand ambassador that...

Trade missions uncover export opportunities for Alabama companies

For Alabama-based manufacturer Sealing Equipment Products Co., or SEPCO, selling its mechanical seals, gasketing materials, compression packing and other high-performance products in markets around...

Adtran’s next-gen fiber access platform quickens broadband rollouts

While efforts to link the entire world with reliable high speed internet is at full tilt, broadband service providers need modern, open architectures to...

Rocket Center names La Branche VP of external affairs

HUNTSVILLE -- Robert La Branche has been named vice president of external affairs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. His responsibilities include engaging...

Rising Alabama exports put 2022 on course for record year

Alabama exports are bouncing back from global trade frictions and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which combined to interrupt years of momentum that...

Resicum plans aviation training facility at Selma’s Craig Field

SELMA, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Resicum International LLC, which provides flight training and maintenance support to government, commercial and general...

Boeing awarded $1.6B contract for Minuteman Missile; Retains ICBM Guidance Systems into 2030s

HUNTSVILLE— The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $1.6 billion over 16 years to provide guidance subsystem support for the...

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released

A statewide market statistics report referred to as the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report was announced Monday by the Alabama Association of REALTORS....

State economy predicted to shrink slightly

Alabama’s economy will likely contract in 2023, but just barely, according to researchers at the University of Alabama. Persistent inflation, labor shortages, lingering supply chain...

UA Economists: State economy to shrink slightly in 2023

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama’s economy will likely contract in 2023, but just barely, according to researchers at The University of Alabama. Persistent inflation, labor shortages,...

Innovation Fund supports growth of ‘cancer companion’ app developer

A promising Birmingham startup that aims to help cancer patients and their families along the difficult treatment journey is recalibrating its growth plans after...

Resicum to open aviation training academy in Selma

Resicum International, which provides flight training and maintenance support to government, commercial and general aviation customers, will be opening a training academy in Selma. “I...