The owner and chef of Eat At Panoptic in Irondale said she is excited about this new program because it prioritizes women, veterans, and other minorities.
Tres Washington, owner of Tres’ Fine Clothing says he’s been in the area since 2008 and the recent talk about the Ramsay McCormack building has helped his business.
Beginning October 1st, anyone in the state of Alabama, 21 or older can purchase alcohol to be delivered right to their doorstep. But for the ABC Board the work starts now.
Another sign that things are starting to get back to normal? Job fairs. Many have popped up in our area in recent weeks with employers eager to fill positions fast.
A recent survey shows Birmingham area businesses are split on whether they’ll continue to comply with mask requirements after the Alabama mask mandate ends Friday.
The executive director for the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority said it made good business sense to give Mercedes parts supplier SMP several hundred thousand dollars in tax breaks over time.
Community gyms and fitness clubs are looking to lawmakers for help during this pandemic. They’re hoping a new bill will offer a lifeline to tens of thousands of fitness centers across the country.
Former University of Alabama football player John Cassimus is a true risk taker in the business world. As an entrepreneur he helped develop the concept behind Crazy Cazboy's, a liquidation business, that is gaining in popularity. Cassimus talks about how his football days prepared him for business
Many small businesses are applying for the next round of financial help from the government to stay afloat, and waiting to find out if they have to pay back the previous COVID-19 relief loan.
The Alabama Department of Revenue, or ALDOR, issued guidance for taxpayers and employers regarding tax relief measures included in Gov. Kay Ivey’s proclamation.
The restaurant industry has suffered some of the most significant sales and job losses since the coronavirus pandemic began nine months ago, but local restaurants are weathering the storm.
The state finance director said Wednesday his office is working under a Dec. 30 deadline to spend more than $800 million remaining from the more than $1.76 billion federal CARES Act money allocated to the state earlier this year.
In light of Saturday’s nationally recognized day, WBRC spoke with Pain Freakz Body Art Studio and 'Strapped' Brand owner, Devonte Holt and his team about his business and brand.
Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport officials say the crowds this holiday season aren’t as busy as its been in previous years, but it is certainly more busy than it has been during the pandemic.
Local businesses are gearing up for what is normally the biggest shopping season of the year. But this year they’re making adjustments because of the pandemic.
In May, we learned farmers were struggling to get their product to consumers because of delays in local meat processing facilities--Now, there’s some good news for farmers and consumers like you.
The nonprofit organization that owns and operates the Alabama Theatre and Lyric Theatre started a fundraiser to keep the Birmingham landmarks in operation through the end of the year.
With the election now over and two months before a new government is seated, some in Alabama’s congressional delegation say more federal help to states for the coronavirus pandemic could be on the way.
The City of Bessemer seems to be an attractive location for businesses these days. Lowes plans to expand its distribution network there and Amazon is building another major project in the city.
The pending closure of three coal ash ponds, with more to come, have energy industry leaders and environmentalists arguing over the best and safest way to dispose of the dangerous substance.
It will take a combined effort by education institutions and businesses to tackle persistent workforce, economic and educational development problems in the Black Belt, a new report says.
A lot of customers are still much more comfortable eating outside in fresh air rather than inside, but it means owners have to make the patios comfortable.
Homtex Cullman and Congressman Robert Aderholt were excited to announce that Homtex has been awarded a contract to make masks for the entire United States Capitol complex, according to Congressman Aderholt’s Twitter page.
The President and CEO of Essnova Solutions said the PPP Loan his company received was very impactful and helped keep his employees working during this pandemic.
Reliance Worldwide’s expansion includes a new 300,000 square foot distribution facility. The total project impact is approximately $24 million, and it will be creating 130 new jobs.
The Senior Manager of the Birmingham Career Center says companies like Amazon, Mercedes, Dollar General and even UAB are looking for people to fill dozens of jobs.
Demolition is finally underway at the historic Ramsay McCormack Building in Ensley. Thursday, Birmingham City leaders joined community members for the announcement.
Jefferson County Commission President, Jimmie Stephens, said nobody likes taxes, but more people tolerate them when they can see their dollars at work. And that’s is why he said the commission will use those extra two pennies you’re paying at the pump to improve your quality of life.
Starting Thursday, gas will go up 2 cents a gallon. While fewer people are driving because of COVID-19 and gas tax collections is down, local leaders say that money is still being used to fix the roads.
The Birmingham Crossplex is opening on October 1st for the first time since March as the city begins to open up other art, cultural and sporting facilities.
Employees at Cajun Seafood House in Vestavia Hills said the mask order has had a negative impact on business, so if customers don’t want to wear a mask, they’re not going to force them.
More than 800 jobs at local businesses were supported as a result of a loan program put together by Birmingham Mayor and the city’s Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity.
