Economy

Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion

Meta plans to invest in two new buildings at its Montgomery Data Center, increasing its footprint and local investments to over $1.5 billion.

September 24, 2025

Manufacture Alabama announced Tuesday the election of four new members to its board of directors.

September 24, 2025

NFIB report shows small business job openings at historic low, with labor quality concerns persisting despite modest compensation gains.

September 5, 2025

Franklin Johnson was named the new chief of the department’s Workforce Pathways Division, bringing extensive legal and policy experience to the role.

August 21, 2025

Foreign trade abuses threaten 250,000 American jobs—one Alabama company is fighting to save them.

August 7, 2025

Local labor groups urged Huntsville auto workers to vote "union yes" in a pivotal election, emphasizing the power of collective bargaining.

August 6, 2025

This funding reinforced the state’s commitment to long-term job creation and site readiness, supporting projects across 15 communities.

July 29, 2025

Alabama home sales rose in June, continuing a rebound, though activity remains below pre-2024 levels.

July 22, 2025

Workforce development and cost of living improvements lift state, but challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, and capital access remain.

July 14, 2025

Gov. Ivey honors Alabama’s $50B manufacturing sector and its 290,000 workers for driving economic growth and global exports.

July 3, 2025