State economy set to grow, UA researchers say
As pandemic wanes, Alabama business expected to see “stellar growth,” led by increased output by the state's manufacturing and service sectors.
Bessemer is booming
Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley smiles, shakes his head and laughingly laments at just how successful the city has been recently in attracting major corporations...
Alabama Innovation Commission releases recommendations
The Alabama Innovation Commission today shared its report that focuses on five components.
Industrial Sites with Rail Access 2021
A listing of industrial sites with rail service, ranked by available acreage. The source for this listing is the Economic Development Parntership of Alabama...
Greg Canfield, Alabama’s Commerce secretary, on 10 years of selling Alabama
Greg Canfield, secretary of Commerce for Alabama, has spent a decade selling the state to potential employers.
Economic Development Agencies 2021
A listing of economic development agencies in Alabama, compiled from agency websites.
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Brewton tech company Provalus unveils new facility
Provalus is holding a ribbon-cutting today for its flagship technology innovation center in Brewton.
Canadian firm buying into Coosa graphite mining project
Canadian firm South Star Battery Metals Corp. has announced it is earning its way into majority ownership of the Ceylon Graphite Project in Alabama,...
Smucker’s planning $1.1 billion plant in Jefferson County
A planned $1.1 billion Smucker’s plant in McCalla is one of the largest in Jefferson County’s history and would create 750 new jobs.
UNA’s Agile Strategy Lab launching initiative in Ecuador
The Ecuador Ministry of Production has engaged the Agile Strategy Lab at the University of North Alabama to launch a new economic initiative in the country.