On Monday night, the Lee County Commission took a significant step toward bridging the digital divide by awarding BEAM Broadband $2.9 million from its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This substantial funding will facilitate the expansion of high-speed fiber internet to underserved rural areas within the county. This latest award marks the second phase […]

After three decades of steering economic growth efforts in one of Alabama’s most picturesque counties, Jimmy Durham is stepping down from his position at the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority, triggering a search for a candidate to fill what many consider a dream job opportunity. Durham’s memorable career saw Fort Payne and DeKalb County recover […]

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced today the Renewal of Alabama Commission allocated over $15.5 million in Growing Alabama funding to seven economic development organizations across the state to speed the development of industrial sites. The communities benefiting from this cycle of Growing Alabama funding are Auburn, Brundidge, Enterprise, Fort Payne, Greene County, Coosa County […]

Alabama’s aerospace industry is attracting new investment and expanding capabilities as companies add hundreds of jobs to produce innovative high-tech products in communities across the state. “Because of Alabama’s long history in aerospace, we readily have the expertise, the talent and the infrastructure companies need to grow,” said Angela Till, Deputy Secretary of the Alabama […]

This year's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday offers both parents and students a significant discount on necessary school supplies for the upcoming academic school year.On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey reminded the state that the holiday begins this Friday and

The 19th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend, and parents are being encouraged to take advantage of the savings. Gov. Kay Ivey said families should use the occasion to stock up on school supplies. “With the upcoming school year just around the corner, I encourage everyone to take full advantage of our Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday,” […]

In a twist of fate, two student athletes from Auburn University emerged as champions of the SEC Network’s inaugural debut of “SEC Startup” for their AI-powered, athlete-focused company, The Digital Athlete. This series, which originally aired July 15 on SEC network, is an expansion of the Southeastern Conference’s (SEC) academic competition portfolio to showcase the […]

Alabama’s robust aerospace industry is soaring to new heights, propelled by groundbreaking projects and innovative investments that continue to add new dimensions to the sector across the state. From the production of next-generation rockets and missiles to the exploration of hypersonic technologies, there’s a lot of head-turning developments going on in the state’s aerospace sector. […]

On Thursday, it was announced that the Alabama Business Hall of Fame will honor seven business leaders who have brought lasting fame to the state of Alabama through their business contributions. This year’s inductees are Rob O. Burton of Birmingham; Raymond J. Harbert of Birmingham; Thomas A. Harris of Hope Hull; Marnix E. Heersink of […]

A delegation from Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama joined over 400 construction and business leaders from across the nation at ABC Legislative Conference 2024 in Washington, D.C. ABC Alabama members met with Alabama’s federal delegation. They discussed reducing regulatory overreach, workforce development strategies, implementing a new market-driven visa program that addresses our legal immigration […]

The construction industry has experienced both the good and the bad in the past decade. It’s an industry that’s always on the rise, despite dealing with labor shortages and material costs. Yet, the biggest mark of growth for the industry has been the evolution of technology, including solutions that promote efficiency and yield better results. […]

“A culture of caring is a direct reflection of how much companies value their team members, and those team members perform at a high level because they know they’re part of a company that wants to see them succeed both personally and professionally,” –Aimee Comer, vice president of people and development, Robins & Morton. Like […]

Akima Facilities Operations has been awarded a more than half-billion-dollar contract to provide installation support services at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. The contract awarded by the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal has a potential 10-year period of performance and a total contract value of $563 million if all options are exercised. “Akima is honored by […]

Wednesday in Cullman, the Alabama Fiber Network (AFN), a coalition of eight electric co-ops and partners, officially launched its middle-mile broadband service. According to AFN, today’s event with Governor Kay Ivey marked a major step in reducing the digital divide across Alabama. The network lighting ceremony also announced Sprout Fiber Internet as the network’s first […]

The mystery on Madison’s west side has been answered. Yes, Costco is coming to the Clift Farm development. “We are thrilled to welcome Costco to Clift Farm,” said Breland Companies CEO Louis Breland. “When we began developing Clift Farm we wanted to bring the best of the best to this site and Costco certainly fits […]

Austal USA announced plans today to expand its Mobile shipyard with the construction of an additional waterfront assembly facility to support the growth of shipbuilding in Alabama’s Port City. The expansion project, fueled by a capital investment of more than $288 million, is set to create 1,032 new jobs over the next four years, according to […]

Investment in Birmingham’s growing biotechnology sector is crucial in making the United States a world leader in healthcare innovation, several of Alabama’s top elected officials wrote in a joint editorial for Fortune Magazine. It’s also a matter of national security, they say. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (R-Birmingham), Governor Kay Ivey, […]

Rightside Media, the parent company of the top ranked syndicated radio program Rightside Radio, announced additional growth to the company by general release earlier this week. “Three years ago this very week Rightside introduced its brand to regional audiences. The reception has been amazing and proven the value of providing relevant, timely and entertaining conservative […]

Electric vehicles on Alabama's interstates are about to receive a big boost thanks to $11.2 million in grant funding recently awarded by Governor Kay Ivey. The money has been divided into fourteen individual grants.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. (UNITED) today hosted a ceremony to commemorate the groundbreaking of its new facility in Birmingham’s Kingston community as part of a $330 million investment project that will create 50 jobs. At the event, Coca-Cola UNITED President and CEO Mike Suco reflected on the rich history and longevity of Coca-Cola in […]

Communities across Alabama will soon have an opportunity to apply for state grants that could help them develop industrial sites capable of competing for high-impact economic development projects — and the jobs that come with them. The new Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act has already been a success, with the first round of […]

To raise awareness of the many advances taking place across the state, the Alabama Department of Commerce today launched a new version of its “Made in Alabama” website that showcases the state’s contributions to fields such as space exploration, bioscience, advanced manufacturing and mobility technologies. The updated site’s sleek, clean design is meant to convey […]

A new, innovative artificial intelligence research center will soon be operational at the University of Alabama. Housed in the College of Engineering, the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence has largely been made possible thanks to a $2 million donation in honor of former chair of the department of computer science, Dr. Marvin A. Griffin.

Restaurant chain Hooters is shuttering locations in up to six states nationwide, with at least two of those locations to close their doors in the state of Alabama. Both Huntsville and Homewood are seeing permanent closures as the company was forced to close underperforming stores. “Like many restaurants under pressure from current market conditions, Hooters […]