Tag: business
Jefferson County economic development projects could top $400M in 2016
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County is poised to close out a banner year for economic development with more than $400 million in announced...
Local political group rips City Council for Crossplex Village funding
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
A local political group on Wednesday called the Birmingham City Council’s approval of infrastructure funding for Five Points West’s Crossplex...
Black Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.1 Percent in Nov.
By Freddie Allen
NNPA Newswire Managing Editor
The Black unemployment rate improved from 8.6 percent in October to 8.1 percent in November, according to the latest...
From banks to beauty products the #BuyBlack movement is real
Stacy M. Brown
Special to The Times
It’s a trend that many are hoping won’t just turn into a passing fad.
Late last month, Essence magazine noted...
Construction on Crossplex Village could begin by mid-January
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Construction on the Crossplex Village in Five Points West could begin as soon as mid-January, said Developer Bob Nesbitt of...
New venue brings 450 jobs to downtown Birmingham
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Topgolf, a global sports entertainment venue, will open its first Alabama location in downtown Birmingham by late 2017.
The Birmingham City...
Mayor Bell announces $40 million public safety complex for Ensley
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Mayor William Bell on Wednesday announced a $40 million public safety complex for downtown Ensley.
The planned complex includes a...
Birmingham-area leaders partner to train local young adults for 925 high-paying...
By Jim Bakken
UAB News
Birmingham won big with the U.S. Department of Labor Education and Training Administration’s announcement of $111 million in America’s Promise grants...
AlabamaWorks marks latest evolution in state’s workforce development
By Michael Tomberlin
Alabama NewsCenter
The forces behind a years-long effort to align the state’s education and worker training efforts to meet the needs of business...
Tips for getting deals for the Black Friday weekend
By Anne D'Innocenzio
AP Retail Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - Serious deal-seekers are already planning their Thanksgiving weekend shopping, and experts believe that once again the...