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Airbus delivers 500th aircraft assembled in Mobile

Airbus has achieved a significant feat after delivering its 500th aircraft assembled on-site at its Mobile manufacturing facility. The corporation first began producing aircraft...

Four Auburn alumni elected to Alabama Business Hall of Fame

Four alumni of Auburn University have recently been elected to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame class of 2024. Rob Burton of Birmingham, Alabama (Building Science ’79);...

Sen. Britt secures millions in funding for Port of Mobile projects

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is working hard to make sure that the Port of Mobile is both a vital economic artery for the region...

Coinbase to host town hall in Montgomery as state begins to study cryptocurrency

This Wednesday, August 14, Coinbase will partner with Prevail Coffee and Stand with Crypto to host their first-ever gathering in Alabama, featuring a reception...

Some Alabama small businesses await delayed tax credits as IRS struggles with backlog

Many small businesses in Alabama are still waiting to receive a tax credit that was offered during the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS admits there is...

Business, industry all-stars appointed to Alabama Growth Alliance by Governor Ivey

As Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair and a task force of economic development professionals develop a comprehensive strategic plan to guide the state's...

BSC looking to sell campus to buyers outside Alabama

Birmingham-Southern College is broadening its search for a buyer for its 192-acre campus by soliciting offers outside the state of Alabama. The shuttered institution...

Young farmers capture contest victories in Montgomery

A top crop of young farmers walked away victorious during contests at the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference Aug. 3 in Montgomery. Outstanding...

Newly established Alabama Workforce Board appointed by Governor Ivey

In October 2025, Alabama's workforce development efforts will be led by a newly appointed Secretary of Workforce. Ahead of that, the Alabama Workforce Council...

Derek Chen: CCP-style financial surveillance tools must never be allowed to reach America

Imagine living in a society where the government tracks every single purchase you make. From stopping to fill up at a gas station to...

National Retail Federation names Mike Rogers a 2024 ‘Hero of Main Street’

U.S. Rep Mike Rogers (R-Saks) has been named a '2024 Hero of Main Street' by the largest retail trade association, the National Retail Federation....

Norfolk Southern investing $200 million in Alabama rail infrastructure

Norfolk Southern announced it will invest over $200 million to expand capacity on a crucial rail line in Alabama, the 3B Corridor. The line...

Alabama economic development officials say SEEDS working as hoped as program enters second year

As Alabama is taking the second round of applications for up to $30 million in SEEDS funding, officials say the program has “worked exactly like...

Alabama is the state where money does grow on trees: Forestry industry hits $36.3 billion

The forestry and forest products manufacturing industry contributes more than $36.3 billion to Alabama’s economy according to the latest IMPLAN study commissioned by the...

Lawmakers convene first Alabama Blockchain Study Commission meeting

The Alabama Blockchain Study Commission convened for its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, with industry leaders and regulatory officials urging a cautious approach as the...

Alabama addressing doctor shortage with launch of physician training program

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners announced today that applications are now being accepted for...

Alabama Port Authority: Mobile Baykeeper and ‘out-of-state activist organization’ are threatening state’s largest economic project

The Alabama Port Authority and a coalition of groups native to Coastal Alabama are demanding the Mobile Baykeeper and out-of-state environmentalist group, the Center...

Innovate Alabama tax credit program bridges gap between corporate sector resources, startups’ need for support

Every day, Carter Wells is excited to come into work and watch some of the smartest people in Alabama solve some of the world’s biggest problems. It’s...

Lt. Governor Ainsworth ‘terrific’ at promoting Alabama at industry airshow, Bradley Byrne says

Alabama’s business recruitment team concluded a successful mission at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, targeting over half a dozen growth projects and gaining fresh...

How Regions Bank is empowering businesses to conquer global markets, from Alabama to across the world

Regions Bank, while Alabama based, enables businesses to succeed in international trade. A particular team at Regions has been involved in global trade for...

Community colleges to offer IBM SkillsBuild cybersecurity and data analytics certificates

With the needs of cybersecurity and the growth of data analytics in the world of artificial intelligence, IBM and the Alabama Community College System...

C Spire pulls advertising from Paris Olympics after ‘mockery’ of Christianity in opening ceremony

C Spire, a Mississippi-based telecommunications and technology company with a significant presence in Alabama, announced it will pull all of its advertising from the...

ULA eyes more Vulcan launches after expansion of Alabama rocket factory

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is preparing for a busy schedule of rocket launches after completing a $300 million-plus expansion project that made its Alabama...

Alabama-based QuantHub wins $150,000 in DARPA competition

Birmingham-based QuantHub was named one of the six winners of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Building an Adaptive and Competitive Workforce track. The...