Reach helps women in Alabama businesses
The Catalyst Center for Business and Entrepreneurship, a Huntsville-based group, has established the Reach Women’s Business Center in Clanton, hoping to expand the Catalyst’s success to central Alabama. Since August, Reach has assisted 92 businesses with educational opportunities. – Alabama NewsCenter
BCA opposes vaccine mandates on employers
The Business Council of Alabama is speaking out about vaccine bills moving through the Alabama Legislature, saying they’re causing confusion and placing employers in a no-win position. BCA says it will continue to fight all federal and state vaccine mandates. – Business Council of Alabama
Online job ads placed in September 2021 are up 70% from the same time period last year. The five occupations with the most online job ads are registered nurses, retail salespeople, customer service representatives, truck drivers and sales representatives. – Alabama Department of Labor
Vernon site of first regional ExtraMile location
California-based ExtraMile Convenience Stores has opened a location in Vernon, its 1,000th store and its first in the Southeast. EMCS’ goal is to double ExtraMile sites nationwide by 2027. They are currently mostly in the western United States. – Convenience Store News
PNC Bank to recognize student-athletes
PNC Bank is partnering with Auburn University and the University of Alabama to recognize student-athletes through its PNC Achievers program. It’s the first of PNC’s programs to come to the state as the company expands its Alabama presence. One male and one female student-athlete will be recognized during an in-game ceremony each semester. – Market Screener
