Economy

Port of Mobile container volumes remain robust

If container volumes hold their pattern, it could make for another record-breaking year.

June 15, 2022

Online job ads in April up 30 percent from ads in April last year

The monthly total of online job ads for April 2022 is up 1.8 percent with 41,315 new online ads.

June 9, 2022

James Hardie adding 200 workers through expansion project at Prattville facility

The growth project will double the size of the Alabama facility, permitting a large-scale expansion of its manufacturing capacity.

June 9, 2022

Workers at Scottsboro Starbucks announce intent to organize

The letter states that, due to prevailing working conditions, employees find it increasingly difficult "to provide the service our customers deserve when Partners cannot feel safe and support in their own work environment."

John H. Glenn

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June 7, 2022

Southern Research breaks ground on new biotech center, campus renovations

The new center is expected to create 150 new jobs at Southern Research and to double the institution’s annual economic impact to $300 million a year. 

May 18, 2022

Auto supplier Shinhwa investing $78 million in second Auburn facility, creating 42 jobs

Shinhwa will build the new 400,000-square-foot factory across from its existing location in Auburn Technology Park West.

May 18, 2022

Port of Mobile container growth continues

April 2022 results for container volumes through the Port of Mobile show a 39.7 percent increase over April 2021 volumes.

May 11, 2022

Governor welcomes Airbus expansion project adding 1,000 jobs in Mobile

Airbus has invested over $1 billion in its Alabama manufacturing facility.

May 10, 2022

Inflation remains a major problem for small businesses: survey

Overall, all small employers reported inflation was impacting their business to varying degrees.

April 26, 2022