Alabama

Food & Beverage

The story behind the Troy, Alabama, distillery honoring Clyde May’s legacy

An exciting project will be completed soon in Troy, Alabama. The Conecuh Ridge Distillery, which will produce Clyde May’s whiskey, was designed by

Shipping and Logistics

Alabama exports soar to record total in 2023, topping $27 billion

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama companies exported goods and services worth over $27.4 billion in 2023, setting

Economic Development

New Alabama Commerce secretary recruits heavy hitters for state economic development strategic plan

Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair has been on the job for barely a month but is already at work on a strategic

Workforce Development

Alabama governor pledges to focus on labor participation in address to economic developers

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey told economic developers this week that Alabama’s low labor participation rate is getting her attention and hinted it will be

Automotive

Montgomery Hyundai workers announce union drive

Workers at a Hyundai plant in Montgomery have launched a union drive, the second announced organization effort at a major Alabama automotive

Shipping and Logistics

Alabama port’s economic impact swells to $98.3 billion with more growth likely from expansion projects

The Port of Mobile had an economic impact of $98.3 billion in 2022 as the Alabama Port Authority is overseeing more than $1 billion in expansion

Mergers & Acquistions

Japanese bid for U.S. Steel challenges Biden’s approach to global economy

The prospect of a Japanese corporation buying U.S. Steel — whose products shaped American landmarks like the Empire State Building — is stirring an

Workforce Development

Alabama’s labor force is growing. Here’s how much.

The state’s unemployment rate was up slightly in December. But more telling figures show positive signs. Alabama’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was

Sports Business

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban, seven-time national champion, is retiring

Alabama football coach Nick Saban, whose seven career national championships are the most by a head coach at NCAA football’s highest level,

Features

Primordial Ventures selects Birmingham for medical supplies production hub

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that startup Primordial Ventures plans to launch a manufacturing operation in Birmingham

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