Bakery company plans to create 400 jobs in Fayette County within five years
Vibrant Health Products, a subsidiary specializing in baked goods from Canada, is set to invest $48.5 million in its inaugural U.S. manufacturing facility located in Fayette County, aiming to create 394 jobs over the next five years, as announced on Friday. Rossville, a small town of around 1,200 residents straddling the southwest border of Fayette […]
Arizona Woman Given Sentence for Plot Assisting North Koreans in Taking American Jobs
Arizona Woman Sentenced for Role in North Korean Fraud Scheme An Arizona woman has been sentenced to over eight years due to her involvement in a significant scheme that compelled American companies to hire North Korean workers, as announced by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday. Christina Marie Chapman received a 102-month sentence […]
MR6 Tech plans to create a $1.5 million facility, creating jobs in rural Alabama
New Facility Planned in Chambers County The Chambers County Development Bureau has announced that MR6 Technical Services, which focuses on roll forming and repairing sheet metal machines, is set to establish a facility at Huguley Industrial Park. This project, involving a $1.5 million investment, is expected to generate 15 to 20 jobs in the rural […]
Sen. Tuberville calls for tariffs to protect cabinet manufacturing jobs
Senator Advocates for Tariffs on Imported Cabinets US Senator Tommy Tuberville is pushing for immediate tariffs on imported cabinets, arguing that unfair foreign competition is harming American manufacturing and jeopardizing numerous jobs. This week, a panel held by the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance highlighted what Tuberville, along with other lawmakers and industry executives, described as […]
Businesses continue to cut jobs. How concerned should employees be about AI taking their place?
Tech Companies Navigate AI Disruption and Job Cuts Amid significant job reductions, tech companies are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that may upend their own operations. Recently, Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy indicated that employees hope for workforce reductions as the company aims to “enhance efficiency through widespread use of AI.” Salesforce, which helps businesses […]
‘Santelli Praises Another Strong Jobs Report for Trump’
June Employment Report Surprises with Strong Job Growth On Thursday, CNBC host Rick Santelli highlighted a better-than-expected job report for June, calling it “a pretty good number.” The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that 147,000 jobs were created in June, surpassing the economists’ expectations of 106,000. Additionally, a revision showed an increase of 16,000 jobs […]
$25M hangar project at Pryor Field to create 50 jobs in the aviation sector
New Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Planned at Pryorfield Regional Airport A new $25 million aircraft maintenance hangar is set to be developed at Pryorfield Regional Airport, showcasing its rise as a center for advanced manufacturing in Limestone County. Aleut Real Estate, a subsidiary of Aleut Corp., has secured a ground lease at Decatur Airport and constructed […]
Helmets to Hardhats links veterans with civilian skilled jobs in Alabama and beyond
Transitioning to civilian life can be pretty tough for military veterans. They often possess valuable skills, yet their resumes might not translate well into civilian job markets, which can lead to high unemployment rates. Beyond that, many miss the camaraderie and sense of purpose they had while in uniform. The organization Helmet to Hard Hats, […]
Brasfield & Gorrie marks investment project with new jobs in Birmingham
Brasfield & Gorrie Expands Birmingham Headquarters This week, Brasfield & Gorrie, a general contractor, announced a three-story, 28,500-square-foot expansion next to its current headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview district. The $18.9 million investment has already resulted in 64 new jobs for the city. This growth project was introduced in January 2024. “I fully support the company’s […]
Brasfield & Gorrie grows Birmingham headquarters with an $18.9 million project and creates many new jobs
Birmingham’s Local Company Expands with New Headquarters Birmingham’s Lakeview district is seeing a significant addition with the new three-storey, 28,500-square-foot expansion of a local headquarters. This $18.9 million investment underscores the company’s ongoing dedication to its hometown, dating back to its founding in 1964. They’ve earned a reputation for delivering construction projects that often exceed […]
