Economy Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures. Staff3 days ago
Economy Gov. Kay Ivey calls Biden’s gas tax holiday plan a “gimmick” "I believe that this could cause more harm than good in Alabama, ultimately costing taxpayers," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2022
Economy Governor launches project to build transformational Logistics Park in Macon County REAL Park could eventually become home as many as 13 buildings offering a combined 5 million square feet of space. StaffJune 23, 2022
Economy Alabama hits new record low unemployment rate 2.7 percent is a new record low, down from April’s rate of 2.8 percent, and below May 2021’s rate of 3.6 percent. StaffJune 20, 2022
Economy Inflation, supply chain send small business optimism to a 48-year low Twenty-three percent said that labor quality was their top business problem, behind inflation. StaffJune 15, 2022
Economy Port of Mobile container volumes remain robust If container volumes hold their pattern, it could make for another record-breaking year. StaffJune 15, 2022
Economy Online job ads in April up 30 percent from ads in April last year The monthly total of online job ads for April 2022 is up 1.8 percent with 41,315 new online ads. StaffJune 9, 2022
Economy James Hardie adding 200 workers through expansion project at Prattville facility The growth project will double the size of the Alabama facility, permitting a large-scale expansion of its manufacturing capacity. StaffJune 9, 2022
Economy Workers at Scottsboro Starbucks announce intent to organize The letter states that, due to prevailing working conditions, employees find it increasingly difficult "to provide the service our customers deserve when Partners cannot... John H. GlennJune 7, 2022
Economy Southern Research breaks ground on new biotech center, campus renovations The new center is expected to create 150 new jobs at Southern Research and to double the institution’s annual economic impact to $300 million... StaffMay 18, 2022
Economy Auto supplier Shinhwa investing $78 million in second Auburn facility, creating 42 jobs Shinhwa will build the new 400,000-square-foot factory across from its existing location in Auburn Technology Park West. StaffMay 18, 2022