
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship in Birmingham
News Summary In Birmingham, Alabama, the nonprofit organization IGNITE! is spearheading efforts to empower Black and woman-owned businesses. Founded by Torin Brazzle, the initiative connects

News Summary In Birmingham, Alabama, the nonprofit organization IGNITE! is spearheading efforts to empower Black and woman-owned businesses. Founded by Torin Brazzle, the initiative connects

News Summary The Alabama Appeals Court has reinstated the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), requiring small business owners to disclose ownership information to combat money laundering.

News Summary Onelife Fitness has announced plans to open its first Alabama club in McCalla in December 2025. The $10 million investment will create over

News Summary Birmingham, Alabama has achieved an impressive 8th place in the ‘2024 Top States for Doing Business’ report by Area Development, highlighting the state’s

News Summary Birmingham, Alabama is witnessing a significant shift in leadership as Miller Girvin becomes the new president of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama

News Summary Guntersville is poised for transformation with the announcement of a new 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility by JST, a Japanese electronics company. Located at Conners

News Summary Harrison County is set to welcome Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s Travel Center, with a groundbreaking slated for Spring 2025. The center will feature 74,000

News Summary The Alabama and Auburn football programs have combined to generate an impressive $125 million during the 2022-23 fiscal year, showcasing the immense economic

News Summary Alabama has appointed former State Senator Greg Reed as Senior Advisor on Workforce Transformation, aiming to address the state’s workforce challenges. This initiative

News Summary Onelife Fitness is set to open its first location in McCalla, Alabama, investing over $10 million in a vacant JCPenney store at Tannehill