Deeper channel boosts port revenue
The deepening of the Mobile Ship Channel, completed a year ago, helped drive a 20% increase in revenue over last year. The port authority called its $245 million revenue in its 2025-2026 fiscal year its “strongest revenue year in history.” — AL.com
State’s skilled trades employment grows
Alabama’s skilled trades employment grew 11.3% from 2019 to 2025. That puts the state sixth in the nation, according to a report from the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades. — Made in Alabama
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons breaks ground on Millbrook facility
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons has broken ground on a 14,000-square-foot medical office at The Marketplace at 17 Springs in Millbrook. The facility will include clinic services, walk-in care, physical therapy and MRI services. — Montgomery Up