Opinion Opinion | Alabama Senate reinvesting in Alabama’s economy The Alabama Senate now also has a great opportunity in the upcoming session to make a tangible impact. Greg ReedApril 4, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Incentive programs essential for higher quality of life in Alabama With the Alabama Jobs Act and the Growing Alabama Credit, communities will have important tools in their toolbox to achieve growth. Vince PerezApril 4, 2023
Economy 2022 economic development projects brought record capital investment Economic development generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment in 2022. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight The passage of new economic development legislation is essential for our state to remain competitive. Judson C. EdwardsMarch 17, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama board holds first meeting of the year The board announced the creation of the Innovate Alabama network to connect entrepreneurs and businesses with resources. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2023
Legislature Wage gap task force recommends Legislature institute salary history ban In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Local news Birmingham’s Cornell Wesley recognized as 40 under 40 in economic development Wesley is currently the director of innovation and economic opportunity for the city of Birmingham. StaffJanuary 31, 2023
Economy BCA to host economic incentives roundtable The roundtable, featuring top lawmakers, will highlight the positive impact of economic incentives. Josh MoonDecember 30, 2022
Local news Birmingham awards $850K for economic development The city awarded the funds to several local organizations to boost economic development. John H. GlennDecember 14, 2022
Legislature New District 89 Rep. Paramore already familiar with the State House Paramore has spent 20 years as the director of governmental affairs for Troy University as well as a decade on the Troy City Council. Jacob HolmesDecember 6, 2022