The Alabama State Building and Construction Trades Council (ASBCTC) and the Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU) have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at supporting union workers in Alabama’s construction industry. The partnership, officially unveiled June 18, brings together two major labor organizations with a shared commitment to union solidarity, advocacy, and […]

Alabama’s steel industry stands to benefit significantly from the newly finalized $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan-based Nippon Steel Corporation. The historic partnership, officially announced on June 18, is expected to lead to substantial investments in domestic steel operations, including as much as $500 million allocated for improvements at U.S. Steel’s Fairfield facility […]

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center invites the community to help celebrate the center’s 65th anniversary during a free public event noon to 5 p.m. CDT on July 19, at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama. Marshall, along with its partners and collaborators, will fill the amphitheater with space exhibits, music, food vendors, and hands-on activities for all […]

From deep-space exploration to next-gen aviation systems, Alabama is a national leader in the aerospace and defense sectors. But behind the rockets, aircraft, and advanced weapons systems is a powerful network of research universities that provide the fuel for this innovation engine. Across the state, Alabama’s public universities are advancing game-changing research, training mission-critical talent, […]

We’re done with the days of Alabama being overlooked in discussions of national economic vitality. It’s taken decades of regional cooperation, ingenuity and soft diplomacy, but a new era has emerged across the state as more and more industries are planting their flag in Alabama’s rich red soil. We’re all aware of the stereotypes about […]

As he walks the floor of the 2025 Paris Air Show, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson isn’t just attending another industry event — he’s closing a remarkable chapter in the city’s global aerospace journey. This year marks his final European air show as mayor, and it comes at a moment of both pride and reflection. Mayor Stimpson […]

A Georgia-based real estate investment firm is crediting Huntsville’s fundamentals and a new federal presence as key drivers of growth in the region. To that end, DDB Capital Fund said it is increasing its commitment to North Alabama, even as many national developers and institutional capital sources pull back amid market uncertainty. In its latest blog post from […]

Sloss Tech 2025 is set to return to downtown Birmingham from June 25–27, expanding to a three-day format for the first time in its history. Organizers are billing this year’s event as the Southeast’s most comprehensive technology and innovation experience, with more than 1,000 attendees expected to join in Birmingham’s historic theatre district. The conference […]

Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair is leading an Alabama delegation that includes economic development professionals, company officials and community leaders from around the state on a mission to next week’s 2025 Paris Air Show, the aerospace industry’s premier business exposition this year. The trade event, which attracts decision-makers from the world’s biggest aerospace, aviation and defense companies, commences Monday, […]

The Mobile Airport Authority has updated the timeline for the completion of the Mobile International Airport project, now targeting September 2026 as the opening date instead of spring 2026 as first announced. The change reflects a decision by city and airport officials to prioritize staying within budget over meeting the earlier schedule. Construction on the […]

Bullock County native Aspen Adams joined the Alabama Farmers Federation accounting team on June 9.   Adams’ upbringing on a Union Springs Angus farm offers a wealth of agricultural knowledge to the Accounting Department, said Federation Chief Financial Officer Phillip Johns.   “We are very excited to welcome Aspen to the Federation family,” Johns said. “Her skills […]

Integration Innovation Inc. (i3) of Huntsville has been awarded a nearly $429 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency. With the $428,991,242 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, i3 will be tasked to enable the identification, collection, distribution, and analysis of critical test data needed to assess and evaluate new and updated missile defense system capabilities to support fielding […]

Regions Bank has announced that its Wealth Management division received two top honors from Global Private Banker’s 2025 Global Private Banking Innovation Awards. Launched in 2009, the Global Private Banking Awards recognize excellence in the private banking industry by evaluating performance across a range of criteria, including business models, customer service, and innovation. A panel […]

The newly appointed Board of Directors for the University Beach Improvement District held its first formal meeting on Monday, marking a procedural milestone in the progression of a controversial multi-million-dollar resort development in Northport. The brief meeting, however, is drawing renewed criticism from residents and community leaders over concerns relating to transparency and public access. […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce will lead a delegation to the 2025 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Business Forum, beginning Sunday in St. John, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ed Castile will head the three-day mission, which focuses on expanding trade and investment opportunities across three key sectors: food and beverage, […]

PCI Federal, the tribally owned federal contracting arm of the Poarch Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of Street Legal Industries, Inc., a respected infrastructure support services provider based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Street Legal has been delivering professional infrastructure support services to federal, state, and local government agencies since 1994. The company is recognized […]

Wireless communication systems have advanced through a series of generational upgrades, each bringing significant improvements in speed, capacity, and functionality: 1G (1980s): Marked the beginning of mobile communication with analog voice services. 2G (early 1990s): Introduced digital transmission, improving voice quality and enabling text messaging. 3G (2000s): Provided faster data speeds, supporting mobile internet, video calls, and […]

Through Chisel & Wood, Zach Burandt is bringing both an impeccable eye and impressive talent for creating timeless furniture to Alabama. In his woodworking studio near Lake Martin, Zach carefully crafts pieces that serve as meaningful extensions of a home. The result of a journey of self-discovery and self-realization, Chisel & Wood is a standout in […]

Children’s of Alabama has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 rankings of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare.” The recognition, developed in partnership with Plant‑A Insights Group, highlights organizations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace quality. The rankings were based on over 400,000 confidential employee interviews and more than 4.9 […]

Officials gathered Wednesday to mark the grand opening of a new 25,000-square-foot warehouse at the Port Birmingham terminal — a milestone development poised to significantly elevate the storage and logistics capabilities of Alabama’s inland waterway system. Purpose-built to handle cold-rolled steel coils, the facility brings a new level of efficiency and throughput to Port Birmingham […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is composed of real estate professionals who are committed to serving the needs of homebuyers and sellers across the state. This commitment goes beyond the transaction—REALTORS® invest in the people and communities they serve by helping clients to be confident and informed in perhaps one of life’s greatest decisions: […]

For Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, giving back to the community is at the heart of their mission—to strengthen the health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals and families across the state. The Caring Foundation (TCF) is the charitable giving arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. It is dedicated to […]

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue to negotiate President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’,  the Senate’s version reportedly allocates millions in funding to North Alabama’s Marshall Space Flight Center and billions for projects being led by the NASA-affiliated entity. Per the legislation posted by the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday, MSFC will receive $100 million […]

Alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. has made a $35 million gift commitment to The University of Alabama to name the College of Arts and Sciences. The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences enrolls over 9,000 students across 80 majors, minors, concentrations and graduate programs. It is now one of only two colleges at the […]