Economy Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion The Tribe employs 7,400 Alabamians, pays over $1 billion in salaries, and contributes nearly $400 million in state and local taxes. Bill BrittFebruary 25, 2025
Economy NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages 35 percent of small business owners nationwide reported unfilled job openings. StaffNovember 1, 2024
Economy Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report Alabama recorded 5,340 home sales in September, a decrease of 10.6 percent over last month. StaffOctober 22, 2024
Economy Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry The forest and forest products industry contributes more than $36 billion to Alabama’s economy. StaffOctober 22, 2024
Economy Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about “taking on the boss, and winning” On Saturday, over a hundred attendees flocked to a Birmingham church to learn about labor organizing in the South. Chance PhillipsOctober 21, 2024
Economy Alabama Starbucks workers dream of a union contract Two years after Starbucks locations in Birmingham and Scottsboro unionized, workers may finally see a first contract by year-end. Chance PhillipsOctober 17, 2024
Economy Innovate Alabama makes landmark investment in Huntsville’s Kalm Therapeutics Kalm is InvestAL’s largest and first life science investment to date. Jacob HolmesOctober 14, 2024
Economy Alabama Department of Labor releases data on top jobs in August Top jobs in Alabama included registered nurses, retail salespersons, and supervisors of retail sales workers. StaffOctober 9, 2024
Economy Alabama’s new economic plan identifies 8 key sectors for future economic growth North Alabama Area Labor Council president Jacob Morrison argues it’s unlikely a McKinsey-developed economic strategic plan will help working-class Alabamians. Chance PhillipsOctober 3, 2024
Economy 2024 Alabama Retailers of the Year named Former Retailers of the Year chose three Alabama Retailer of the Year winners based on annual sales volume. StaffOctober 1, 2024
Economy Ivey announces ILJIN to invest $100 million in Auburn aluminum operation The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people. Wesley WalterSeptember 27, 2024