Hyundai Power Transformers to expand in Alabama with 86 new jobs
Hyundai Power Transformers USA is investing $33 million to increase production at its manufacturing facility in Montgomery, creating 86 jobs.
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Governor Ivey signs Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act, creating additional transparency and accountability
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed into law House Bill 317, the Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act, sponsored by Representative Ken Johnson, which establishes ethical guidelines for economic development professionals, improves notification requirements for economic development projects and creates new guidelines for... Read More.
Chick-fil-A names Micah Harris franchise owner of new Sylacauga restaurant; hiring upwards of 70 team members for May opening
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Chick-fil-A has named Micah Harris franchise owner of the chain’s first stand-alone Sylacauga restaurant as the hiring of upwards of 70 new team members begins in preparation for an early May grand opening.
Childersburg City Council approves poll workers for Sunday alcohol sales special election
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The latest meeting of the Childersburg City Council opened Tuesday evening with the Council's approval of Resolution 2018-06, which gives approval to appoint poll workers for a special election on June 26, 2018 to consider public opinion on Sunday Alcohol Sales... Read More.
Gov. Ivey awards 8 Alabama companies for exporting success
Gov. Kay Ivey recognized eight Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in countries around the globe.
Marine manufacturer AdvanTec to open Alabama facility with 46 workers
Canada-based AdvanTec, a leader in marine manufacturing, announced plans to open a facility in Baldwin County, creating 46 jobs with an annual payroll of $2.4 million in its first three years.AdvanTec specializes in marine closure manufacturing, as well as industrial pipe bending for... Read More.
T.J. Maxx opens; awards SAFE with $10,000 check
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sunday was a special day in the city of Sylacauga according to Mayor Jim Heigl as Sylacauga's newest retail store, T.J. Maxx, opened its doors to the public.
MöllerTech opens $46.3 million Alabama plant, ramps up hiring
MöllerTech officially opened its $46.3 million auto supplier plant in Bibb County this morning as the Mercedes-Benz supplier prepares to produce parts for the next generation of vehicles at the German automaker’s Alabama plant.
State unemployment rate sets record low; Talladega County’s January unemployment rate rises to 4.6%
MONTGMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 3.7%, down from December 2017’s revised rate of 3.8%, and well below January 2017’s rate of 5.5%. January’s rate represents 80,841 unemployed persons, compared to 82,378 in... Read More.
SAFE featured on Nemak international marketing material
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacuaga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) has made a name for itself in the city of Sylacauga and Talladega County with its continuous efforts to change the scenery of the area.
AeroStar plans $2 million Alabama expansion, doubling workforce
Mobile-based AeroStar unveiled plans March 1 to more than double its workforce and nearly triple its footprint at Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley by year’s end.
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Statewide Ridesharing Bill into Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday — alongside state Representative David Faulkner, state Senator Bobby Singleton, Ride for Alabama coalition members and local rideshare drivers — signed Alabama’s rideshare legislation into law during a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol.
