economic development

Economy

Alabama’s new economic plan identifies 8 key sectors for future economic growth

North Alabama Area Labor Council president Jacob Morrison argues it’s unlikely a McKinsey-developed economic strategic plan will help working-class Alabamians.

Chance Phillips

October 3, 2024

Gov. Ivey receives plan to boost Alabama’s long-term economic growth

The Catalyst plan replaces the Accelerate Alabama framework.

October 3, 2024

Wesley named to prestigious International Board of Economic Developers

Wesley has been instrumental in securing major events for the city, including the 2021 World Games.

Bill Britt

September 20, 2024

Growing Alabama funding to boost economic development

Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program.

Mary Claire Wooten

July 23, 2024

Opinion

“Working for Alabama” legislation is monumental

This package gave our state’s leaders an issue in which they could put their partisanship aside and work together.

Steve Flowers

June 20, 2024

Opinion

The progressives won again

Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — will be building an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capitol city.

Josh Moon

May 3, 2024

Bradley adds senior economic development advisor Alex Patrick

Patrick joined the Birmingham office as a senior advisor in the firm’s Economic Development and Renewable Energy Practice Group.

May 3, 2024

Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project

The project is expected to create 130 jobs in Coosa County.

April 12, 2024

Opinion

Working for Alabama builds stronger workforce, economy and communities

The future of Alabama’s economy depends on a strong, resilient workforce.

Jimmy Rane

March 29, 2024

Gov. Ivey: Economic development projects inject $6 billion into Alabama communities

Companies launching operations or expanding existing facilities in 2023 are poised to make investments totaling over $6.4 billion.

March 27, 2024