Alabama’s economy is expected to continue to rebound in 2015, bringing better employment levels and job creation in industries as diverse as biosciences and car making. Those are among the predictions…
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Alabama, Peru Strengthen Economic Ties with Agreement
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — A trade memorandum signed today will strengthen economic ties between Alabama and Peru, setting the stage for increased cooperation between the state and the South American nation. Alabama Governor…
"Selma" Could be Break for Alabama Film Industry
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The director of Alabama’s Film Office hopes the state’s growing film industry will receive a boost from the critically acclaimed “Selma,” which was partially shot in Alabama last…
Polaris Plans Alabama Manufacturing Facility with up to 2,000 Jobs
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it plans to build a manufacturing facility in Alabama that focuses on the production of off-road vehicles, creating between 1,700 and 2,000…
Rainsville Council Holds First Meeting of 2015
The Rainsville City Council held their first meeting of 2015 on Monday night at the Agribusiness Center. Topics discussed included: Kay Guffey addressed the Council Mayor Jones pays tribute to Councilman…
Alabama's Unemployment Rate Drops to 6%
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 6.0%, down from October’s rate of 6.3%, and below the October 2013 rate of…
Alabama November Job Growth Hits Highest Mark in 8 Years
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped to 6 percent in November, its lowest point since 2008, as job growth in sectors such as manufacturing and construction continues at a strong…
Newly Elected DeKalb GOP Chairman Pens Letter to Executive Committee
Hello Everyone, I'll take a minute to give a little personal information about myself and family. First of all, I have the privilege to be married to one of the most…