Alabama Business News

Birmingham Metro to Get Fiber-Optic Internet BoostBirmingham Metro to Get Fiber-Optic Internet Boost

Birmingham Metro to Get Fiber-Optic Internet Boost

News Summary Birmingham, Alabama, is set for a significant internet upgrade as Lumos expands its 100% fiber-optic service into the…

1 month ago
Alabama’s Entrepreneurial Dream Fades: A Look at the State’s StrugglesAlabama’s Entrepreneurial Dream Fades: A Look at the State’s Struggles

Alabama’s Entrepreneurial Dream Fades: A Look at the State’s Struggles

News Summary Alabama has dropped to 51st place in a recent study on business climate, a decline from last year.…

1 month ago
JPMorganChase to Expand Branches in AlabamaJPMorganChase to Expand Branches in Alabama

JPMorganChase to Expand Branches in Alabama

News Summary JPMorganChase is set to triple its branch presence in Alabama by increasing from 11 to 35 locations by…

1 month ago
Birmingham Sees Boost in Business Openings This JanuaryBirmingham Sees Boost in Business Openings This January

Birmingham Sees Boost in Business Openings This January

News Summary Birmingham is buzzing with business growth as January welcomes 17 new businesses, including retail, restaurants, and wellness ventures.…

1 month ago
Alabama Businesses Prepare for Price Increases Due to TariffsAlabama Businesses Prepare for Price Increases Due to Tariffs

Alabama Businesses Prepare for Price Increases Due to Tariffs

News Summary Alabama's business community is on edge as proposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico could lead to…

1 month ago
Small Business Owners in Alabama Face New Reporting RulesSmall Business Owners in Alabama Face New Reporting Rules

Small Business Owners in Alabama Face New Reporting Rules

News Summary Small business owners in Alabama must prepare for the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on January…

1 month ago
Y’all Sweet Tea Secures $500,000 Investment on Shark TankY’all Sweet Tea Secures $500,000 Investment on Shark Tank

Y’all Sweet Tea Secures $500,000 Investment on Shark Tank

News Summary Darien Craig and Brandon Echols from Hayden, Alabama, successfully landed a $500,000 investment for their business, Y'all Sweet…

1 month ago
Job Uncertainty Looms Over Opelika as Joann Faces Possible ClosureJob Uncertainty Looms Over Opelika as Joann Faces Possible Closure

Job Uncertainty Looms Over Opelika as Joann Faces Possible Closure

News Summary In Opelika, Alabama, nearly 250 employees at Joann's distribution center face uncertain futures as the company grapples with…

1 month ago
Costco Raises Hourly Pay for Employees in AlabamaCostco Raises Hourly Pay for Employees in Alabama

Costco Raises Hourly Pay for Employees in Alabama

News Summary Costco is raising hourly wages for its employees across the U.S., with top clerks in Alabama seeing pay…

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