Tag Archive for: State of Alabama

US Department of Labor Announces Nationwide Apprenticeship Expansion

WASHINGTON D.C. – As the nation marks National Apprenticeship Week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced an initiative to expand its pre-apprenticeship opportunities for Job Corps students and connect them to Registered Apprenticeship programs. The effort will allow Job Corps campuses throughout the nation to emphasize pre-apprenticeship programs in green energy, health care, information technology and other […]

Innovate Alabama Taps Alabama Native to Serve as Organization’s Founding CEO

Today, Innovate Alabama board members came together to vote in the organization’s founding CEO, Cynthia Crutchfield. An Alabama native, Crutchfield brings 40 years of experience to the role where she will help innovators grow roots across the state by spearheading Innovate Alabama’s programs, statewide engagement and mission of building a robust, inclusive economy through entrepreneurship and […]

State Business Leaders Still Sour on Economy

TUSCALOOSA, AL – For the second consecutive quarter, state business leaders have a negative outlook on the economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama. The UA Center for Business and Economic Research’s latest Alabama Business Confidence Index, taken in early September, remains slightly negative following a similar outlook in the snapshot […]

City of Huntsville Considers Medical Cannabis Program

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The City of Huntsville is taking cautious steps toward participating in Alabama’s new medical cannabis system. After giving careful consideration to the new medical option, City administration believe making medical cannabis products available to qualified patients under the care of a physician would be beneficial for those suffering from chronic and terminal […]

Mayor Presents Balanced Budget to City Council, Voting Tomorrow

The Huntsville City Council is prepared to vote on Mayor Tommy Battle’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget at its Thursday night regular meeting. Battle presented the budget at the council’s last regular meeting on Sept. 8, and council members reviewed it further at a work session Sept. 15. The mayor proposed a balanced budget, which […]

Huntsville Hospital Health System Ranked Among America’s Best Employers by Forbes

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville Hospital Health System is one of only two North Alabama-based  companies ranked among the nation’s best employers by Forbes.  For its America’s Best Employers by State 2022 rankings, Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to survey 70,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees. The surveys were conducted anonymously, […]

Huntsville Ranks in Top 10 for Best Places for Career Opportunities in 2022

Despite rising inflation and recent stock market instability, it’s still a job seeker’s market. There are roughly 11 million job openings available nationwide as of May 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For the same month, there were 6.5 million hires. Data from June 2022 shows a 4% increase in the percentage […]

Innovate Alabama announces inaugural small business grant recipients

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Alabama Innovation Corporation (Innovate Alabama) announced the first round of small business recipients of the Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program, awarding more than $4.5 million in grant funding. 31 awards were presented to 30 winners, encompassing a diverse group of entrepreneurs across six Alabama cities. The recipients will be able to utilize […]

EDPA announces new Alabama Business Intelligence Center

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) has recently announced the development of the Alabama Business Intelligence Center (ABIC). The Alabama Business Intelligence Center generates actionable data insights for the recruitment and retention of Alabama businesses. Its initial areas of focus include industries, companies, and executives that align with Alabama’s value proposition.  In an statement, […]

HSV Ranks #2 in Best Places for Career Opportunities – 2022 Edition

Despite rising inflation and recent stock market instability, it’s still a job seeker’s market. There are roughly 11 million job openings available nationwide as of May 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For the same month, there were 6.5 million hires. Data from June 2022 shows a 4% increase in the percentage […]