New South Lumber Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canfor Southern Pine, Inc., is investing $10.5 million to expand operations at its Mobile County facility, a move that will retain more than 250 jobs and strengthen the region’s position in the forest products industry.

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Mobile, Ala. — In just 90 days, Mobile’s bus system has gone from canceling roughly 20% of scheduled routes to nearly zero missed runs — all Read More >>>

Newly released federal data shows Mobile County’s economy continued its strong upward trajectory in 2024, with local real-GDP growth totaling approximately $2.046 billion between 2022 and 2024, representing a 9.2% increase over its 2022 level.

The delayed 2024 GDP figures, released following last fall’s government shutdown, show Mobile County’s economy grew by $949 million in 2024 alone, bringing total real-GDP to $24.3 billion. That represents a 4.06% growth rate for the year, well above both state and national averages.

We are reaching out about an exciting opportunity for students interested in working in manufacturing and industry companies in Baldwin County! In collaboration with Coastal Read More >>>

The City of Mobile is now accepting applications for a new $50 million loan program designed to support growth, create jobs, and encourage long-term economic development across the city.

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced that Keyarrow Moore-Bonner has been appointed as the Chief Labor Officer for the department. “I Read More >>>

Goodwill Gulf Coast is partnering with the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA) to offer tuition-free construction-related trades classes beginning in January 2026.

The eight-week Construction Skills Boot Camp is open to anyone 17 years of age or older who wants to jumpstart a career in the construction industry. Students will receive free, hands-on training for in-demand residential construction careers. Classes will be held at Goodwill Gulf Coast’s McMaken building (2448 Gordon Smith Drive) in Mobile and will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

More than 1,000 eighth graders from Mobile County Public Schools took part in Day One of the Mobile Launch 8th Grade Career Exploration Event on Tuesday, November 4, at the ABBA Shrine Center.

WHEN:Thursday, November 13, 20259:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WHERE:AIDT Eric Heine Learning Center at ArcelorMittal Calvert4 Second Street, Calvert, AL 36513 ArcelorMittal Calvert will host Read More >>>