State Sewell announces $1 million economic development grant The federal grant will assist the state in addressing pandemic-related and climate change-related issues. Josh MoonOctober 22, 2021
Economy Survey: Increase in employers using skill-based hiring According to the survey, Alabama employers planning to add more jobs has increased. John H. GlennOctober 6, 2021
Governor Governor to kick off her Inaugural Made in Alabama Showcase The governor selected 12 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional products for the state. StaffOctober 6, 2021
Economy Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 3.1 percent August’s rate represents 69,005 unemployed persons, compared to 71,678 in July and 156,709 in August 2020. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Elections Ivey committed to creating the best environment for small businesses and hardworking Alabamians On Labor Day, Ivey expressed her commitment to small business owners and the hardworking people in the state's workforce. Brandon MoseleySeptember 7, 2021
State Alabama among worst states for working families, report says Alabama also ranked last among states for working women. John H. GlennSeptember 1, 2021
State League of Municipalities launches Economic Development Academy Unlike other economic development programs, the Academy is tailored to municipal officials using a team model. StaffJuly 30, 2021
Congress Sen. Richard Shelby says he’s concerned about inflation Shelby questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a Banking Committee hearing. Brandon MoseleyJuly 19, 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
Elections Business Council’s ProgressPAC endorses Ivey for re-election ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s political action committee, has endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and Attorney General Steve Marshall. Brandon MoseleyJune 29, 2021