The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama celebrated the winners of the 2024 Alabama Small Business Awards during their annual meeting at The Club in Birmingham. The event recognized 40 finalists for their contributions to the state’s economy and local communities. The event put on display the central […]

A state-of-the-art regional workforce development facility in Oxford has officially opened after a grand ceremony on Monday. The Choccolocco Research, Education, Arts, and Technology Experience (CREATE) center

Wind Creek Hospitality, owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has announced an agreement to acquire the Birmingham Racecourse and Casino from the McGregor family to be finalized by early 2025. Wind Creek currently has three casinos in Alabama, including locations in Montgomery, Wetumpka and Atmore. Now, the Birmingham Racecourse, which offers pari-mutuel wagering […]

The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, joined by state and local leaders, broke ground last week on the Heritage Industrial Park — a 200-acre site strategically located just south of the Dora exit on Interstate 22. This milestone reflects the impact of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) and Growing Alabama […]

You may have heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Two Alabama entrepreneurs decided to make tea instead and were rewarded with a booming business and $500,000 from the reality television show Shark Tank. The successful tea company named Y’all Sweet Tea came to be after one of its founders, Darien Craig, was […]

Today, officials in Lauderdale County celebrated a significant milestone: The Florence-Lauderdale Industrial Park was awarded a $2 million grant through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. This funding, part of a statewide initiative to stimulate local economies, will enhance the infrastructure at the industrial park, paving the way for new businesses and […]

Nestled just over the mountain between Mountain Brook and Downtown Birmingham, The Station at Crestline Heights brings a fresh wave of luxurious living to Alabama’s largest city. Combining modern style with the timeless charm of neighboring communities like Crestline and Crestline Park, this new development offers residents top-tier amenities and convenient access to all three […]

The Scottsboro Renaissance Faire debuted on November 9 at King Caldwell Park in Scottsboro, AL., enchanting visitors with a day of medieval fun, magical experiences, and family-friendly activities. With a mission to create unforgettable memories, the event featured an impressive array of food vendors, live entertainment, artisans, small businesses, and games for all ages. Guests […]

Common Bond Brewery, located in the old Lowe’s Auto Body Shop on Bibb St in Montgomery, AL, is striving to be the #1 craft beer in the state of Alabama. Andrew McNally Before moving to Alabama, he was home-brewing his beers in his own Delaware garage. When he moved to the great state of Alabama, […]

Regions Bank is once again being recognized for its work serving veterans, current members of the military, and their families throughout the country. The Birmingham-based financial corporation has now been named as a 2025 Military Friendly Employer.

After nearly a decade in investment banking, Owen Elliott, a Birmingham native, has embarked on a new venture aimed at providing essential fire safety services to local restaurants. He spent nine years helping franchisors sell their business or raise capital and became well-versed in the franchise industry. But it wasn’t until early 2024 that he decided […]

Thomas Harris will be honored this week as a new member of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. Harris, a resident of Hope Hull in Lowndes County, was selected as a member of the seven-member Class of 2024 earlier this year, alongside legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban. A successful investment banker and entrepreneur, Harris first worked for First […]

A proposal to dismantle the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft at the Port of Mobile has drawn opposition from the Mobile Chamber. The opposition is in response to an announcement last week that NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services and Modern American Recycling and Radiological Services  announced they have formed a team to pursue dismantlement of decommissioned Navy […]

Health Science instructors at DeKalb County Technology Center are excited to introduce their students to a new, state-of-the-art learning tool. Instructors Paula Carroll and Meagan Hale said the Anatomage Teaching Table keeps their students engaged and makes learning anatomy fun. According to Anatomage.com, the Anatomage Table is the “most advanced real-human-based medical education system.” This […]

Birmingham’s bounty of celebrated chefs has helped build a strong eat-local ethos, inspiring one of the state’s premier creameries to collaborate with Alabama food figures to create limited-time treats through the winter in what it calls the Local Chef Series. Geri-Martha O’Hara (CJ Shaver/Contributed) Big Spoon Creamery is now offering the first flavor, Sage & Cornbread, […]

Aloha Hospitality, a well-known restaurant group based in Alabama, is honoring its top-performing team members with a second Caribbean cruise this year. The company’s top achievers from Grille, Wingfingers, Dauphin’s, and Las Floriditas will embark on a seven-day adventure in November after excelling in company-wide contests over eight weeks during the summer. This unique reward […]

The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) announced today that a $2 million grant from Alabama’s SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program will be instrumental in its plans to expand Brookley Aeroplex and boost economic opportunities for the Mobile area.

After President-elect Donald Trump's landslide victory against liberal Kamala Harris, the U.S. stock market is now booming and along with it shares for Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency  is now trading at an all-time high and selling for $76,493.86 according to CNBC.

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, announced the six startup companies selected for the Fall 2024 cohort of the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator powered by gener8tor. The accelerator began earlier this month and invests up to $100K in each of six startups at the forefront of the agriculture technology […]

Last week in Alabama, CSX Corporation announced that RailPort Logistics Mobile, a 500+ acre industrial development in Mobile, has achieved the esteemed Platinum CSX Select Site designation. This distinction highlights the site as development-ready and ideal for industrial expansion due to extensive pre-approvals and proximity to transportation hubs. Select Sites are strategically chosen along the […]

A $2 million grant from Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will fund critical infrastructure projects in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park, enhancing the city’s attractiveness for new business and investment. The SEEDS funding will support two key projects in Opelika: the extension of North Park Drive and the construction of a […]

The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), in collaboration with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and ThinkData Solutions, Inc., has received the prestigious 2024 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Silver Award for Excellence. This award honors the Magic City Data Collective (MCDC) Project, which was recognized in the Postsecondary Education Partnership category. This category spotlights […]

The Gulf United Metro Business Organization (GUMBO) recently hosted its 2024 Chairman’s Dinner at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. During the evening, GUMBO’s Board of Directors recognized several distinguished individuals for their service.

Across our state, working moms are forced to choose between their jobs and their families. In Alabama, women’s workforce participation rate is 52% compared to men’s at 63%. As CEO of Momentum, an organization created to advance women in the workplace, I see mothers faced with this choice all too often, and there has to […]