business

BCA applauds passage of Taxpayer Stimulus Freedom and Business Tax Competitiveness acts

The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 27-0 before being sent to the governor’s desk.

February 11, 2021

Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative

The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama.

John H. Glenn

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January 22, 2021

The Paycheck Protection Program has reopened

The program was re-authorized on Dec. 27 with a new combined allocation of $284.5 billion.

John H. Glenn

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January 13, 2021

C Spire acquires Harbor Communications, plans broadband expansion in Baldwin County

The Mississippi-based broadband company announced its third acquisition in Alabama.

Josh Moon

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December 16, 2020

Governor announces HomTex expansion to create 300-plus jobs in the Black Belt

A family-owned and certified minority-owned business will create 300 to 325 new jobs.

November 24, 2020

Talbot joins Volkert Management Team

Volkert Engineering Thursday announced the addition of George Talbot to their team as Director of Governmental & External Affairs in the Gulf East region for Volkert. Talbot will be responsible for developing and managing business relationships.  “We are excited to have George joining our team,” said CEO & Chairman, David Allsbrook. ” George is exactly … Continued

July 20, 2020

Multi-state business coalitions pen letter to congressional leadership on COVID-19 recovery

The nation’s largest private sector business leadership organizations from 15 states released a public letter to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives calling for the COVID-19 fourth federal stimulus package to include substantial aid for state and local governments, as well as liability protection for employers. The full letter: Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, … Continued

June 17, 2020

Business, community leaders call on lawmakers to support Gov. Ivey’s push for more Pre-K funds

Governor Ivey’s push for a $25 million statewide expansion of Alabama’s high-quality, voluntary First Class Pre-K program was endorsed today by business and community leaders from across the state. If approved by the state Legislature, the proposed funding increase would add at least 160 new classrooms next year and help enroll at least 2,889 additional … Continued

February 13, 2020

Report: Better collaboration, alignment needed to meet state workforce needs

A new report warns that a gap is widening between Alabama’s workforce development system and expected workforce needs. It calls for increased collaboration and alignment between business, education, and career and technical training programs to better define what skills and credentials a highly skilled worker in Alabama needs. The Business Education Alliance of Alabama included … Continued

January 29, 2020