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Alabama, industry leaders highlight AMP Center’s impact on EV industry
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa to discuss the center’s work to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) space. The AMP Center is a world-class research and development hub for creating and sustaining modern mobility…
NASA ships Alabama-made space hardware to Kennedy for next SLS flight
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — A key piece of space flight hardware, manufactured at Alabama’s Marshall Space Flight Center, is on its way to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program. Last week, Marshall workers in Huntsville rolled out the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for Artemis II and loaded…
New investments, strategies position rural Alabama for economic growth
Alabama’s rural communities are on the brink of significant economic expansion, fueled by strategic investments and targeted policies designed to create jobs and enhance infrastructure. “To ensure that we expand opportunities everywhere, my administration is committed to helping spark revival and growth in the state’s rural communities,” Governor Kay Ivey said. “While there is much…
Minority Vendor Conference in Birmingham showcases opportunities
BIRMINGHAM — Small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state can benefit from the upcoming Alabama Minority Vendor Conference and Showcase, an event dedicated to empowering small and disadvantaged businesses across the state. Scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Birmingham, this showcase serves as a vital…
Governor Ivey announces appointments to the Alabama Growth Alliance
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today announced the appointment of eight distinguished business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance, a key initiative aimed at supporting efforts to drive economic growth and innovation through the governor’s new economic development strategy. This marks another major milestone in the implementation of the “Working for Alabama” legislative package,…
Norfolk Southern plans $200 million investment project in Alabama
Norfolk Southern Corp. is investing more than $200 million to grow capacity on a key rail line in Alabama, the 3B Corridor, which connects markets in northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. The investment project positions the line to accommodate expected growth in several sectors as the Southeast progresses as an economic powerhouse for the U.S.…
‘Masters of the Air’ creators highlight Maxwell’s strategic role in WWII
When the creators of “Masters of the Air” were wrapping up the epic television series depicting the exploits of American B-17 crews over European skies during World War II, they made a trek to Alabama to make sure they nailed the story. Documentarian and producer for Playtone Productions, Kirk Saduski, and screenwriter John Orloff came…
Alabama team uncovers potential growth projects at Farnborough Airshow
LONDON — Alabama’s business recruitment team completed its mission to the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow with its sights set on over a half-dozen growth project opportunities and fresh insights into the trends shaping the future of aerospace, aviation and defense. While in London and at the Farnborough exhibition venue, the Alabama working team engaged in…
Alabama students bring invention, ingenuity to aerospace industry
Universities across Alabama have become hubs of aerospace innovation, with student and faculty projects that offer promising contributions for the global industry. The latest crop of this work involves plum NASA grants, deep dives into weather system data, space craft development and competitions on the national stage. “The spirit of ingenuity is abundant on Alabama’s…
Alabama students target international rocketry crown at Farnborough
A team of high school students from Alabama will compete for global honors in rocket building at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. The students from Tharptown High School in Russellville won the American Rocketry Challenge in May, topping 922 teams in the overall competition and the top 100 that faced off in the national finals…