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 New unemployment claims decline slightly About half of the new claims are due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Micah DanneyFebruary 2, 2021
Economy Alabama expected to add 6,000 more auto jobs in coming months The Department of Commerce estimates the industry will add more than 6,000 jobs in the state in the coming months. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
Economy Study ranks Alabama in top 10 for unemployment recovery Continued improvement will depend on federal aid and how the state and its municipalities provide assistance, experts say. Micah DanneyJanuary 27, 2021
Economy Amazon wants in-person voting for Bessemer workers mulling union vote Ballots could begin being mailed out to workers on Feb. 8, with the vote count to happen by March 30. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 26, 2021
Economy BCA, CCAA name 2020 small businesses of the year This year, 44 businesses were chosen as finalists for these prestigious awards. StaffJanuary 25, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week Fifty percent of the new claims were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyJanuary 22, 2021
Economy Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama. John H. GlennJanuary 22, 2021
Economy Alabama’s unemployment tax set to nearly double Because of a massive increase in unemployment claims, Alabama's unemployment tax rate in 2021 will go up 92 percent. Josh MoonJanuary 20, 2021
Economy Resource Fiber plans to build a bamboo products manufacturing plant in Sulligent Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Economy Small business optimism declined sharply last month: survey Expectations for the next six months are increasingly dim, according to the latest report by the National Federation of Independent Business. Micah DanneyJanuary 18, 2021