Jackson Thornton Names New CEO
Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, has named John Fendley as the firm’s president and CEO effective Jan....
Program Will Give $200 Million in Grants to Small Businesses
Alabama small businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations that have been impacted by COVID-19 are eligible for $200 million in grant money under Revive Plus,...
Business Council of Alabama says to ‘Keep Alabama Open’
With some people suggesting a nationwide shutdown might be in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Business Council of Alabama is saying the...
State Farm closes Birmingham operations center; Employees will work remotely
State Farm’s operations center on Lakeshore Drive will close permanently, part of a nationwide move by the insurance company to shift its workforce from...
Peanut Butter Maker to Expand in Troy
Peanut butter maker Golden Boy Foods has announced plans to invest $13.3 million in its Troy facilities, doubling its industrial footprint and increasing production...
Kenneth Coleman Steps Down as Leader of BBA
Kenneth Coleman, who became president and CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance just four months ago, is leaving to take a job with a...
Seven Alabama Launchpad finalists will compete for $150,000
The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama has picked seven finalists for its Alabama Launchpad program for 2020.
The final competition will take place Nov. 19...
The Hiller Companies Acquires A&D Fire Sprinklers Inc.
The Hiller Companies has purchased California-based A&D Fire Sprinklers Inc. The acquisition closed on November 1.
The Hiller Companies, headquartered in Mobile, provides fire detection...
Business Council of Alabama Turns 35
The Business Council of Alabama, born from the consolidation of the Alabama Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Alabama back in 1985, is...
Labor Market Improving, BBVA Says
Payrolls grew and unemployment rolls declined during August, signaling a potential for a “normal” labor market sooner rather than later, according to a report...