Economy

Hyundai premieres the new 2022 Santa Cruz

The new 2022 Santa Cruz will begin production in Montgomery this summer.

Brandon Moseley

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April 22, 2021

Report ranks Alabama high for economic momentum in 2021

The index ranks states based on their most recent performance in three important measures of economic vitality.

April 20, 2021

New unemployment claims decreased last week

The percentage of claims reported to be due to the pandemic dropped from 76 percent three weeks ago to 30 percent last week.

Micah Danney

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April 17, 2021

Small business optimism improves, but owners struggle to find qualified workers

Small business is doing better as restrictions are eased, but finding qualified labor is a critical issue.

April 14, 2021

Republicans say Alabama economic development prospects improved with Amazon vote

Republicans say the vote should help the state remain a popular destination for companies looking to grow.

Brandon Moseley

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April 12, 2021

Economic development report card shows $4.8 billion in new investment in 2020

Economic development activity across Alabama in 2020 generated close to $5 billion in new capital investment.

April 7, 2021

New unemployment claims increased last week

76 percent of the claims were estimated to be related to COVID-19, the Labor Department said.

Micah Danney

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April 2, 2021

AlabamaWorks survey shows concerns of unemployed, underemployed Alabamians

The survey, commissioned by AlabamaWorks, gathered responses from 401 unemployed and underemployed Alabamians.

April 2, 2021

BCA names Kate Messervy as director of regional affairs northern region

Her primary focus will be to better serve BCA membership in North Alabama.

April 2, 2021