Economy Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024 The state’s 62,539 home sales in 2024 declined by roughly 18 percent compared to the 76,258 in 2023. Staff2 days ago
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
Economy Port of Mobile container growth continues April 2022 results for container volumes through the Port of Mobile show a 39.7 percent increase over April 2021 volumes. StaffMay 11, 2022
Economy Governor welcomes Airbus expansion project adding 1,000 jobs in Mobile Airbus has invested over $1 billion in its Alabama manufacturing facility. StaffMay 10, 2022
Economy Inflation remains a major problem for small businesses: survey Overall, all small employers reported inflation was impacting their business to varying degrees. StaffApril 26, 2022
Economy Online job ads in March up 51 percent from last year The five occupations with the most online job ads continue to be for registered nurses, retail salespersons, sales representatives, supervisors of retail salespersons, and... StaffApril 22, 2022
Economy Westwater Resources, Alabama Graphite Products break ground on Kellyton processing plant The $202 million plant will process raw graphite for use in batteries that power electric vehicles, electronics and many other products. StaffApril 20, 2022
Economy Alabama March unemployment rate ties historic low of 2.9 percent The number of unemployed people also hit a new record low. StaffApril 18, 2022
Economy Hyundai to add first all-electric Genesis GV70, Santa Fe hybrid to Alabama production Hyundai plans to invest $300 million and create 200 jobs at its only U.S. manufacturing center. StaffApril 14, 2022
Economy Hyundai’s Montgomery plant expanding, adding hybrid electric models The $300 million expansion will create 200 jobs, according to a press release. Eddie BurkhalterApril 13, 2022