What a year it has been for Freedom Real Estate’s John Roberts. At 30 years old, Roberts joined Huntsville’s Freedom Real Estate as the development director in September, after running his first-ever political campaign as one of six candidates for Alabama’s Fifth Congressional seat in the Republican primary. He is also a proud first-time father. […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) is a sovereign nation with our own system of government, and the only federally recognized Tribe in the state of Alabama. PCI is an active partner in the state, contributing to economic, educational, social, and cultural initiatives benefiting both our nation and our neighbors in local communities and […]

New inventory mean more jobs for Realtors and (hopefully) better pricing for homebuyers. But what could it mean for developers and investors? Over the last year, low inventory has contributed to rising home prices across the state. We know that prices can soar due to demand in a desired area. And while it might be […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has given a 4.5-star rating to Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Alabama’s Blue Advantage Plan. CMS uses a five-star system to measure the quality and experience of Medicare Advantage health and prescription drug plans, according to a release. The overall rating is based on information […]

New inventory mean more jobs for Realtors and (hopefully) better pricing for homebuyers. But what could it mean for developers and investors? Over the last year, low inventory has contributed to rising home prices across the state. We know that prices can soar due to demand in a desired area. And while it might be […]

During her 28 years serving in the U.S. Air Force, Aliquippa Allen lived in and around rural communities where businesses, such as movie theaters, bowling alleys, clubs and recreation centers, closed their doors forever. It was during that time she recognized the importance of investing in small towns and helping them create a sustainable economy. In […]

Nearly 70 scholarships are available to residents interested in attending one of Alabama’s community colleges to train for careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The scholarships are through a partnership between the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association and the Alabama Community College System. Funding is available to award a total of $4,000 in scholarships to […]

New inventory mean more jobs for Realtors and (hopefully) better pricing for homebuyers. But what could it mean for developers and investors? Over the last year, low inventory has contributed to rising home prices across the state. We know that prices can soar due to demand in a desired area. And while it might be […]

An infrastructure project totaling approximately $2 million is coming to Tuscaloosa County for industrial access road and bridge improvement. The funding will enhance Wallace Ferry and Blackburn Road, which is the main access point for the Shoal Creek Mine. The project will see the resurfacing and striping of nearly seven miles of the two-lane roadway […]

Three Alabama universities are the recipients of $1.3 million worth of grant funding, according to an announcement Wednesday by Gov. Kay Ivey. The grants, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), will help stimulate research and development to bolster statewide innovation efforts. RELATED: Huntsville welcomes Auburn Research and Innovation Campus In […]

Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hundreds of Lowndes County residents will soon have access to high-speed Internet. The USDA is investing some $24.7 million to fund the projects, said Novory Gordon, state director of the USDA’s Rural Development Alabama office. “Communities across rural Alabama are need access to high-speed internet […]

Citing Gov. Kay Ivey as an “extraordinary champion,” the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association recently named the governor to its hall of fame. Ron Davis, the AAMA’s president and chairman, praised Ivey for her commitment to facilitating the growth of Alabama’s auto industry and her many contributions to the overall mission of the organization. “Governor Ivey […]

DECATUR — United Launch Alliance (ULA), which houses the world’s largest rocket plant, is expanding its operations in rural North Alabama. ULA held a Thursday ground-breaking ceremony for the company’s new warehouse and an additional factory facility. The expansion will allow ULA to nearly double its launch rate, according to company officials. The new buildings […]

Mobis, a leading global auto supplier, plans to invest $205 million to create an EV battery module plant in Montgomery. The project, announced Thursday by Gov. Kay Ivey, will lead to the employment of at least 400 people. Once at full production, the 450,000-square-foot facility will supply more than 200,000 EV batteries annually to the […]

Rural economic developers joined with Alabama Department of Commerce officials this week for a summit centered around job growth. Newly released Commerce Department data shows companies committed $1.7 billion in capital investment into rural Yellowhammer State counties in 2021. This investment, according to Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, is a sign of good things to come […]

Huntsville community leaders joined with Auburn University officials Tuesday to hold a grand-opening celebration for the institution’s Rocket City-based Research and Innovation Campus. Located in Cummings Research Park, the nine-acre property is positioned in close proximity to aerospace and defense industry giants. The campus is also near the Bridge Street Town Centre commercial development and […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) recently honored 12 companies with 2022 Supplier of the Year Awards for their dedicated support across ULA’s product lines. Strategic supplier partnerships remain paramount as ULA anticipates an unprecedented growth in production for the next-generation Vulcan Centaur program advancing toward its inaugural launch in early 2023. “Strong strategic partnerships are essential […]

ATMORE — In celebration of Woods to Goods Week, the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) held a series of events across the Yellowhammer State in recognition of the state’s $28 billion industry. Yellowhammer News was provided access to a two-day event at the close of last week in Monroe and Escambia counties, which highlighted the role […]

C Spire, a telecommunications and technology services company, announced leadership changes in its Alabama region Tuesday. A majority of the leadership changes incorporate numerous senior leaders from Troy Cable, which was acquired by C Spire in December 2021. Ben Moncrief, C Spire’s executive vice president for Alabama, said the company’s new Yellowhammer State leaders “excel […]

Marty Haycraft, Caterpillar Inc. senior vice president and Progress Rail CEO, has announced his intentions to retire at the end of this calendar year. Haycraft, who holds 29 years of service with Caterpillar, began his professional career in 1990 with Wheel Corporation of America as a production employee. He would be promoted to vice president […]

A majority of Alabama voters support medicinal marijuana, polling data released Tuesday by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Association (AMCA) shows. Polling shows that 79% of respondents favor legal medical cannabis while only 9% are against it. The association noted that its survey proved support for medical cannabis was strong across all demographics polled. Voters in […]

The Yellowhammer State was the beneficiary of $85 billion in economic impact generated from the Port of Mobile in 2021, according to a study released Monday by the Alabama State Port Authority. The study, performed by Martin Associates, also shows the port creates around one in seven jobs statewide. A total of 312,896 Alabama jobs […]

Workforce development guru Ed Castile and six growing companies were recognized Thursday night at a ceremony that showcased the strong economic and cultural ties between Alabama and Japan. The Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) dinner at the Westin Huntsville brought together leaders from government, economic development, education and culture in support of advancing the Alabama-Japan relationship. “With […]

HUNTSVILLE — Five innovative start-up companies make up the inaugural class in the HudsonAlpha AgTech Investment Accelerator, a new initiative from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and the global venture and accelerator firm gener8tor. The 12-week accelerator invests $100,000 in five startups at the forefront of the agricultural technology industry. The Huntsville-based accelerator seeks to bolster Alabama’s […]