Economy National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most measures of labor market performance barely changed between May and June. Chance PhillipsJuly 8, 2024
Economy Hyundai premieres the new 2022 Santa Cruz The new 2022 Santa Cruz will begin production in Montgomery this summer. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Economy Report ranks Alabama high for economic momentum in 2021 The index ranks states based on their most recent performance in three important measures of economic vitality. StaffApril 20, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week The percentage of claims reported to be due to the pandemic dropped from 76 percent three weeks ago to 30 percent last week. Micah DanneyApril 17, 2021
Economy Small business optimism improves, but owners struggle to find qualified workers Small business is doing better as restrictions are eased, but finding qualified labor is a critical issue. StaffApril 14, 2021
Economy Republicans say Alabama economic development prospects improved with Amazon vote Republicans say the vote should help the state remain a popular destination for companies looking to grow. Brandon MoseleyApril 12, 2021
Economy Economic development report card shows $4.8 billion in new investment in 2020 Economic development activity across Alabama in 2020 generated close to $5 billion in new capital investment. StaffApril 7, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week 76 percent of the claims were estimated to be related to COVID-19, the Labor Department said. Micah DanneyApril 2, 2021
Economy AlabamaWorks survey shows concerns of unemployed, underemployed Alabamians The survey, commissioned by AlabamaWorks, gathered responses from 401 unemployed and underemployed Alabamians. StaffApril 2, 2021
Economy BCA names Kate Messervy as director of regional affairs northern region Her primary focus will be to better serve BCA membership in North Alabama. StaffApril 2, 2021
Economy February had Alabama’s lowest unemployment rate since pandemic started The seasonally adjusted rate was 4 percent last month and is expected to continue to drop, ADOL said. Micah DanneyMarch 29, 2021