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Business stories relevant to the state of Alabama.
Alabama houses are HOT right now. Check out the latest in statewide housing trends
If you’ve joined the Zillow craze lately, you’ve seen just how hot the housing market is in Alabama. We spoke to some Alabama Realtors to get the scoop on what’s going on and how buyers and sellers can navigate the…
5 Alabama startups chosen for Bronze Valley Accelerator
Business is booming in Alabama! On May 13, nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor announced the five companies that will participate in its Summer 2021 Bronze Valley Accelerator program. The accelerator focuses on supporting female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color. Find…
New Buc-ee’s location planned for Auburn
34 new million-dollar construction permits approved in Alabama, May 10th
Entrepreneurs praise passage of Innovate Alabama recommended bills
In the midst of debates about medical marijuana, the lottery and permanent Daylight Savings Time, the Alabama Legislature found time to pass major historic legislation benefiting innovators and entrepreneurs. Last week, both chambers agreed on the bills, sending them to…
After 183 years, Judson College is closing its doors
Judson College, Alabama’s only all-women higher education center, is closing its doors after nearly 200 years. While the news is not surprising, current students, faculty, staff and alumni are heartbroken to see it close.
Long-awaited $6.2M facelift for Fairhope Pier takes step forward
Last week, Fairhope City Council approved a new plan for the Fairhope Municipal Pier renovations. The RESTORE Act funded $6.2 million of the project, which paid cities affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill for repairs. The original announcement…
Alabama’s largest movie screen coming to Huntsville in 2022
Construction is starting soon on a state-of-the-art theatre in Huntsville’s new MidCity District. Once complete, the new Touchstar Cinemas location will feature Alabama’s largest movie screen—and that’s not all. Keep reading for all the details.