News Summary Alabama’s trade mission to Australia seeks to strengthen international connections and identify opportunities in the Australian market. Led by the Alabama Department of
News Summary The proposed Project Marvel, a $14 billion data center in Bessemer, Alabama, has elicited strong community opposition due to concerns about environmental impact,
News Summary Residents of Bessemer, Alabama, are expressing strong opposition to a proposed $14 billion data center, Project Marvel. Concerns include environmental impacts, increased traffic,
News Summary The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has raised approximately $4.2 million for the upcoming 2026 elections. This fundraising success has prompted an increase
News Summary Alabama has introduced the ‘Alabama Puts Founders First’ initiative to attract high-growth technology companies. This program aims to support startups through collaboration among
News Summary Averitt is terminating its long-standing contract with Mercedes-Benz in Vance, Alabama, effective December 31, affecting nearly 200 jobs. The decision follows unsuccessful negotiations
News Summary The Orvis Company plans to close 31 retail locations and 5 outlets in the U.S. by early 2026 due to economic pressures and
News Summary Alabama agriculture leaders celebrate a new federal rule that reduces wage requirements for the H-2A guest worker program. This change addresses rising labor
News Summary Montgomery Transport LLC, a Birmingham-based trucking company, has unexpectedly shut down after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, leaving around 1,000 employees without jobs.
News Summary A recent study by Simplify LLC has revealed that Alabama is the sixth most expensive state in the U.S. to start a business.
