Economy

Governor / Economy

Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama

Alabama’s small businesses account for 99.4 percent of all businesses in the state, employing 46.7 percent of the private sector workforce.

May 5, 2025

Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election

APR spoke with two baristas about their experiences at the Huntsville Starbucks location and why they want to unionize.

Chance Phillips

April 29, 2025

March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report

Alabama’s 6,214 home sales in March represented an increase of 1,171 over February, a 5.6 percent rise month-over-month and an impressive 23.2 percent boost year-over-year.

April 22, 2025

Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign

Baristas said the district manager has illegally punished workers for wearing union pins, neglected worker safety, and contributed to understaffing.

Chance Phillips

April 21, 2025

Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open

The Alabama Retailer of the Year awards recognize outstanding retailers.

April 16, 2025

Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination

A GSA spokesperson said the agency’s just “actively managing leases,” but advocates for safe workplaces are worried about needless deaths.

Chance Phillips

April 4, 2025

Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort

With the deal now finalized, Wind Creek Hospitality plans to expand and enhance the existing property.

April 3, 2025

Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives

InvestAL boosts Alabama’s startup growth, keeping capital and innovation rooted in communities across the state.

Bill Britt

April 2, 2025

Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024

A report reveals that economic development efforts in 2024 secured 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians.

March 25, 2025

Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent

Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January remained steady from December’s rate.

March 18, 2025