Last week, over 200 advocates gathered in Montgomery to ask the State Legislature to address public policy concerns and opportunities around childcare in Alabama. Alabama has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the entire nation — but it also maintains one of the lowest workforce participation rates in the nation. One primary reason a […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved over $30 million in grants under the new Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy Act (SEEDS) to speed the development of much-needed industry-ready sites across the state, according to her office. A key portion of the “Game Plan” package of […]

As Breeze Airways brings the West Coast to the east, north and south Alabama are playing a major role. The carrier announced Tuesday it is adding a non-stop flight to Los Angeles from Huntsville International Airport beginning June 14. Breeze also said passengers will fly on new Mobile-made Airbus A220s built for Breeze. It will […]

President Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate Greg Reed (R-Jasper) addressed a group of business leaders on Tuesday morning to share challenges, accomplishments and opportunities facing state lawmakers now in week three of the 2024 legislative session.  He commended colleagues for their approach so far in tackling key legislative priorities such as the Senate-led effort […]

Over 20 years ago, Montgomery, Alabama’s economy relied mainly on state government roles, due to its capital status, and jobs from the Maxwell/Gunter Air Force bases. Other parts of the state had dramatically benefited from large manufacturing projects, such as Mercedes Benz locating between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Honda selecting Talladega, and Mazda Toyota planting roots […]

Regions Financial Corporation has appointed the former President and CEO of Autozone to serve on its board of directors and also on the board of its subsidiary, Regions Bank. Bill Rhodes, the new appointee, has over 20 years of experience in business leadership.

Forbes has named Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama one of America’s best midsize employers in an annual ranking conducted in partnership with market firm Statista. Blue Cross ranked No. 110 out of 400 companies that received recognition. This is the sixth year Blue Cross has been named a Best Employer in the midsize […]

Alabama’s economic development successes in the years to come may be due in large part to up to $40 million in SEEDS sewn this year. The State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) is considering 34 properties throughout the state under the new Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act – part of the Game Plan […]

BlueHalo, which has a major hub in Huntsville, has purchased defense technology firm Eqlipse, the companies announced. Details of the deal were undisclosed. BlueHalo has more than 250 employees at its facility in Cummings Research Park. Bolstered by Eqlipse’s high-end technical talent and suite of innovative products, BlueHalo said it will deliver enhanced scale and broader […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama's economy is continuing to shatter records. Not even two weeks ago, the Governor reported that the Port of Mobile generated $98 billion in annual economic impact for the state.

Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth addressed the Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday, covering a wide range of policy lifts identified as top priorities across state government.  He offered insight into the latest advancements in workforce development, education and training, childcare, support for small businesses and military families, as well as stewardship of the state’s strong […]

Yellowhammer News hosted its sixth annual Women of Impact Awards event last month at the Florentine in Birmingham to honor 20 of Alabama’s most influential women across government, business and nonprofit sectors in tribute to the extraordinary impact they’ve made on the state and its people.  The award recognizes women in Alabama who have earned […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced the creation a task force to recommend policies and promote responsible use of of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in state government and executive branch agencies. “The state of Alabama is a pioneer in the development and use of advanced technologies, from manufacturing nanotechnology to empowering mankind to walk on the […]

Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair has been on the job for barely a month but is already at work on a strategic plan that will shape economic development in the state for years to come. McNair, formerly the chief economic development officer at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, took the helm at the Alabama Department of […]

Life along Decatur’s waterfront is about to get a little more busier. On Tuesday, the Alabama Port Authority announced that the River City will be the home of the authority’s third intermodal container transfer facility. The facility is in partnership with CSX Transportation and will complete rail connectivity from the intermodal facility at the Port […]

Manufacture Alabama, one of the most notable trade associations in the state, announced today that it has made some changes to the organization's board of directors.

Since 2019, Fruitdale residents have relied on their local Dollar General for convenient and affordable shopping. This year, the community came together for change because their beloved Dollar General fell short in one major category—fresh produce.

Governor Kay Ivey addressed the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) this morning to outline fundamental priorities ahead of her annual State of the State address tonight as the Alabama Legislature kicks off the 2024 session. Ivey highlighted successes of 2023, including the maintenance of a historic budgetary position in both the general and and education […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced major broadband news for rural Alabama at a press conference in Camden on Monday. Ivey revealed that a dozen entities from across the state will be receiving a portion of a

2023 was not a good year for the national housing market and Alabama was no exception. The Yellowhammer State, like much of the U.S. in 2023 experienced what the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has labeled as, "the weakest year for existing home sales since 1995 and the biggest annual decline since 2007."

Former President Donald Trump and the head of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, have never been on the best of terms. The years long conflict between the two recently picked back after the union leader gave his endorsement to Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election.

At a Leidos facility in Huntsville, the next chapter of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capability is being written. The company announced its Enduring Shield rocket system, a ground-based technology, capable of eliminating fast-moving aerial threats, successfully cleared a critical milestone in its global delivery. Days later, members of the Leidos team who helped design, develop and build […]

Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have designed a wearable biosensor that offers a new way to measure human muscle activation to potentially prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance. The design is built around a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), a device that converts mechanical or thermal energy into electricity for wearable electronics, that will […]

Robins & Morton caught the Auburn spirit this week when it celebrated the topping out of the Graduate Auburn hotel. During the ceremony to celebrate installing the final steel beam, signifying the structural completion of the project, the Birmingham construction firm hosted a raptor demonstration featuring, of course, a golden eagle. “Auburn is truly one […]