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Plastics plant to be built in Auburn

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that ID Plastics LP, which manufactures a variety of technical plastic products, will invest $9.8 million to open its first U.S. operation in Auburn. “Our continued efforts and partnerships with local communities have led to another great manufacturer coming to Alabama,” Governor Ivey said. “ID Plastics’ decision to select … Continued
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October 18, 2019

Republican Senate candidates forum in Gulf Shores

GOP Senate candidates participated in a forum last week in Gulf Shores before state retirees at the ARSEA/APEAL Convention. Candidates Stanley Adair, John Merrill, and Arnold Mooney all participated in the forum. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, was detained by business in D.C.; but addressed the retirees via video. Auburn Football Coach Tommy Tuberville also joined … Continued
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September 30, 2019

State Sen. Garlan Gudger appointed to Alabama Small Business Commission

Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, has been appointed to serve on the Alabama Small Business Commission, it was announced Thursday.  Gudger, owner of Southern Accents Architectural Antiques in Cullman, was appointed to a two-year term by Sen. President Pro Tem Del Marsh.  The commission, made up of 30 legislators and small business owners, was formed in … Continued
September 27, 2019
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Unemployment rates at remarkably low record-breaking numbers

During the late summer, it was revealed that Alabama’s economy set records for the number of people employed along with the lowest unemployment rate in decades. Figures released in August had the state with a record–breaking 3.3 percent unemployment percentage. The numbers indicate a continued upward trend with 57,000 more people employed than at the same … Continued
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September 18, 2019
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Work based learning benefits potential employees and employers

Our unemployment rate is at a record low. Each month, we see reports that more and more people are gaining entry into the labor force. This is great for all Alabamians and our economy. While this benefits our state as a whole, it can be challenging for businesses to find qualified employees. Many managers and … Continued
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August 6, 2019

Alabama ranked No. 3 in business climate

Thursday, Business Facilities magazine, which focuses on economic development, ranked Alabama as number three in the country for business climate. The magazine used a new analysis that evaluated a range of key economic categories. Alabama earned the No. 3 spot in the magazine’s climate ranking. The state earned high marks for workforce training, manufacturing employment … Continued
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July 30, 2019
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Can America be defeated without the first shot being fired?

What does Socialism, Communism, radical Islam and the U.S. birth-rate have to do with our national security and economic well-being? Everything, give me 5 minutes. At the outset, we need to soberly understand, there is a cemented unholy alliance between Communism, Islam and the American political liberal left. More conclusively, Russia and China, countries that embrace … Continued
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July 23, 2019