Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Nicole Jones

Economy

Republicans say Alabama economic development prospects improved with Amazon vote

Republicans say the vote should help the state remain a popular destination for companies looking to grow.

April 12, 2021

Red Land Cotton invests $1.5 million in expansion efforts

Total investment in its growth plan is $1.5 million and has created jobs in Mississippi and Alabama.

March 17, 2021

Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant

The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore.

March 16, 2021

Alabama ranked No. 9 by Site Selection magazine

Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings.

March 15, 2021

Steelmaker breaks ground on new facility in Calvert

The new $775 million steelmaking facility was announced in December.

February 19, 2021

Boeing to provide solar arrays for the International Space Station

The new 63-foot-by-20-foot arrays will together produce more than 120 kilowatts of electricity from the sun’s energy.

January 19, 2021

Canadian company invests in Jasper Lumber leading to expansion and jobs

The investment will triple capacity at Jasper Lumber’s existing sawmill and create additional activity for its other subsidiary companies.

January 4, 2021

Heiche plans Alabama manufacturing facility in Jasper

The Heiche plant creates at least 73 jobs and expands Walker County’s footprint in Alabama’s auto industry.

December 29, 2020

Alabama Commerce Department promotes Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide

The 2020 Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide is focused on the home, where many of us have been spending unprecedented amounts of time this year.

December 10, 2020

Alabama Commerce Department providing new tools for exporters

The goal of the new program is to give companies new internet marketing tools to elevate their profiles and win business in foreign markets.

November 16, 2020