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Community Development Block Grant to help Ider economic expansion

MONTGOMERY — Infrastructure plans to help business and job growth in Ider have received a substantial boost, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. A $225,000 Community...

Fuel Alabama, Innovate Alabama connect college interns with communities

BIRMINGHAM – The Huntsville-Madison County area is among 10 host communities for an Economic Development Partnership of Alabama college intern program. Fuel Alabama, a talent...

Kids Count: Alabama child poverty rate stagnant over last two decades

MONTGOMERY – While the state is showing improvement in some aspects of the well-being of its children, child poverty has remained stagnant for two...

Gadsden State CC generates $270.5M in economic impact

GADSDEN — Gadsden State Community College continues to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and community development across Alabama. According to the latest...

Northwest Shoals CC adds $179.1M to local economy

MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest Shoals Community College added $179.1 million to the local economy in fiscal year 2023-24, according to an independent report released Wednesday....

Drake State generates $61M economic impact in Madison and Morgan counties

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College generated a $61 million economic impact in Madison and Morgan counties during the fiscal year 2023-24, according...

Agriculture and forestry help grow Alabama’s economy

MONTGOMERY -- Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber and timber. They also contribute a massive amount to Alabama’s...

Report: UAH a ‘STEM engine’ driving dynamic Huntsville economy

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Citing the University of Alabama in Huntsville as an "economic catalyst," Huntsville is ranked among the Most Dynamic Metropolitans in Heartland...

Development Review spotlights Huntsville’s growth and development

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville’s housing inventory experienced record growth in 2024 amid a surge of multi-family complexes opening, city officials reported today. While housing construction is...

Sweet Trails Alabama providing a path to recreational and economic opportunities

MOORESVILLE -- With the goal to connect the state's regional and local trails with economic and recreational opportunities from the mountains to the gulf, the...