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
Economy Legislative leaders cast ambitious vision to grow Alabama’s economy Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the commission, said its findings will be a roadmap for how Alabama can best leverage incentive programs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
Elections Constitutional amendments now in effect Alabama voters passed all 10 amendments on the ballot, plus the first-ever recompilation of the state Constitution. Jacob HolmesNovember 29, 2022
State Inaugural Economic Development Academy graduates 129 municipal leaders The Academy is designed to educate municipal officials and business leaders on economic development best practices. StaffNovember 10, 2022
Economy New $600M beverage park to bring up to 280 jobs to Montgomery The beverage park will include a 1.7 million-square-foot production facility. The first bottles are expected to come off the line in 2025. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2022
Economy BELLA+CANVAS plans high-tech, fabric-cutting facility in Wetumpka Gov. Kay Ivey said the advanced fabric-cutting facility is expected to create over 550 jobs in Wetumpka. StaffMarch 11, 2022
Local news Birmingham City Council approves sale for new housing complex on Lakeshore Parkway The complex would include single-family, multi-family, and senior housing, with a total investment, according to the city, of $100 million. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2022
Municipal elections Auburn Mayor Ron Anders running for re-election Auburn Mayor Ron Anders officially announced that he is seeking re-election in the city’s Aug. 23, 2022, municipal election. StaffFebruary 24, 2022