Loftis Steel & Aluminum is set to establish a modern facility creating 20 jobs in Decatur.
Loftis Steel & Aluminum Expands to Decatur, Alabama Loftis Steel & Aluminum, a family-owned steel manufacturer from Nashville, Tennessee, is making strides with a new high-tech facility in Decatur, investing $6.5 million. This expansion is expected to create 20 jobs in Limestone County, bolstering Alabama’s reputation in advanced manufacturing. Specializing in custom metal components for […]
Kristi Noem Reports a Remarkable Amount of Applications for ICE Jobs in Just Two Weeks
DHS Secretary Discusses Surge in ICE Applications On Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem shared on Fox News’ “Hannity” that around 110,000 individuals applied for positions at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within just two weeks. In a prior Fox interview on August 6th, Noem had mentioned that ICE was lifting the age limit […]
CFM is set to invest $7 million in a facility in Heflin, which will create jobs and stimulate growth in Cleburne County.
Contour Manufacturing and Mechanical (CFM), which specializes in mechanical maintenance and reel renovation, has opened a new facility in Cleburne County. This marks a significant development in Alabama’s rural industrial scene. This initiative involves a $7 million investment and is anticipated to create 20 to 30 jobs, significantly benefitting the local economy and enhancing service […]
Jobs Report Confirms Trump’s View on ‘Too-Late’ Powell
Job Market Challenges and Economic Concerns This Friday’s job report, along with surprising downward revisions from recent employment figures, indicates that the Federal Reserve may have kept interest rates too high for too long. I mean, it almost seems to validate President Trump’s criticism of Jerome Powell, suggesting that he’s, well, somewhat too late in […]
Senator Tuberville is working to protect 5,000 cabinet jobs in Alabama – 250,000 across the country.
Senator Tuberville Highlights Unfair Trade Impacting Alabama Recently, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville expressed serious concerns regarding unfair trade practices that are significantly affecting thousands of residents in Alabama. He stated, “This is a war. Like other domestic industries, China is weakening our cabinet business and essentially cutting our throats.” Senator Tuberville, who champions manufacturing employment […]
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 […]