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Regions names Tom Speir head of Strategy and Corporate Development
Regions recently announced the promotion of Tom Speir to serve as the institution's head of Strategy and Corporate Development. He previously served as assistant...
‘We have an opportunity to be first’: Innovation at the heart of Alabama’s economic roadmap
In a state known for its college football prowess, it was Alabama’s economic development that was highlighted as a “team sport” in recent days.
A...
Strategic approach to economic development helps frame Huntsville’s success in recruiting
If you want to define Huntsville and Madison County’s success for the past decade, the one word you can start with would be “strategic.”
That...
Wellborn Cabinet plans $17M investment, 400 jobs in Oxford expansion project
Wellborn Cabinet Inc. is set to invest nearly $17 million in an expansion project at the Oxford West Industrial Park.
The Ashland-based cabinet manufacturer, which...
O’Neal Manufacturing Services plans steel fab center in Fayette, Alabama, with 70 jobs
Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield announced that O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) plans to invest $5.5 million to open a 130,000-square-foot steel fabrication facility in Fayette as part of...
HudsonAlpha teams with Dothan on Wiregrass biotech institute
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology announced a public-private partnership with the city of Dothan to create the HudsonAlpha Wiregrass Institute to advance education, agricultural research and economic development...
Alabama Power Foundation supports UAB program for nonprofit leaders
The Alabama Power Foundation and the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Political Science and Public Administration are teaming up to promote capacity...
Market Wagon provides new way for Alabama farmers to connect with customers
There’s a new avenue for Alabama farmers to take their products to market, and it’s providing a growing number of residents with fresh, local...
Gadsden State Advanced Manufacturing Center to meet local industry demands
Gadsden State Community College recently announced its plans to construct a new 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) that will be located on the...
United Launch Alliance delivers on U.S. Space Force missile warning satellite mission
Maintaining its unblemished mission success rate, United Launch Alliance (ULA) has successfully delivered on a national security-related launch for the U.S. Space Force.
At 5:29...
Schuyler Espy to serve as Alabama Pulp and Paper Council executive director
Manufacture Alabama on Tuesday announced that attorney Schuyler Espy would serve as the Alabama Pulp and Paper Council's (APPCO) next executive director.
Espy will replace...
Bridgewater Interiors breaks ground on $12.5M industrial expansion at Oxford facility
On Tuesday, automotive seating manufacturer Bridgewater Interiors (BWI) broke ground on a $12.5 million industrial expansion that is expected to create 35 new jobs...
United Launch Alliance set to launch U.S. Space Force missile detection mission
Preparations are underway for United Launch Alliance to deliver on another national security-related launch for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC).
According to...
Brewer and distiller Wild Leap expands product distribution to Birmingham
Wild Leap, a brewery and distillery based in LaGrange, Ga., will expand the distribution of its award-winning product line to Alabama's Magic City.
Since the...
1818 Farms celebrates a decade of success, new partnership with BloomTV
Located in historic Mooresville, Alabama, 1818 Farms celebrated its 10-year business anniversary this past week with friends, family and associates that have contributed to...
Regions Bank named ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’ for second consecutive year
Last week, Regions was awarded the highest possible score of 100 on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), the leading nonprofit resource for business...
Coca-Cola UNITED president and CEO John Sherman retires
John Sherman, president and CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED) since 2016, retired on Sunday.
His retirement marks the end of a more...
ADECA says Alabama broadband plans are nearly ready for approval
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) was tasked with expanding broadband in the state prior to the pandemic, but COVID-19 revealed the necessity...
Fuel up deliciously at Jasper’s Bayou Fresh Seafood
The very idea of gas-station sushi is so incongruous that it was lampooned in a memorable Esurance commercial. The ad was funny. Zhu Jianjun thinks so, too....
O’Neal Manufacturing Services plans steel fab center in Fayette with 70 jobs
FAYETTE, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield announced that O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) plans to invest $5.5 million to open a 130,000-square-foot steel fabrication facility...
Alabama commerce secretary, governor note challenges, opportunities ahead for state economy
Alabama is not immune to global economic disruptions, but is in a strong position to turn challenges into opportunities, according to the state’s commerce...
Alabama team uncovers 6 potential projects, new insights at Farnborough
LONDON -- Alabama’s business recruitment team wrapped up its mission at the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow last week with its sights on at least...
Bill Bradley Services raises over $20,000, aids gas crisis, and fuels spirit of fight for those battling cancer
April through July 2022, Bill Bradley Services alongside Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama, launched their FuelTheFight campaign which funded gas and transportation vouchers...
Nominate a 2022 Alabama Woman of Impact
Every year, Yellowhammer Multimedia honors 20 women who have made a significant impact in the state of Alabama.
This event is a celebration of strong...