Gulf Shores, Orange Beach Sports Tourism Hits Record $30.8 Million in 2014
Sports tourism in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach generated a record $30.8 million in visitor spending during 2014, capping years of steady growth.
Airbus A320 Line in Mobile Opens New Round of Technician Jobs
Airbus is recruiting flightline avionics and mechanical technicians for its Mobile Aeroplex A320 assembly line, with training pay starting near $16.50 an hour.
Prichard Launches Workforce Program to Give Residents a Path to Careers
A new Prichard job-training initiative is pairing local residents with Mobile County employers, aiming to chip away at the city's high unemployment rate.
Airbus Mobile Assembly Line On Track as First European Components Set to Arrive
Airbus says its Mobile A320 assembly plant remains on time and on budget, with major aircraft components expected to arrive by ship as early as June.
Airbus Posts New Manager Openings for Mobile’s A320 Assembly Line
Airbus opened two new management positions for its Mobile A320 final assembly line, part of continued hiring ahead of the plant's 2015 launch.
Prichard Chosen for EPA Sustainable Communities Program
Prichard was selected among dozens of applicants nationwide to receive EPA technical assistance aimed at boosting sustainable local development.
Governor to tour Daphne firm turning bay algae into fuel and clean water
Gov. Robert Bentley is set to tour Algae Systems in Daphne, a startup on Mobile Bay that turns algae and wastewater into bio-crude fuel and drinking water.
Mobile Wins $1.65 Million Bloomberg Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced the city was selected for a Bloomberg Philanthropies program worth up to $1.65 million to tackle blight and revitalize struggling neighborhoods.
Mobile Lands Bloomberg Grant to Build City Innovation Team
Mobile was selected among 14 cities worldwide for a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant worth roughly $1.65 million to fund a city innovation team.
Airbus Posts New Round of Hourly Jobs for Mobile A320 Assembly Line
Airbus has posted new hourly job openings, including tool shop attendants and flight line technicians, for its growing Mobile A320 assembly line.