Tag: Economy
Railroad Park Celebrates 15 Years as Birmingham’s ‘Front Lawn’
The park is credited with sparking commercial and residential growth in Birmingham’s downtown area.
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Birmingham Biotech Hub Receives $44M Federal Grant
The Southern Research-led project is one of 31 selected for the coveted federal award. Read more.
Commissary Kitchen Planned for Woodlawn to Boost New Food Businesses, Community
Eugene’s Hot Chicken owner Zebbie Carney hopes to open a commissary kitchen in Woodlawn that would offer kitchen space for the metro area’s growing number of food trucks and add to the revitalization of Woodlawn. Read more.
Birmingham Spending $20M in Grant Money on Workforce Development in Northern Communities
Birmingham officials on Monday announced that the city was awarded a $20 million federal grant aimed at making workforce investments in the economically distressed communities of North Birmingham, Northside, Smithfield and Pratt. Read more.
Two Economic Development Agencies Set to Get $100,000 Apiece From JeffCo
The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday is set to provide $200,000 to a pair of organizations to bolster small businesses in the county.
Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance and Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama each is in line for $100,000 to aid with innovation, economic development and building a strong workforce to support the growth and development of Jefferson County. Read more.
