Aerospace and Defense Boeing’s economic impact in Alabama This year marks Boeing’s 60th year in Alabama. StaffJune 8, 2022
News Alabama reaches new record low unemployment rate The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent, down from March’s 2.9 percent and April 2021’s rate of 3,6 percent. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Economy Southern Research breaks ground on new biotech center, campus renovations The new center is expected to create 150 new jobs at Southern Research and to double the institution’s annual economic impact to $300 million... StaffMay 18, 2022
Economy Auto supplier Shinhwa investing $78 million in second Auburn facility, creating 42 jobs Shinhwa will build the new 400,000-square-foot factory across from its existing location in Auburn Technology Park West. StaffMay 18, 2022
Economy Governor welcomes Airbus expansion project adding 1,000 jobs in Mobile Airbus has invested over $1 billion in its Alabama manufacturing facility. StaffMay 10, 2022
Opinion Opinion | High praise for low unemployment Alabama has seen excellent job growth with more than 40,000 new jobs since last year. Beth ChapmanMay 9, 2022
Economy Online job ads in March up 51 percent from last year The five occupations with the most online job ads continue to be for registered nurses, retail salespersons, sales representatives, supervisors of retail salespersons, and... StaffApril 22, 2022
Economy Hyundai to add first all-electric Genesis GV70, Santa Fe hybrid to Alabama production Hyundai plans to invest $300 million and create 200 jobs at its only U.S. manufacturing center. StaffApril 14, 2022
Legislature House passes bill requiring unemployed to seek 3 jobs per week Under current Alabama Department of Labor regulations, only one contact is required each week. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2022
Economy Niagara Bottling plans Alabama production facility, creating 50 jobs in Opelika The bottling plant, located in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park along Interstate 85, will create 50 jobs initially. StaffMarch 17, 2022