Manufacture Alabama

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A first of its kind study found that Alabama’s energy industry contributes more than $13 billion to the State’s economy each year, and that at least 124,000 jobs depend on the energy sector. This groundbreaking study released by the Energy Institute of Alabama showed that Alabama’s General Fund and … Continued

By George Clark President, Manufacture Alabama Last month, a U.S. House science committee hearing on President Obama’s proposed greenhouse gas rules was interrupted when the lights in the room went out. The irony was lost on no one. If the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulations limiting carbon dioxide emissions are implemented, the result could be a … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood has been building momentum for his campaign for Congress representing Alabama’s Sixth District.  On April 4 leaders of Birmingham’s iron and steel industry and members of Manufacture Alabama held a fundraising luncheon at the U.S. Steel offices in Hoover. Manufacture Alabama President … Continued

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—Manufacture Alabama has announced its endorsement of Chris “Chip” Beeker (R-Eutaw) for the Public Service Commission (PSC) Place 2 seat, up for election in 2014. Beeker said he is honored by the endorsement and added, “From the beginning, the pillars of my campaign have been protecting consumers and keeping utility rates affordable; creating … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Job Keeper Alliance and Manufacture Alabama recently hosted a workshop titled “You have a Career Path in Manufacturing” for Alabama high school and middle school students at the 2012 Joint Leadership Development Conference (JLDC). Over 5,000 Alabama students attended the two day workshop. Manufacture Alabama Director of External … Continued