Innovate Alabama board holds first meeting of the year
The board announced the creation of the Innovate Alabama network to connect entrepreneurs and businesses with resources.
Economy
Nucor Corp. plans $125 million facility in Decatur
Nucor has committed to creating 200 full-time jobs at the facility in Decatur.
February 23, 2023
Alabama Realtors releases 2023 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Alabama’s statewide real estate market continued to slow down in January.
February 23, 2023
Report: Inflation eases slightly on Main Street but remains top business problem
Forty-five percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, up four points from December.
February 15, 2023
Alabama’s community colleges add $6.6 billion to state economy
The Alabama Community College System directly impacts 98,923 jobs in the state, representing about 2.7 percent of Alabama’s gross state product.
February 14, 2023
Automotive supplier Samkee Corp. selects Alabama for first U.S. plant
Parts production at the advanced casting facility in Macon County is expected to begin in 2024.
February 13, 2023
Alabama exports soared to new record in 2022
The surge was driven by rising overseas shipments of Alabama-made vehicles, aerospace parts, and other products.
February 10, 2023
Survey: COVID-19 no longer a major employment barrier in Alabama
Transportation is now the most often-cited barrier, followed by personal health and familial obligations.
NFIB: Small business job openings back up in January
The percentage of owners reporting labor quality as their top business operating problem remains elevated at 24 percent.
February 3, 2023
Resicum International plans $1.3 million Aviation Training Academy
The academy at Craig Field in Selma will prepare the next generation of industry professionals.
January 30, 2023