As the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) navigates the crucial phase of awarding integrated facility licenses, Trulieve, a company that has put down roots in the state, says its presence in Alabama will benefit patients and the state as a whole. The AMCC heard presentations from integrated facility applicants this week at the Alabama State […]

On Thursday, the Alabama Mining Association (AMA) announced that Paul Kavinoky has been named as the new President of the AMA. He’ll take over for Patrick Cagle, who is stepping down from the role to pursue a career in ministry. “We are pleased to have Paul leading the mining association at such a pivotal time […]

The multidisciplinary workforce develop program will spark social and economic change in rural communities by investing people and industries.

Living in Alabama - Growing up in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach I spent many many hours swimming and playing in the waters of coastal Alabama

Major German appliance maker, Miele, has announced that it has officially began the process of opening its first ever US location in Opelika. The new operation

One of Huntsville’s very own, Minerva Defense Inc., announced the addition of Joseph Summers to the executive leadership team. Mr. Summers will serve as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Summers joins William “Bill” Bailey III as a founder of the company. Summers has 27 years of experience in government and defense contracting industry. Upon […]

The world of small business in Dothan, Alabama is booming right now according to the Business Council of Alabama and the Chamber of Commerce Association for the state.

Defense is a major industry in Alabama. 168,439 Alabamians work for defense contractors. Boeing builds Patriot missile components in Huntsville, the Lancer missile is made in a plant near Troy, parts for the Hydra-70 rocket are made at plants in Anniston and Huntsville. Parts for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle are made in Anniston. Alabamians […]

What makes a good listing? Why live in Alabama? Living in Alabama is about embracing the beauty of the South.

In October, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield would be leaving after 12 years at the helm of the state’s economic development efforts. His tenure is effective until Jan. 1 when Ellen McNair takes over as secretary.  In the meantime, Canfield shared his next high-profile career move Tuesday.  Burr & Forman, […]

Regions Bank, the largest bank in the state according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), has for the fourth year in a row been recognized as a Military Friendly Employer.

From rubble will rise EARTH. The East Alabama Rural Innovation & Training Hub (EARTH), which will be constructed on the historic Avondale Mills site, will offer the same promises as its predecessor. “The site years ago is where people originally found opportunity, hope, work, and learning. Today’s world still begs for the same things. EARTH will answer […]

Alabama's 2023 Small Business of the Year award winners were announced Wednesday at a combined annual meeting and ceremony hosted jointly by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and  the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama at The Club in Birmingham.

5 top real estate agents from Madision, Fairhope, Birmingham, and Auburn Alabama share insights for navigating today's tough market.

As broadband access becomes increasingly important for every day life and business throughout the world, the state of Alabama is keeping in step by providing some of the state's most underserved and under connected areas with reliable high speed internet.

In 2010, when Republicans gained a majority in the Alabama Legislature after 135 years of Democratic control, they inherited all the legacy problems facing the state, including high joblessness, low household income, and high rates of poverty. In large measure, the GOP solution was economic development. The state reformed and increased its economic incentives package […]

Alabama based Oakworth Capital Bank recently received positive recognition from the finance focused news source, American Banker. The publication recently ranked Oakworth Capital as the "Best Bank to Work For" in the entire country for the 6th year in a row.

For some, the Credit Card Competition Act making its way through Congress would introduce competition in the credit card payment processing sector, primarily handled by major networks like Visa and Mastercard. For others, if the proposal became law, the implications would be “disastrous.” The Alabama Credit Union Association (ACUA) says a recent report by Cornerstone […]

The Alabama Robotics Technology Park in Decatur, Alabama is set to be the home of a new $30 million training center with a focus on electric vehicles and emerging technologies within the auto industry. The Alabama Department of Commerce announced the news Monday.

Bunkers, Auburn’s first-of-its-kind cocktail bar, restaurant, and indoor golf simulator, has just opened. The concept was developed by Plainsmen Consulting, the team behind many of Alabama’s well-known establishments including Collins Bar, Cayo Coco, and Local Roots. The beverage menu, created by award-winning beverage director Josh Schaff, showcases unique spins on familiar cocktails like the Frozen […]

Small businesses are “the engine that drives our economy.” And for no small reason. Alabama’s 422,518 small businesses make up 99.4% of the state and employ 818,234 people – 46% of all Alabama employees. They are our neighbors, friends, relatives and employers and employees. To recognize the importance of small businesses, Gov. Ivey proclaimed Saturday […]

In order to bridge a growing data skills gap that has concerned both educators and employers throughout the state, particularly in Alabama's rural and underserved communities, two large names in the world of Alabama business are joining forces to offer the state's junior and seniors a data and AI based internship program.

The Birmingham Business Alliance held their inaugural Regional Economic Development Summit at the Historic Greyhound Bus Station last week in downtown Birmingham. The keynote speaker at the Summit was Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield. Canfield, who is retiring at the end of the year, reflected on the economic growth that catalyzed in the state during […]

This year marks a significant milestone for ConcertIDC, a custom software development company based in Birmingham, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the company has grown from a local startup to an international player in the tech industry. Tanveer Patel started ConcertIDC in 2013. At the time, the company focused on […]