Part 2 of the 2020 Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide showcases local bounty
It’s always important to shop local, but in 2020, it means so much more. Businesses across Alabama have stretched, pivoted and endured in ways they never dreamed possible to meet the huge challenges of this year. And now, with Christmas around the corner, they’re looking to finish strong. Take Boozer Farms, for example. Taylor Boozer…
Home for the holidays: Outfit the abode with Alabama-made gifts
It’s been a year marked by working at home, schooling at home and just generally staying at home, so the star of the 2020 Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide should come as no surprise. This year, it’s all about the home, and there are plenty of options from Alabama artists, makers and growers. “Talented…
Gov. Ivey announces $200M Revive Plus program to support small businesses
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey today announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for these organizations with 50 or fewer employees and will award grants of up to $20,000…
Alabama Online Global Program gives new marketing tools to exporters
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Office of International Trade is working with its partners to help export-minded companies across the state maintain their global focus and create new trade relationships overseas. Commerce’s trade team, in collaboration with The Export Alabama Alliance, is aligning with IBT Online to form the Alabama Online Global Program, which aims…
Lowe’s Home Improvement plans $61 million Alabama distribution hub
BESSEMER, Alabama — Lowe’s Home Improvement announced this week plans to construct a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution facility in Jefferson County, creating 150 jobs as part of a $61 million project. The Birmingham Business Alliance said the facility will be located in Bessemer next to a Carvana distribution center on Morgan Road on 98 acres of…
Amazon expands Alabama footprint with 2 delivery stations in metro Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Amazon Logistics announced plans today to open two new delivery stations in the Birmingham metro area, creating hundreds of jobs and speeding up deliveries for the internet retailer’s customers in the region. One of the delivery stations will be located at Birmingham’s long-vacant Century Plaza Mall, which will be redeveloped. The other…
Alabama business climate rates near top in ‘Site Selection’ rankings
Alabama’s business climate ranked near the top of the states in a comprehensive analysis released today by “Site Selection,” a national publication that focuses on economic development. In the magazine’s 2020 analysis, Alabama ranked No. 7, tied with Arizona, and up two spots from the previous year. Georgia and North Carolina share the top spot,…
Alabama business leaders meet with Ambassador Lighthizer, key trade official
VANCE, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey and a group of Alabama industrial leaders on Friday hosted Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative, at the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing complex for a high-level discussion on the Trump Administration’s trade and economic growth policies. Ambassador Lighthizer shared details about the Administration’s trade goals and heard from the Alabama…
Bronze Valley names first startup class in gener8tor accelerator
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Startup accelerator gener8tor announced today the participants selected for 10 Fall 2020 gBETA cohorts, including five promising companies in the program’s inaugural class at the Bronze Valley Accelerator. Birmingham’s Bronze Valley is a non-profit, early stage venture investment platform that focuses on supporting female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color. “Bronze Valley is…
Economic development projects to bring 510 new jobs to Huntsville area
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber today announced that new economic development projects will bring 510 new jobs and more than $71 million in investment to the community. This eight companies under taking the projects have expanded or located in Huntsville metro area during 2020 but have not previously announced their growth plans. “We…
