Alabama in the News

AIDT promotes Allen to high-level communications position

Made in Alabama Jan 15, 2020 | 16:59 pm

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – AIDT announced today that Jacqueline Allen has been promoted to assistant director of communications and external affairs at Alabama’s premier workforce development agency. Allen has over 30 years of experience in communications and marketing, with nearly 20[…]

Sec. Canfield to attend signing of historic trade deal with China

Made in Alabama Jan 14, 2020 | 16:17 pm

Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield will attend the ceremonial signing of the Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. President Donald Trump will sign an 86-page agreement with[…]

2 industrial operations to open in Lawrence County, creating nearly 80 jobs

Made in Alabama Jan 10, 2020 | 11:51 am

MOULTON, Alabama – An automotive supplier and a pipe fabricator will open new industrial facilities in Lawrence County, creating a combined 78 new jobs, according to the Lawrence County Industrial Development Board. CCI Manufacturing USA Corp., a Tier 1 auto[…]

6 trends fueling Alabama’s economic growth in 2020 and beyond

Made in Alabama Jan 9, 2020 | 17:11 pm

Alabama’s economy is humming on all cylinders as a new decade begins, with job rolls swelling to record numbers and an ultra-low unemployment rate as major industries expand their operations in the state. While the foundations are firmly in place[…]

Officials welcome Airbus plans to expand Alabama A320 production

Made in Alabama Jan 9, 2020 | 11:06 am

Alabama leaders hailed plans announced today by Airbus to increase production of A320 aircraft at the company’s Mobile manufacturing facility, where it will invest $40 million to construct a new support hangar. On top of a project to add a[…]