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Alabama A&M joins governor’s strategic economic growth team
MONTGOMERY – Alabama A&M is among two universities and a consulting firm selected to help create a strategic economic growth plan that will guide...
We’re No. 2! Second in tourism good place among Alabama counties
HUNTSVILLE – Madison County assumed a place among its Alabama colleagues where it’ll likely be found for the foreseeable future.
But, while second isn’t always...
State economic impact report reveals 10% hike in tourism in North Alabama
DECATUR – In 2023, travelers spent more than $4.7 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, representing a 10.1% increase...
Port of Huntsville marks another year of growth in intermodal transportation
HUNTSVILLE -- The International Intermodal Center at the Port of Huntsville is on track for sustained growth, according to recent statistics from the facility.
North...
Economic development projects to inject $1.15B into North Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY – North Alabama businesses that either launched operations or expanded their facilities last year are poised to make investments of more than $1.15...
State labor force participation rate unchanged; Tenn. Valley counties have low unemployment
MONTGOMERY – While the state's labor force participation rate for February was unchanged from January, three North Alabama counties have the lowest jobless rates...
Ivey, lawmakers release ‘Working for Alabama’ legislative package
MONTGOMERY – It's enough to give someone hope for the future in Alabama.
A bipartisan group of the state's top elected officials - including Gov....
Port Authority announces intermodal container facility for Decatur
DECATUR – The River City is about to live up to its moniker, following today's announcement by the Alabama Port Authority.
The agency said it...
Weekend events good for Shoals economy, UNA recruiting
FLORENCE – The economic impact of thousands of people who made their way to the Shoals and the University of North Alabama over the...
Shoals economic boost expected during weekend competition, festival at UNA
FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama will get to showcase its campus this weekend – and bring in some dollars to the Shoals...