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Bonnie Plants unveils expansion of Union Springs greenhouse facilities
Union Springs-based Bonnie Plants, the nation's largest grower of vegetable and herb plants for home gardens, on Friday unveiled its latest expansion and upgrade...
AM/NS Calvert recognized for its workforce training and apprenticeship program
It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking that would be difficult for any one...
Image made in pioneering UAH research into galactic gas mixing appears on journal cover
An image created by University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) astrophysicists who did pioneering research to quantify processes involved in gas mixing in the...
Governor Ivey honors 7 Alabama companies for exporting success
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey recognized seven Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe, helping...
AMLA takes new approach in tackling workforce demands for the tourism industry
The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announces the hiring of Craig Johnston as director of workforce development training and advocacy.
Johnston has over 25...
Evonik investing $176.5M in Mobile County manufacturing facility expansion
German specialty chemicals company Evonik is planning a $176.5 million expansion project for its Mobile County manufacturing facility.
According to the governor's office, the expansion...
Gov. Kay Ivey recognizes AM/NS Calvert for its workplace learning program
It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking that would be difficult for any one...
Gov. Kay Ivey: New Biden policies may slash federal investment Alabama infrastructure at expense of local jobs, taxpayers and businesses
Alabama taxpayers, small businesses and construction workers share my concerns about anti competitive and costly policies attached to federal and federally assisted construction projects...
UAH campus expansion plans will create a ‘college town’ experience
Plans by the University of Alabama in Huntsville to help create a “college town” experience are one step closer toward becoming a reality following...
University of Alabama to construct cutting-edge facility for fashion and design
A new building coming to the University of Alabama campus will provide space to conserve and celebrate fashion history and groom fashion trendsetters of the future.
The College...
Alabama homeowners gained an average of $33,000 in equity last year
Whether a repeat or first-time homebuyer, there are many benefits to owning a home, especially financial. In 2021, the national average of equity gained...
UAH looks beyond the sky again with central space science role in two NASA missions
Fresh off successful direct involvement in NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Parker Solar Probe (PSP) in roles that included optics, hardware, software,...
Alabama exports regain momentum with 22% increase in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced this week that Alabama’s exports in 2021 surged more than 20% in value compared to the previous...
BCA’s Freda Bacon: Another bite at the Amazon apple
After two full years of economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers throughout the country continue to face headwinds. In some cases, those...
Alabama homeowners gained an average of $33,000 in equity last year
Whether a repeat or first-time homebuyer, there are many benefits to owning a home, especially financial. In 2021, the national average of equity gained...
Forbes names Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama one of nation’s 100 best midsize employers
Forbes has named Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSA) one of "America's 2022 100 Best Midsize Employers."
BCBSA was ranked 91st in Forbes'...
Alabama Community College System launches Innovation Center, begins enrollment for rapid workforce training
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center on Monday officially opened and announced the launch of its first industry-crafted programs to help students...
League of Southeastern Credit Unions endorses Ivey, Ainsworth, Marshall for reelection
Monday, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and Affiliates announced its endorsement of candidates seeking reelection to the three highest-ranking statewide constitutional offices.
The...
Commerce taps Christina Stimpson to lead international trade efforts
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce announced today that Christina Stimpson, an international business professional with experience in export promotion, foreign direct...
Alabama-built Hyundai and Honda vehicles land on Car and Driver Editor’s Choice Awards list
Seven Alabama-built vehicles are on the Car and Driver 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards list, including all the vehicles being built at the Hyundai plant in...
Alabama Power’s Plant Barry honored for operational excellence
Alabama Power’s Plant Barry was recently honored for outstanding operations by Guidehouse Generation Knowledge Service (GKS).
The GKS Plant Operational Excellence Awards recognize power plants that...
Todd Greer named executive director for Mobile’s Innovation Portal
Todd Greer has been named executive director of Innovation Portal, the Mobile-based nonprofit incubator and innovation hub, effective March 1.
Greer previously was vice president of...
Twenty aviation students land careers through Auburn partnership with Delta Air Lines
Twenty aviation students recently received job offers through a partnership between Auburn University and Delta Air Lines.
The students are part of Delta Propel, a...
UAH achieves top level R1 rank in Carnegie research classifications
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has achieved the highest research activity rating in the current, 2021 update of the Carnegie Classification of Institutes...