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Birmingham Business Alliance hosts inaugural economic development summit – ‘prepared for opportunities’
The Birmingham Business Alliance held their inaugural Regional Economic Development Summit at the Historic Greyhound Bus Station last week in downtown Birmingham.
The keynote speaker...
Birmingham-based ConcertIDC celebrates ten years in business
This year marks a significant milestone for ConcertIDC, a custom software development company based in Birmingham, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Over the...
UA students to compete in national EV battery challenge
A team of students from the University of Alabama will compete in a premier national competition to design, build, test and integrate an advanced...
Nucor plans $280M upgrade project at Tuscaloosa steel plate mill
The Nucor steel plate mill in Tuscaloosa will undergo a $280 million modernization, the company announced Friday. The investment will enable Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa...
Alabama’s tax collections a mixed bag, predict economy is slowing
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The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) is a nonpartisan research organization focused on helping state and community leaders make better-informed public policy...
Strong joins Boeing for plant expansion – ‘They literally are saving lives’
Boeing held a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for a $100 million plant expansion expected to increase production for a Patriot missile system component by some...
Alabama Power offering home repair services
In an effort to help alleviate the financial strain and inconvenience of unexpected home repairs, Alabama Power is collaborating with HomeServe, a leading provider...
Innovation Portal, gener8tor partner for Gulf Coast accelerator
Year by year, Mobile is increasingly recognized for its dominance as a business and manufacturing hub supporting not only Alabama -- but the global...
Build Up Birmingham wins housing solution competition
WASHINGTON -- Build Up Birmingham is the winner of the 2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge.
The unique workforce development high school combines academics with paid...
Nominate a 2024 Woman of Impact
Every year, YHN Media Group honors 20 women who have made a significant impact in the state of Alabama through business, government, or non-profit...
Lockheed Martin opens $16.5M missile defense lab in Huntsville
Lockheed Martin opened a $16.5M engineering facility at its Huntsville campus Tuesday, introducing more capabilities for missile defense innovation in Alabama.
The 25,000 square-foot Missile System Integration...
Fiber Utility Network now the Alabama Fiber Network
Fiber Utility Network Inc. (FUN), a coalition of eight electric co-ops, their subsidiaries, and partners, announced major plans for the group Tuesday.
To more accurately...
Hyundai announces wage increase for Alabama plant employees
Hyundai Motors has announced that it is instituting a new, more competitive wage structure for workers at its Montgomery Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA)...
Rep. Moore wants to ‘modernize’ farm data through USDA office
In an effort to enhance the U.S. Department of Agriculture's data, Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) introduced a bill that would create a commission to...
Mercedes-Benz partners with Buc-ee’s to expand EV charging locations
Mercedes-Benz announced they have formed a strategic partnership with Buc-ees, the company renown for some of the world's most beloved-travel centers. Their goal is...
Business, state leaders celebrate end of overtime taxes in Alabama
A first-in-the-nation tax policy will go into effect on January 1, 2024 that eliminates the state’s 5% portion of taxes collected on overtime work....
Southern Research, Innovate Alabama join to attract biotech firms
Two notable state organizations have partnered on an initiative to attract biotech firms into Alabama and also help expand the already-existing start-up companies in...
Alabama ONE Credit Union to acquire First Bank of Wadley
Alabama ONE Credit Union has gained approval to complete the acquisition of the First Bank of Wadley's assets and deposits.
First Bank, a subsidiary of...
Alabama Grocers celebrate industry’s finest, tax relief at annual luncheon
The Alabama Grocers Association, representing more than 100 retail members operating over 750 stores statewide, honored industry champions last week in Birmingham. Lieutenant Governor...
Gulf Coast tourism industry recovering from 1-2 punch of 2020
The Gulf Coast is rebounding from the one-two punch in 2020 of COVID and Hurricane Sally, according to Beth Gendler, president and CEO of...
Ivey greenlights nearly $1M for additional EV charging stations
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants to three cities for electric vehicle charging stations. The grants are worth close to a grand total of...
Manufacture Alabama names Barganier to top role, succeeding founder George Clark
Manufacture Alabama, the only trade association in the state dedicated exclusively to the full array of regulatory, operational and competitive interests of manufacturers, announced...
UA leading project to give EV batteries second life
Electric vehicles batteries will find a second life in EV charging stations under a project led by the University of Alabama.
With $4 million in...
Auburn’s Pelham named to Board of Directors of Tennessee Valley Corridor
Auburn University's own Steve Pelham has officially been named to the Board of Trustees for the Tennessee Valley Corridor(TVC), the organization announced recently.
Pelham, Associate...