T.J. Maxx in Sylacauga ready to begin hiring process
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Almost everyone in Sylacauga is excited about the new shopping center on Highway 280, not only for new shopping opportunities, but for new job opportunities, as well.
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Governor Ivey urges employers to hire veterans; apply for federal designation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey joined U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta and Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington in urging employers to recruit and employ Alabama’s veterans.
Rogers reminds college students about available summer internships
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Rogers reminded college students today that the deadline for applying for summer internships in his offices will be Feb. 12, 2018.
Toyota-Mazda selects Alabama for $1.6 billion auto plant with 4,000 jobs
MONTGOMERY,, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey joined Toyota and Mazda leaders today to announce that the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama, as the site of their new joint-venture manufacturing plant.
Governor Ivey announces Kimber Manufacturing to open facility in Troy with 366 jobs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Kimber Manufacturing Inc., a leading U.S. firearms manufacturer, has finalized plans to open a production facility in Troy, where it will create 366 jobs and invest $38 million into the local economy... Read More.
State unemployment rate drops to record low in November; Talladega Co. rate just above state average
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate set a new record low of 3.5%, down from October’s previous record setting rate of 3.6%, and well below November 2016’s rate of 6.2%. November’s rate represents 75,807... Read More.
Governor Ivey Announces Groundbreaking for Major Expansion of Wayne Farms Enterprise Creating More Than 350 New Jobs
ENTERPRISE, Ala. - A major expansion of the Enterprise Fresh Processing Facility by Wayne Farms LLC kicked off with a groundbreaking event on Tuesday. Governor Kay Ivey joined Wayne Farms leadership for the groundbreaking ceremony, along with local dignitaries, civic and business leaders from... Read More.
Talladega Co. Commission opposes closure of Childersburg Work Release Center; Sends letter to state officials
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Last month, the Alabama Department of Corections announced the decision to close the Childersburg Work Release Center and repurpose other facilities due to a "critical shortage of correctional officers" and other issues.
Talladega Co. unemployment rate sits at 4%; state rate drops to 3.6%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 3.6%, down from September’s previous record-tying rate of 3.8%, and well below October 2016’s rate of 6.1%.
Pursell Agri-Tech announces key strategic and financial partnerships
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Pursell Agri-Tech is announcing key strategic and financial partnerships that the company believes will help it realize its mission of developing and commercializing the next generation of fertilizers to increase crop yields and improve human nutrition, while reducing environmental impact... Read More.
Airbus to add Bombardier C-Series jet production line in Alabama
Airbus and Canadian aircraft producer Bombardier announced a partnership that will bring assembly of Bombardier’s C Series passenger jets to the Airbus manufacturing facility in Mobile.The companies said the alliance will result in a second assembly line at the Airbus facility, though the... Read More.
Topgolf Birmingham to hire 500 employees as grand-opening nears
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - 500 new jobs will be coming to Birmingham as the much anticipated sports recreation venue, Topgolf, nears completion and its open date.
