Martin Luther King III to speak at SEUS Japan 38 in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Martin Luther King III, a human rights activist and eldest son of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will speak next week at a joint meeting of organizations that seek to strengthen economic and cultural ties between seven Southeastern states and Japan. King, who once headed the Southern Christian Leadership…
Mobile Chamber forum to connect businesses to NASA
Mobile area companies have a chance to earn business from Marshall Space Flight Center and the subcontractors that serve the giant NASA complex in Alabama. Opportunities are significant, as the agency alone spent approximately $1.8 billion with direct and indirect contractors last year. The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce will host a NASA Business Forum…
Alabama Global Supply Chain & Logistics Summit set for Oct. 20
The state of Alabama will hold its fourth annual Global Supply Chain & Logistics Summit in Huntsville this month. The North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) and the Port of Huntsville will host the event put on by the Export Alabama Alliance, which is aimed at teaching interested companies how to improve their efficiency and…
Business Alabama publishes 2016 Economic Development Guide
Business Alabama has rolled out its 2016 Alabama Economic Development Guide, a comprehensive look at the state’s economic climate, its most critical industry sectors and resources, as well as the advantages that Alabama offers for investment and job creation. The 2016 Alabama Economic Development Guide features in-depth articles examining key developments affecting the state’s economy, including…
Alabama trade mission team forges bonds in Tanzania
An Alabama trade mission to Africa culminated with an extended stop in Tanzania, where meetings with high-level government representatives showcased the potential for strategic collaboration and the promise of new markets. This month’s Commerce-led trade and business development mission focused on commercial opportunities through the Sub-Saharan region of Africa – that is, the area south…
Erwin brothers’ movie ‘Woodlawn’ recreates 1970s story of faith, football
As young filmmakers, Jon and Andy Erwin dreamed of moving to Los Angles to start a career in movies, but with the success of their first feature film, “October Baby,” filmed mainly in Mobile, the Birmingham-based brothers realized they did not have to move west. They could successfully film movies right here in Alabama. “We…
Alabama trade mission to Africa opens doors for opportunity
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — An Alabama trade and business development mission to Africa is wrapping up after introducing business executives and international trade specialists to opportunities in a region that’s growing rapidly if unevenly. The Alabama delegation, headed by Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, kicked off the mission in Johannesburg, South Africa, where it participated…
Site consultants rank Alabama a top state in Area Development survey
Site selection professionals surveyed by national publication Area Development once again ranked Alabama in the top five states for doing business, citing its strong labor climate and workforce development programs. Alabama ranked No. 5 in Area Development’s 2015 “Top States For Doing Business” analysis, appearing this week online. It’s the sixth consecutive year that Alabama…
Alabama trade mission to South Africa targets business opportunities
Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield is leading a trade and business development mission to South Africa and Tanzania that will permit Alabama businesses to explore partnership and export opportunities in a fast-growing region. Representatives from six Alabama companies joined Secretary Canfield and international trade specialists from around the state on the 10-day mission that officially kicked…
Time Inc. test kitchen investment adds to Birmingham culinary scene
With new restaurants opening every month and a massive Time Inc. test kitchen on the way, Birmingham’s dynamic food scene is gaining national exposure and positioning the Alabama city as a premier culinary destination. In the latest development, New York-based Time Inc. plans to make a multimillion-dollar investment to set up what’s being called its…
