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Helena Duncan named Business Council of Alabama president & CEO

Helena Duncan has been named president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, the organization announced Wednesday. Duncan began her career at BCA, the...

Wesley Britt joins Fine & Geddie governmental affairs firm

Wesley Britt, husband to U.S. Sen.-elect Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), has joined the  governmental affairs and legislative services firm of Fine, Geddie & Associates. A former...

Earn while you learn: Community colleges host apprenticeship programs

For those wanting a career change or, even, to start a career - and get paid while learning, Alabama's community colleges provide the solution. Every...

Alabama Workforce Council committee meeting looks to future of work in Alabama

Cooperation, collaboration and coordination were the key takeaways from the recent meeting of the Alabama Workforce Council (AWC) public-private partnership committee. Held Nov. 18 at Birmingham’s Red...

BCA names Joshua Vaughn VP of communications and marketing

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced Wednesday the promotion of Joshua Vaughn to vice president of communications and marketing. Vaughn, who came to BCA...

Ivey proclaims ‘Small Business Saturday’ in Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey, reiterating her administration's support for small business, has declared Nov. 26 as "Small Business Saturday" by official proclamation. In issuing the proclamation,...

3 critical steps to take if you’re planning to buy a house in 2023

Get pre-approved The 2022 real estate market proved to be incredibly competitive for buyers and sellers. While many lost out on dream homes,...

Opinion: The Iron Bowl and America’s water pipe

Saturday will be the 87th playing of the Auburn vs. Alabama football game. The stakes may not be as high this year, but there will be no...

Aerojet Rocketdyne to expand Huntsville presence

Aerojet Rocketdyne is expanding its Huntsville presence with additional job opportunities and a new facility to increase manufacturing and office space, the company announced...

Leaving legacy of service, Crosswhite to retire as Alabama Power CEO

Alabama Power President and CEO Mark Crosswhite is set to retire at the end of the year, the electric utility announced Monday. Crosswhite, who led...

TruSpin makes Alabama home to world’s first AC electrospinning facility

TruSpin, a Birmingham-based producer of rare nanofibers, is the world's first commercial operator of an alternating current (AC) electrospinning facility. The process TruSpin employs allows...

How Big Beach Brewing made an impact on Gulf Shores

It’s been a momentous six years since Big Beach Brewing Company in Gulf Shores opened its retractable doors to the public and pulled the first...

NASA’s newest rocket, SLS, blasts off with Alabama DNA

NASA’s Space Launch System — the space agency’s most powerful rocket ever — blasted off on its inaugural mission earlier this week, thanks to major...

Bank Independent named one of 2022 Best Banks to Work For

For the fourth year in a row, Bank Independent has been selected one of the 2022 Best Banks to Work For, according to American...

Trenholm State expands trucking program to West Montgomery

Trenholm State Community College is expanding its truck driving program to its main campus on Air Base Boulevard in Montgomery. Dr. Kemba Chambers, president of...

Unemployment rate is 2.7%; jobs and wages at record high

Alabama's unemployment rate for October showed a slight gain over September, according to the latest figures released by the governor's office Friday. The preliminary, seasonally...

Sanders Capital Partners acquires Hoover Tactical Firearms

Hoover Tactical Firearms was recently purchased for $3.225 million by Sanders Capital Partners. According to Sanders Capital, the acquisition is the latest in its...

First Solar to invest $1.1B, create 700 jobs in Lawrence County

First Solar Inc. is investing $1.1 billion in a Lawrence County solar panel manufacturing facility, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday. The company, an Arizona-based creator...

Peer group: Montgomery, Auburn to make high-speed connection

The City of Montgomery plans to extend its high-speed internet network to Auburn, it was announced Tuesday. This expansion will pave the digital path...

Innovate Alabama taps Huntsville business owner as founding CEO

Innovate Alabama has named Huntsville businesswoman and Alabama A&M alum Cynthia Crutchfield as its first founding CEO. Crutchfield, a Montgomery native, brings 40 years of...

Listen: Matt shares powerful testimonies of Jesus

God is moving in power today and He will never stop, as long as we continue to seek Him. The testimony of Jesus is the...

Lockheed Martin hits major milestone for Next Generation Interceptor program

Lockheed Martin recently delivered the first flight software package for the nation’s next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) interceptor ahead of schedule. The defense juggernaut's milestone...

Boeing lands prestigious recognition for veteran employment

Boeing recently received recognition for its focus on hiring veterans. Forbes' 2022 list of “America’s Best Employers for Veterans” ranked the company No. 10...

CFD Research expands Jackson County facility

HOLLYWOOD – It began in August 2021 with Huntsville’s CFD Research opening a 13,125 square-foot test and evaluation facility on about 10 acres of...