Chris McFadyen
City Trees Are These Artisans’ Niche
Leigh and Cliff Spencer’s Alabama Sawyer makes its niche in the recycled timber of Alabama’s “urban forest.”
Is the road to the future being paved in the Alabama House of Representatives...
We sit down with Katie Britt, president of the Business Council of Alabama, to discuss the possible gas tax increase.
Who Owns Alabama’s Forests?
Who are the typical timberland owners in Alabama? Are the small landowners in it for investment or recreation? For some insights, we spoke with Stephen Burdette, a registered forester with American Forest Management's office in Prattville.
What Are Your Prospects for an Industrial Coup?
Insights from a top site selection expert include:
Foreign direct investment in the U.S. is hot.
Time frames are shorter than ever.
Small towns can land spinoffs from big cities.
Opioid addiction downgrades Alabama's workforce.
Royal Cup Rebrands Its Brews
Royal Cup Coffee & Tea, based in Birmingham, completes a strategic rebranding initiative across its product portfolio of premium coffee and tea sold in more than 25 markets across the country.
Animals, Celebrities, Old Movie Trailers…What Works in Super Bowl Advertising
Dr. Linda Ferrell, professor and chair of the Department of Marketing in Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business, dishes super secrets about Super Bowl ads
Energen Corp. Bought for a Premium, $9.2 Billion
Diamondback Energy Inc., based in Midland, Texas, on August 14 agreed to buy Energen Corp. for $9.2 billion.
Selling Alabama-Made Missiles to Arabs
That was the pitch going on last week by the top U.S. pitchman for American Made, President Donald Trump, when he hosted a delegation...
Diving into City Hall
Randall Woodfin was elected mayor of Birmingham on Oct. 3, defeating incumbent William Bell in...
Higher Ed at the Edge
ACHE Executive Director Jim Purcell says one of the biggest challenges facing the state is to...