ROANOKE, Alabama — Bryant Whaley, the top economic developer for Randolph County, is riding the momentum. Despite the disruptions of a global pandemic, this rural county in eastern Alabama has seen three major corporate growth projects since August 2020, creating over 330 jobs. Whaley, executive director of the Randolph County Economic Development Authority, is optimistic that […]

Lake Homes Realty and a sister company, RealSource Title Insurance and Real Estate Closing, plan to establish a new headquarters operation in Hoover, bringing 400 new jobs to the Birmingham suburb over the next five years.

Boeing, who is celebrating their 60th year in Alabama, announced an emergency assistance package to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

Kroger announced that it will create 161 new jobs in Birmingham as the grocery chain introduces its e-commerce grocery delivery service to the region.

An Alabama-built United Launch Alliance rocket carrying the GOES-T spacecraft for the NOAA and NASA lifted off today from Cape Canaveral.

As the Russian onslaught of Ukraine rages, advanced weaponry manufactured in the Yellowhammer State proves critical in the fight against President Vladimir Putin's tyrannical ambitions.

Regions Bank on Tuesday announced a new grant as well as additional online financial wellness tools designed to help people and families address urgent issues surrounding medical financial hardships.

Union Springs-based Bonnie Plants, the nation's largest grower of vegetable and herb plants for home gardens unveiled its latest expansion and upgrade of its greenhouse facilities. 

It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking that would be difficult for any one person or entity to achieve alone. Perhaps the adage could apply to an issue as vital as fostering the next generation of skilled workers. Forming a pipeline of trained talent to […]

An image created by UAH astrophysicists has been featured on the cover of the February issue of the journal “Nature Astronomy.”

Governor Kay Ivey recognized seven Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe.

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association announces the hiring of Craig Johnston as director of workforce development training and advocacy.

German specialty chemicals company Evonik is planning a $176.5 million expansion project for its Mobile County manufacturing facility.

It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking which would be difficult for any one person or entity to achieve alone.

Alabama taxpayers, small businesses and construction workers share my concerns about anti competitive and costly policies attached to federal and federally assisted construction projects as a result of recent executive actions by the Biden administration.

Plans by the University of Alabama in Huntsville to help create a “college town” experience are one step closer toward becoming a reality following the Huntsville City Council’s approval of the demolition of what has been a former office park on the eastern edge of Cummings Research Park.

A new building coming to the University of Alabama campus will provide space to conserve and celebrate fashion history and groom fashion trendsetters of the future. The College of Human Environmental Sciences (CHES) has announced plans to construct Drummond Lyon Hall to house its fashion retailing and apparel design concentrations. Through the support of alumni, the CHES Leadership Board […]

Whether a repeat or first-time homebuyer, there are many benefits to owning a home, especially financial. In 2021, the national average of equity gained was $56,700 and Alabama’s average was $33,000. Building long-term wealth over time is why equity matters and due to the past year’s low inventory and high demand, home value increased more […]

Fresh off successful direct involvement in NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Parker Solar Probe (PSP) in roles that included optics, hardware, software, testing analytics, computational modeling and big data processing and dissemination, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is looking beyond the sky again. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama […]

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced this week that Alabama’s exports in 2021 surged more than 20% in value compared to the previous year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and indicating the underlying resilience of the state’s economy. New federal government figures show that Alabama’s exports of goods and services totaled nearly $20.9 billion last year, […]

After two full years of economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers throughout the country continue to face headwinds. In some cases, those headwinds are caused by a federal government that should be helping employers, not hindering them. Take, for example, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), a little-known agency that helps employees decide […]

Whether a repeat or first-time homebuyer, there are many benefits to owning a home, especially financial. In 2021, the national average of equity gained was $56,700 and Alabama’s average was $33,000. Building long-term wealth over time is why equity matters and due to the past year’s low inventory and high demand, home value increased more […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has made Forbes' 2022 "America's 100 Best Midsize Employers" list. 

The Alabama Community College System Innovation Center on Monday officially opened and announced the launch of its first industry-crafted programs to help students find immediate employment.