Birmingham manufacturer plans $45 million expansion
Birmingham-based Nelson Brothers Inc., which makes explosives chemicals for the mining industry, among other things, is planning a $45 million plant expansion in Walker County. The company was founded by brothers Dugan and Olen Nelson in 1956. – AL.com
Poarch Creek Indians report: $4 billion in economic impact
A report from the Poarch Creek Indians says the tribe generated more than $4 billion in economic impact across Alabama in 2023. PCI has created more than 7,400 jobs in Alabama in industries such as tourism, technology and manufacturing, the report says. – Alabama Political Reporter
Bessemer airport classified as national airport
Bessemer Municipal Airport has been reclassified from a regional airport to a national airport. The classification helps to determine the amount and type of federal funding available for airport development. – Bham Now
