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  • NYC-Inspired Alabama Eatery Turns to Kickstarter to Stay Afloat

    NYC-Inspired Alabama Eatery Turns to Kickstarter to Stay Afloat

    Crowdfunding is taking a culinary turn in Huntsville, AL, where a first-time restaurant owner is hoping to get his business up and running again.New York-inspired eatery Urban Chez was only in operation for two months before its owner, Warran Siao, realized that his predictions for the company had been off. He told AL.com that he “jumped […]

    October 28, 2014
  • Madison County’s Preventative Flu Measures Leave Much to Be Desired

    Madison County’s Preventative Flu Measures Leave Much to Be Desired

    In years past, Madison County, Alabama has distributed free flu shots at clinics throughout the area. However, this year, administrators are questioning where the clinics will be held and how effective the County’s preventative measures will be as a result. The confusion is raising serious concerns in the midst of the global outbreak of Ebola, […]

    October 28, 2014
  • Alabama Governor’s $70 Million Loan Repayment Reaffirms Commitment to Rainy Day Account

    Alabama Governor’s $70 Million Loan Repayment Reaffirms Commitment to Rainy Day Account

    About 322 of every million adults in the U.S. file for bankruptcy, and debt is still a major national issue. Fortunately, Alabama will be able to do its part to cut down on debt before the close of this fiscal year. At the end of September, Alabama Governor Robert Bently announced that the state was […]

    October 22, 2014
  • Alabama-esque Winters in Store for New Yorkers by 2050? Hopefully Tornadoes Aren’t Part of the Package

    Alabama-esque Winters in Store for New Yorkers by 2050? Hopefully Tornadoes Aren’t Part of the Package

    Many regions in the U.S. were flooded with rainstorms throughout this past summer — quite literally, entire towns of homeowners discovered flooded basements on more than one occasion — but it doesn’t seem like Mother Nature has any intention of easing up. According to reports from CNN and The Weather Channel, inclement weather conditions set […]

    October 17, 2014
  • Alabamians are Neither Happy nor Healthy, According to Recent National Studies

    Alabamians are Neither Happy nor Healthy, According to Recent National Studies

    In a flurry of recent national studies that looked at obesity, food security and happiness, Alabama didn’t fare so well, ranking eighth highest in the country for obesity, seventh highest in terms of food insecurity and 50th for happiness. The results of an obesity study by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood […]

    October 16, 2014
  • Lt. Gov. of Alabama Remains Hopeful of New Job Opportunities

    Lt. Gov. of Alabama Remains Hopeful of New Job Opportunities

    After a recent tour of the Austal USA shipyard on Monday, Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey remains optimistic about the unemployment outlook in Alabama., promising that more jobs are coming soon. “We have to keep on doing what we’re doing because we are sure going in the right direction,” Ivey said, according to AL.com. New projects […]

    October 13, 2014
  • Three Homes in Alabama Meet Resilience Star Standards

    Three Homes in Alabama Meet Resilience Star Standards

    At the end of September, the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety recognized three south Mississippi home builders for building stronger, more disaster-resistant homes, and also recognized six homes in south Alabama for similar architectural feats as well. The homes were part of Resilience Star, a federal pilot program created to acknowledge residential homes […]

    October 2, 2014
  • Practitioners in Alabama and North Carolina Challenge State Dental Board over Teeth Whitening

    Practitioners in Alabama and North Carolina Challenge State Dental Board over Teeth Whitening

    Most people know dental care is important to their overall health. That is why they visit the dentist and keep appointments with the local dental clinic as needed. This is a vital step towards good oral health and hygiene. A local dental expert can give you the best care plan that fits your unique needs […]

    October 1, 2014
  • Mercedes’ New Program Will Bring $30 Million to the Alabama Economy

    Mercedes’ New Program Will Bring $30 Million to the Alabama Economy

    Over the course of four years, Mercedes-Benz will bring 26,000 employees to Birmingham, Alabama to participate in the company’s new “Brand Immersion Experience.” The two-day, three-night trip will whisk employees away to the Tuscaloosa County plant, where they’ll visit the company museum, tourist center, and even the manufacturing space. What’s more, the employees will also […]

    September 26, 2014
  • Alabama Small Business Commission Created to Bolster Innovation and Entrepeneurial Growth

    Alabama Small Business Commission Created to Bolster Innovation and Entrepeneurial Growth

    On Monday, Sept. 15, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced the creation of the Alabama Small Business Commission, a new effort to foster entrepreneurship, innovation and growth among the state’s small businesses. According to the Birmingham Business Journal, a release from Bentley’s office stated that Executive Order 47 led to the creation of the Small Business […]

    September 25, 2014
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