Evans Meats & Seafood has completed its move into a larger facility in Birmingham, marking a significant step forward for the longtime family-owned distributor as it continues expanding across the Southeast. The company relocated operations to a 116,000-square-foot warehouse on Messer Airport Highway after purchasing the property for $2.625 million. The transition into the new […]

Birmingham-based operating company Hoar Holdings, LLC has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Turner Burton as chief executive officer (CEO) as part of an executive leadership transition with the intention of supporting the company’s long-term growth. Current longtime CEO Rob Burton is transitioning to executive chairman where he will continue to provide […]

Alabama will play an even bigger role in America’s missile-defense industry after Lockheed Martin announced today they will quadruple production of THAAD interceptor missiles. Lockheed reports the company reached a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to increase THAAD interceptor production from 96 per year to 400 per year over the next seven […]

 A northwest Alabama industrial site has been recognized as a top location for expanding business and industry. The Norfolk Southern rail-served site, located near Muscle Shoals and Florence, has received a platinum designation from the national REDI Sites Program. This top designation is awarded to select properties that meet rigorous readiness criteria. It signals to global site […]

The Alabama Legislature has spent years debating the “ready-to-drink” issue, premixed canned cocktails that consumers increasingly expect to buy where they already buy beer and wine. But now, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and Speaker of the Alabama House Nathaniel Ledbetter say the politics of that fight might change in 2026. At Yellowhammer […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, marking a record year for economic development growth in communities across the state. The Alabama Department of Commerce annual report lists 234 projects last year that combined for a total capital investment of $14.6 billion, the highest annual […]

Huntsville International Airport reached a historic milestone in 2025, setting an all-time annual passenger traffic record as expanded air service and increased capacity fueled continued growth across the Tennessee Valley. Airport officials announced that 1,722,898 passengers traveled through Huntsville International Airport (HSV) in 2025, marking a 5.3% increase over the previous year and the highest […]

The Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved an economic development agreement on January 6 supporting a major reinvestment and expansion by American Cast Iron Pipe Company, a Birmingham-based manufacturer celebrating more than 120 years in operation. The agreement backs ACIPCO’s long-term “American for Life 2030” initiative, a comprehensive modernization effort representing approximately $793 million in capital […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced this week that Madeline Roth Green has joined its staff as director of events and development on the external affairs team. Green brings extensive experience in event management, association leadership, and nonprofit engagement. Most recently, she served as events manager for the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), […]

Birmingham business leader Robert Joiner has been named the 2026 Cornerstone Award recipient by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama. ABC of Alabama Chairman Ed Hauser said Joiner’s career reflects long-standing industry values. “Robert Joiner’s career is a testament to doing things the right way. His reputation for honesty, professionalism, and hard work has […]

At the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), we talk a lot about collaboration and partnerships, but I want to take some time today to discuss what that truly looks like. Whether it is workforce development, infrastructure investment, tax and regulatory policies, or even childcare, all these issues are critical to our state’s overall economic growth […]

The legalization and taxation of gambling has long been a perennial issue in Alabama, and in recent years, sports gambling specifically has emerged within that conversation. As betting on sports becomes a mammoth industry legal in 38 states, Alabama is not among them, nor is it capitalizing on the tax revenue generated from its activity […]

Seasonal trends held steady in Alabama’s housing market in December, with home sales declining month over month but remaining higher than the same period last year, according to a new economic report. Home sales across the state fell 3% from November to December but were still 2.9% higher than December 2024, according to the Alabama […]

Alabama-based Drummond Company, Inc. reported that in a trial before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, the jury returned a verdict on all counts against attorney Terrence P. Collingsworth and his organization International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates). The jury concluded Collingsworth and IRAdvocates made false and defamatory accusations that Drummond supported […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is praising the appointment of five Alabama agriculture leaders to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee. The USDA announced Roy Shepherd “Shep” Morris Sr., Wallace Drury, William “Billy” D. Hixon, Michael D. Reeves, and Dr. Mykel Rae Taylor will serve on Alabama’s FSA state […]

America’s top young farm family hails from the heart of central Alabama. Drew and Lauren Wendland of Autauga County received the Achievement Award during American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Jan. 12 in Anaheim, California. The accolade honors the Wendlands’ impact at Autauga Farming Co. (AFC) in Autaugaville, plus Farm Bureau involvement, civic service and […]

The Alabama Technology Network is now the Alabama Training Network, a name change that better reflects the organization’s mission, impact, and the broad workforce solutions it delivers to businesses across the state. While the name is evolving, ATN’s commitment to strengthening Alabama’s workforce and supporting industry remains unchanged. “This transition better reflects who we are […]

When Alabama established the Alabama Supercomputer Authority in 1989 during Governor Guy Hunt’s administration, it was a bold move. Few states invested in public computing infrastructure at that scale. That early decision paid off, supporting research, education, and economic development for decades. Today, Alabama has a similar opportunity with artificial intelligence.  In February 2024, Governor […]

A major $1 billion investment by the Department of War into L3Harris Technologies’ missile business is expected to strengthen the nation’s solid rocket motor supply chain and could have significant implications for Huntsville, where the company already maintains a substantial manufacturing presence. The Department of War announced Tuesday it has signed a letter of intent […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Tuesday that William Newman, a veteran policy analyst and governmental affairs professional, has been appointed to serve as deputy chief of staff in his office.  Lawmakers returned to Montgomery today for the first day of the 2026 legislative session. “William Newman has the institutional knowledge and hands-on experience necessary […]

Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the Alabama Legislature’s 2026 regular session with a message of demonstrable wins for Alabama’s economy and people on Tuesday morning. Speaking at the Business Council of Alabama’s Tuesday Morning Briefing, Ivey credited BCA, lawmakers, and economic development officials for partnering with her administration on long-term strategy. “While there’s a tendency […]

Regions Financial Corp. on Monday announced Chief Financial Officer David Turner will retire March 31 following a nearly 40-year career in auditing and finance, including 20 years of service at the bank. Regions Bank veteran Anil Chadha, who currently serves on Turner’s Finance Department leadership team as Controller and head of Corporate Finance, will succeed Turner as […]

A year-end analysis of congressional stock disclosures shows Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) finishing 2025 near the very top of a list no lawmaker wants to have to explain. In its 2025 Congressional Trading Report, market watchdog Unusual Whales estimates Sewell’s portfolio generated a +67.9% return in 2025, making her the third-highest performer in the […]

A new Alabama-based representative for the Tennessee RiverLine is set to strengthen local partnerships and expand access to outdoor recreation along the Tennessee River, including in Decatur and across North Alabama. Decatur Morgan County Tourism recently announced that TJ Johnson has joined the Tennessee RiverLine team as its Alabama-based program manager. The position is focused […]