News Summary Alabama celebrated the achievements of 23 outstanding bankers during the ‘Rising Stars of Banking’ luncheon at the Harbert Center in Birmingham. Emceed by
News Summary Alabama has been recognized as the eighth best state for business by Area Development magazine in its 2025 report. The state excelled in
News Summary First Bank of Alabama has been recognized as a finalist for the Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards, nominated by the Sylacauga
News Summary Alabama businesses and private nonprofits affected by heavy rainfall can apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the SBA. The EIDL program offers
News Summary In response to excessive rainfall between May 1 and June 30, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration has activated the Economic Injury Disaster
News Summary Fifth Third Bank plans to establish a new branch in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, by 2026, as part of a larger strategy to open
News Summary Goldman Sachs has introduced a $100 million initiative to support rural small businesses in Alabama. Announced at a Birmingham event, this program extends
News Summary The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business will enhance its real estate program with a $5 million donation, creating the Rance M.
News Summary Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate has announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. Supported by a coalition of business leaders, Pate aims to leverage
News Summary A recent study by Simplify LLC reveals that Alabama is the sixth most expensive state for starting a business in the U.S. The
