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Lights! Camera! Athens! Leaders see more movie-making potential after city becomes setting for 2 films
Athens, Alabama – This north Alabama city’s Southern charm, welcoming leaders and residents, and can-do attitude have made it the backdrop for two soon-to-be-released feature films.
2 weeks ago
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Hanwha Defense USA wins Army contract, will assemble prototype K9 Mobile Howitzers in Opelika
August 19, 2026
Alabama Mobility and Power Center, ‘Techstars’ participant PowerBox launch smart energy pilot project
August 17, 2026
News in Rural Development
2 DeKalb County industrial sites to benefit from SEEDS grants
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Two industrial sites in DeKalb County will soon be assessed for improvements and expanded job creation potential, thanks to funding from the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy program.
4 weeks ago
News in Export Alabama
Commerce, Alabama defense firms seek growth opportunities in Belgium, Germany
Montgomery, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Global Business Office and Export Alabama are leading a week-long, aerospace and defense-focused international business development mission to Belgium and Germany this week.
3 weeks ago
News in Sectors
Commerce, Alabama defense firms seek growth opportunities in Belgium, Germany
Montgomery, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Global Business Office and Export Alabama are leading a week-long, aerospace and defense-focused international business development mission to Belgium and Germany this week.
3 weeks ago
News in Innovation
Alabama Mobility and Power Center, ‘Techstars’ participant PowerBox launch smart energy pilot project
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – Next-generation industrial energy management is now being tested in Alabama, thanks to a pilot project between the Alabama Mobility and Power Center and energy solutions company PowerBox Technology.
August 17, 2026
News in Workforce
Alabama ranks 6th nationally for skilled trades employment growth, best in Southeast
Montgomery, Alabama – Alabama’s skilled trades employment grew 11.3% from 2019 to 2025 and ranks sixth nationally, according to a new industry report.
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News in Enterprise
Alabama Mobility and Power Center, ‘Techstars’ participant PowerBox launch smart energy pilot project
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – Next-generation industrial energy management is now being tested in Alabama, thanks to a pilot project between the Alabama Mobility and Power Center and energy solutions company PowerBox Technology.
August 17, 2026
News in Manufacturing
Alabama moves to No. 7 spot on publication’s top states for business list
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Alabama has again been named among the nation’s top 10 states for doing business by Area Development magazine, continuing a streak of high rankings in the national publication’s annual analysis.
2 weeks ago