Small Business

Elections

Ivey committed to creating the best environment for small businesses and hardworking Alabamians

On Labor Day, Ivey expressed her commitment to small business owners and the hardworking people in the state's workforce.

September 7, 2021

Reflection of a man looking at a help wanted sign in a business window, economy concept

Labor shortage remains a challenge for small businesses, report says

As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled.

July 14, 2021

Katie Britt opposes new COVID-19 “lockdowns” and mask mandates

Britt also opposes a plan to pull back on small business deductions and eliminate them for higher-earning businesses.

July 13, 2021

Small businesses showing signs of recovery, study says

Two-thirds of small business owners say they will be able to survive the next year under current economic conditions.

February 8, 2021

Governor announces $200 million “Revive Plus” small business grant program

Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for organizations with 50 or fewer employees and will award grants of up to $20,000 for expenses.

November 18, 2020

Themed trails launched to highlight flavors of the Black Belt

Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is pleased to announce the Feed Your Adventure—Flavors of the Black Belt Trail. Adventure awaits on the nine themed trails which feature a bounty of cold drinks, good eats, and back road treats created by the locals across the Black Belt. The full Flavors of the Black Belt brochure and individual trail maps … Continued

July 22, 2020

Survey shows small businesses are concerned about lawsuits over COVID-19

A majority of Alabama small business owners surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business said that they are concerned about the possibility of lawsuits related to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the NFIB. Sixty-nine percent of owners who responded to the online survey say that they are very or moderately concerned about increased liability. … Continued

June 5, 2020

Jones promotes plan to help small businesses by using payroll processors

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, is advocating for a plan to give small businesses another round of help in paying employees by using the services of payroll processors. The plan to help aid small businesses was featured in The New York Times Monday. Several lawmakers have become frustrated with banks delivering aid to businesses during the … Continued

May 12, 2020

Rep. Will Dismukes: “It is time to put the working people of Alabama back to work”

Friday, State Representative Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, joined the growing chorus of political and business leaders calling on Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) to lift the shelter in place order as well as the orders forcing so-callend “non-essential” businesses to close their doors. “How long must we wait to open Alabama up?” Rep. Dismukes said on … Continued

April 27, 2020

Sewell, Byrne, and Palmer all vote for Coronavirus Relief bill

Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to replenish the Payroll Protection Program and help hospitals and healthcare providers during this global COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Selma), Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) voted in favor of the House-passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 266, the Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package, otherwise … Continued

April 24, 2020