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Economy

2021 holiday spending hits record $17 billion, 15.4 percent growth

As Alabama Retail predicted, holiday sales grew by double digits for the second year in a row.

February 10, 2022

Manufacture Alabama recognizes Secretary Greg Canfield with “Friend Of The Industry” award

Canfield is the first to receive the Friend of the Industry award from Manufacture Alabama.

January 13, 2022

Small business owners survey: inflation biggest problem highest since 1981

Twenty-two percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.

January 12, 2022

PARCA report shows Alabama has nation’s second-lowest tax collection per capita

The only state with a lower tax collection per capita in 2019 was Tennessee.

December 24, 2021

To prosper, Alabama needs more economic freedom

Crony capitalism gives “capitalism” a bad name. Unfortunately, we have too much of it in Alabama.

November 18, 2021

Study: Alabamians’ personal income boosted by federal COVID aid

Alabamians' boost in personal income was lower than in neighboring states, however.

November 16, 2021

Small business optimism decreases, owners uncertain about future business conditions

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2.

November 10, 2021

Alabama Office of Apprenticeship launches interactive dashboard

This dashboard is one of the first in the country to provide a one-stop shop to explore current registered apprenticeships.

October 26, 2021

Sewell announces $1 million economic development grant

The federal grant will assist the state in addressing pandemic-related and climate change-related issues.

October 22, 2021

Survey: Increase in employers using skill-based hiring

According to the survey, Alabama employers planning to add more jobs has increased.

October 6, 2021