MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Leaders of Alabama’s economic development team are working with Governor Robert Bentley and other top officials to overhaul Alabama’s incentive laws, enhancing the state’s competitiveness as it pursues…
Category: The Alabama Economy
Alabama Job Growth Gains Momentum
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Job growth in Alabama during 2014 reached a pace not seen since 2007, and the state’s December unemployment rate fell to 5.7 percent, the lowest rate in six…
Alabama Unemployment at 6 Year Low
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 5.7%, down from November’s rate of 6.0%, and below December 2013’s rate of 6.1%. “Alabama’s unemployment rate is at a level this state has not experienced in more…
Experts Expect Growing Alabama Economy, More Jobs in 2015
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…
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…
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…