Top Headlines: Unemployment claims reach 280,000, Amazon hiring in Bessemer
280,000 Alabamians filed unemployment claims over the last month
The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to add Alabamians to the state’s unemployment...
Top Headlines: Retailers anticipate May reopening, Pandemic renews call for Medicaid expansion
Alabama retailers anticipate May reopening with strict guidelines
It was a nightmare March for retailers across Alabama. Business owners are hoping to reopen with new...
Top Headlines: Ivey says social distancing is working, Small businesses receive $3.8 billions in...
Governor says social distancing measures are working
Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday said Alabama's social distancing measures appear to be slowing the spread of the...
Top Headlines: Mazda Toyota plant opening delayed, Alabama’s housing market during pandemic
Pandemic pushes back opening of Mazda Toyota plant
Two reports Monday said the Mazda Toyota plant opening in North Alabama will be delayed due to...
Top Headlines: Assessing tornado damage, Officials unsure on restart date
Tornado damages buildings, injures multiple people north of Birmingham
At least three people were injured when a tornado touched down near the Walker-Jefferson County line...
Top Headlines: Companies vying for prison contract, Businesses shift to PPE production
Two companies remain in governor’s opaque prison-building process
The list of companies vying for the state’s $900 million contract to build three large prisons is...
Top Headlines: Hyundai extends production halt, BCA small business special
Hyundai plant extends production halt into May
One of the River Region’s largest employers said Wednesday it will again push back a restart to operations...
Top Headlines: BCA offering tips on PBS, Shipt shoppers protest
BCA using PBS to offer tips on applying for stimulus funding
The Business Council of Alabama will present the Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public...
Top Headlines: Navigating the small business loan process, Honda extends production suspension
Like most things with government, navigating loan process will take patience
The electronic system the Small Business Administration is using to set up new coronavirus...
Top Headlines: Future of the Alabama economy, Coronavirus stalls Birmingham rebound
UA analysts say Alabama economy could be back on its feet by year’s end
Sam Addy, associate dean for economic development outreach and senior research...