The seventh-annual Worlds of Work (WOW) Career Expo will bring industry leaders and education partners together with more than 4,000 students from west Alabama to Shelton State Community College this week. “We’re giving students the opportunity to see the careers the West Alabama region has to offer. WOW can change a student’s career pathway for the […]

Lisa Evans has been named chief executive officer of Bradford Health Services, a Birmingham-based substance use disorder treatment provider, the company announced. As a behavioral health industry veteran, Evans brings more than a decade of experience in leading growth and development initiatives across multi-state organizations, Bradford said in a news release. “I am extremely pleased […]

Leidos made a stop at the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering last week to show students some hardware that may carry Americans across the surface of the moon once again.  Huntsville’s ASCTE is the nation’s only high school focused on the integration of cyber technology and engineering into all academic disciplines. It’s a […]

According to a recent press release by Ingram and Associates, a new neighborhood is coming to historic Highland Park: “With vertical construction quickly taking shape, the Highland Park neighborhood in Birmingham is getting ready for an exclusive housing development that promises an opulent new living experience. Maiden Heights, located at 1235 23rd Street South, is […]

As Alabama’s representative on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Sen. Tommy Tuberville has made it a priority to safe guard the Yellowhammer State’s agricultural resources and industries. In keeping with that trend, Tuberville (R-Auburn) and a group of fellow Republican senators have introduced the Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act. “Alabama’s […]

The Congressional Black Caucus held its annual legislative conference in Washington, D.C., last Friday, where they held a panel on the automotive industry’s transition to electric vehicle manufacturing. Participating in the panel were Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Alabama Power Company Vice President of Governmental Affairs Houston Smith. Sewell and Smith credited the new industry […]

For the seventh annual National Clean Energy Week, Gov. Kay Ivey declared the week just that in Alabama.  Ivey signed a proclamation recognizing that “clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before.” In Alabama, the clean energy sector employs more 44,000 people, which provides the third-largest generation […]

For the fifth consecutive year, American Banker magazine has recognized Regions Bank’s Kate Danella as one of the “25 most powerful women in banking.” The head of Regions’ Consumer Banking Group, Danella is ranked ninth this year. “Since Kate joined Regions in 2015, her commitment to innovation and her focus on delivering a superior customer […]

Rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence have drawn the attention of regulators. From the Securities and Exchange and Federal Trade commissions to the White House and Pentagon, law enforcers and lawmakers are trying to get their arms around the global impacts of AI. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, Alabama’s voice on key financial issues in the upper […]

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber announced a new, revamped portion of ASmartPlace.com: Smart Careers. The portal can help job seekers to pursue career paths in four targeted industries: Advanced manufacturing, information technology, construction, and healthcare.   ASmartPlace is encouraging opportunities in industries that provide long-term career pathways and require two years of education and training or less […]

A major tax reform is on its way beginning Sunday. Gov. Kay Ivey announced more than 3,000 Alabama small businesses will no longer be required to pay monthly estimated sales taxes to the state Department of Revenue. “By freeing small businesses with less than $500,000 in monthly sales from having to pay estimated monthly sales […]

As someone who grew up in challenging circumstances, I quickly learned the importance of hard work, persistence, and creativity to get by. In fact, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people in similar situations overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. of those people are small business owners and entrepreneurs who are doing whatever it takes […]

After 10 years of business in Baldwin County, Fairhope Brewing Co. is expanding into Mobile with The Wingman. The experimental pop-up tasting room will open in early 2024 in downtown Mobile. The new venture will concentrate on experimental concepts and new flavor profiles of beers and seltzers. While Fairhope Brewing’s best-selling beers like Take the […]

We the people are witnessing Corporate America continue to slip further to the left via ESG investments and DEI quotas. These edicts reign from above hindering meritocracy in the workplace useless, politicizing the free market, and isolating conservative consumers. ESG and DEI, terms we are all too familiar with, represent Environmental and Social Governance and […]

Alabama continued to experience an increase in average sales price and an overall slowdown in home sales last month, according to the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of Realtors. Home sales decreased compared to July, marking the second consecutive month of declining sales. the report said. RELATED: Alabama a hot […]

Growth projects valued at almost $200 million are under way in Alabama’s bioscience sector, setting the stage for robust new research grants and the recruitment of additional scientists to conduct cutting-edge projects. The growth spurt will build on investment projects announced by life science companies in the state that totaled $230 million since the beginning […]

Close to 200 members of the United Auto Workers union are striking ZF Chassis Systems in Tuscaloosa. The business is a major producer of front axles for the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance. The workers, who struck Wednesday, are advocating for better healthcare, wages, and an end to a tiered wage system at the Tuscaloosa business. […]

Radiance Technologies has collaborated with the Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program, offering Army veterans a seamless transition into employment with the company. Huntsville-based Radiance is the first company in Alabama to partner with the Alabama Army National Guard through the PaYS program. The PaYS Program is a strategic alliance between the Army and corporations, companies, […]

Vulcan Materials, the country’s largest producer of construction aggregates, has promoted two of its top leaders to the positions of president and chief operating officer. Former COO Tom Baker II has been named president and Ronnie A. Pruitt has been promoted to COO, the company announced today. Baker will continue to lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives […]

October is a time of unity, action, and education across the country for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Alabama, many businesses and organizations are going a step further to raise money for local, lifesaving breast cancer research across the state. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) has partnered with more than 25 […]

Huntsville-based Dynetics Group was recently awarded a $124.7M Cyber Electromagnetic Activities contract from Army Contracting Command to support the Army’s Missile and Space Program Executive Office, Leidos announced recently. This award is critical to the safety and security of the U.S. warfighter because it provides CEMA resiliency to vital Army PEO Missile and Space weapon […]

Alabama’s historic move to allow nursing apprenticeships through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is helping combat nursing shortages across the state. Since new rules passed last year allowing Alabama healthcare employers to enter into an apprenticeship agreement with nursing programs in the Alabama Community College System, an estimated 400 nursing apprentices across 17 colleges have served […]

“This is the EARTH the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Sylacauga native Margaret Morton led the “Welcome to EARTH” event in Talladega County celebrating the program’s progress and strides in support throughout 2023. “Rising from the rubble of the former Avondale Mills, EARTH (East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training […]

Regions Bank has appointed Anna Brackin as chief compliance officer and Gary Walton as the business unit chief risk officer for its consumer banking and wealth management divisions. Brackin joined Regions in 2020 as head of Corporate Banking Strategy and Administration.  RELATED: Regions, Vulcan Materials make Fortune 500 She succeeds Doug Jackson who retired after […]