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 Mayor Woodfin, Eddie Stivers III update new development at Palisades Property “I want to thank Eddie Stivers for his vision and commitment to help in building Birmingham’s economy." StaffJuly 17, 2021
Economy Alabama’s June unemployment rate drops to 3.3 percent The unemployment rate is a new post-pandemic low and the jobs count is at its highest level in 2021. StaffJuly 16, 2021
Economy Labor shortage remains a challenge for small businesses, report says As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled. StaffJuly 14, 2021
Economy Ivey attends groundbreaking for new logistics hub in Baldwin County This $20 million investment is expected to create 55 new jobs in fast-growing Baldwin County. Brandon MoseleyJuly 6, 2021
Economy An Alabama plant closed and moved to Mexico after receiving a $10 million PPP loan: report FreightCar America received a $10 million PPP loan in early 2020. It closed its last American plant located in Muscle Shoals in September. Josh MoonJuly 1, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly last week Fifty-two percent of last week's claims were reported to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyJune 25, 2021
Economy Stimulus drove 79.3 percent growth in Alabama personal incomes in 1st quarter It’s one of the 10 highest percent changes of a national increase that the White House attributes to direct payments. Micah DanneyJune 24, 2021
Economy Westwater Resources plans for graphite processing plant in Coosa County The Coosa County graphite plant is expected to employ at least 100 full-time, permanent workers. Brandon MoseleyJune 24, 2021
Economy Online job ads increased 4.8 percent in May May’s monthly total was 130 percent higher than it was in May 2020. Micah DanneyJune 24, 2021
Economy Bama in a Box celebrates one year of helping small businesses The company has delivered products from 106 Alabama companies to consumers in more than 40 states. StaffJune 24, 2021