Economy Alabama exports soared to new record in 2022 The surge was driven by rising overseas shipments of Alabama-made vehicles, aerospace parts, and other products. StaffFebruary 10, 2023
Economy NFIB: Small business job openings back up in January The percentage of owners reporting labor quality as their top business operating problem remains elevated at 24 percent. StaffFebruary 3, 2023
Economy Resicum International plans $1.3 million Aviation Training Academy The academy at Craig Field in Selma will prepare the next generation of industry professionals. StaffJanuary 30, 2023
Economy Online job ads in December up 3.9 percent from last year But the monthly total of online job ads is down 0.5 percent versus the previous month. StaffJanuary 25, 2023
Economy Gov. Ivey announces another record high jobs count Alabama’s December unemployment rate was 2.8 percent. StaffJanuary 20, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Collaboration between Lockheed Martin, Airbus will benefit Alabama Alabama has proven it has a skilled workforce ready to build the world’s very best American-made airplanes. Billy TaylorJanuary 10, 2023
Economy November online job ads fall from 2021 highs Online job ads in November were down 6.8 percent compared to last year. StaffDecember 21, 2022
Economy NFIB Optimism Index: Slight improvements but inflation remains a challenge Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved three points. StaffDecember 14, 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
News Rapid, no-cost training for construction jobs available across Alabama Alabama’s construction industry has thousands of job openings and now free training to operate bulldozers and skid steers. StaffNovember 30, 2022