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BCBS of Alabama’s Blue Advantage plan lands 4.5-star rating
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has given a 4.5-star rating to Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Alabama's Blue Advantage...
Top 5 Alabama cities with potential for new housing developments
New inventory mean more jobs for Realtors and (hopefully) better pricing for homebuyers. But what could it mean for developers and investors? Over the...
Business leader prepares entrepreneurs for success in Alabama’s Black Belt
During her 28 years serving in the U.S. Air Force, Aliquippa Allen lived in and around rural communities where businesses, such as movie theaters, bowling...
Deadline near to apply for automotive-based scholarships
Nearly 70 scholarships are available to residents interested in attending one of Alabama’s community colleges to train for careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing...
Top 5 Alabama cities with potential for new housing developments
New inventory mean more jobs for Realtors and (hopefully) better pricing for homebuyers. But what could it mean for developers and investors? Over the...
Infrastructure project to enhance access to Shoal Creek Mine
An infrastructure project totaling approximately $2 million is coming to Tuscaloosa County for industrial access road and bridge improvement.
The funding will enhance Wallace Ferry...
Ivey awards $1.3M to universities for research, innovation
Three Alabama universities are the recipients of $1.3 million worth of grant funding, according to an announcement Wednesday by Gov. Kay Ivey.
The grants, administered...
Lowndes County receives nearly $25M for high-speed Internet access
Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hundreds of Lowndes County residents will soon have access to high-speed Internet.
The USDA is...
Ivey tapped for auto manufacturing group’s hall of fame
Citing Gov. Kay Ivey as an "extraordinary champion," the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association recently named the governor to its hall of fame.
Ron Davis, the...
ULA expands in Decatur with $300M investment: ‘We are in Alabama to stay’
DECATUR -- United Launch Alliance (ULA), which houses the world's largest rocket plant, is expanding its operations in rural North Alabama.
ULA held a Thursday...
Mobis to invest $205M, create 400 jobs at Montgomery EV battery plant
Mobis, a leading global auto supplier, plans to invest $205 million to create an EV battery module plant in Montgomery. The project, announced Thursday...
Commerce chief: Rural Alabama ‘ripe’ for job growth
Rural economic developers joined with Alabama Department of Commerce officials this week for a summit centered around job growth.
Newly released Commerce Department data shows...
Huntsville welcomes Auburn Research and Innovation Campus
Huntsville community leaders joined with Auburn University officials Tuesday to hold a grand-opening celebration for the institution's Rocket City-based Research and Innovation Campus.
Located in...
United Launch Alliance honors suppliers of the year
United Launch Alliance (ULA) recently honored 12 companies with 2022 Supplier of the Year Awards for their dedicated support across ULA’s product lines.
Strategic supplier...
Forestry celebrates women in government with Learn and Burn
ATMORE -- In celebration of Woods to Goods Week, the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) held a series of events across the Yellowhammer State in...
C Spire announces Alabama leadership team
C Spire, a telecommunications and technology services company, announced leadership changes in its Alabama region Tuesday.
A majority of the leadership changes incorporate numerous senior...
Progress Rail head Marty Haycraft to retire; John Newman appointed CEO
Marty Haycraft, Caterpillar Inc. senior vice president and Progress Rail CEO, has announced his intentions to retire at the end of this calendar year.
Haycraft,...
Poll: 4 in 5 Alabama voters support medical cannabis
A majority of Alabama voters support medicinal marijuana, polling data released Tuesday by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Association (AMCA) shows.
Polling shows that 79% of...
Study: Port of Mobile holds $85B in statewide economic impact
The Yellowhammer State was the beneficiary of $85 billion in economic impact generated from the Port of Mobile in 2021, according to a study...
Alabama-Japan relationship celebrated as robust bonds strengthen
Workforce development guru Ed Castile and six growing companies were recognized Thursday night at a ceremony that showcased the strong economic and cultural ties...
HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator launches with first start-up class
HUNTSVILLE — Five innovative start-up companies make up the inaugural class in the HudsonAlpha AgTech Investment Accelerator, a new initiative from the HudsonAlpha Institute...
Singing River Trail is connecting dots in Alabama
Imagine a 200+ mile greenway system connecting all of North Alabama–from the bustling towns to the tucked away hidden gems–along an uninterrupted outdoor human...
‘Made in Alabama’ Showcase features top homegrown products
Gov. Kay Ivey recognized 14 companies and their exceptional homegrown products at the second “Made in Alabama” Showcase at the state Capitol.
Ivey invited the...
Etowah program helps ‘EQWIP’ students for careers
Job and career opportunities for Etowah County students were on display for educators last week, thanks to a workforce development program.
The program - the...