May 1, 2020
On April 30, Colonel Kelsey A. Smith, Garrison Commander of Redstone Arsenal, joined us for our daily Zoom conference call.
May 1, 2020
You likely have questions about returning to work, or maybe about employees. Join this new series starting Monday, May 4 to get answers from a banker, accountant and attorney.
April 30, 2020
MONTGOMERY (April 30, 2020) – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that economic development activity across Alabama last year generated $7.1 billion in pledged capital investment and 13,454 job commitments, providing a potential spark for economic revival once the shocks of […]
April 30, 2020
NASA has selected three U.S. companies to design and develop human landing systems (HLS) for the agency’s Artemis program, one of which will land the first woman and next man on the surface of the Moon by 2024. NASA […]
April 30, 2020
We will host virtual career fairs May 5 & 7 with Auburn and Alabama students, and then our Senior Sprint event with local high school seniors May 13-15. Many North Alabama companies still have workforce needs, and we encourage you to sign up for these events!
April 30, 2020
ADOL has now disbursed $372 million in unemployment benefits. Secretary Fitzgerald Washington says they are working to make the process move faster.
April 30, 2020
In order to identify where workers have been most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, WalletHub compared 180 cities based on increases in unemployment.
April 29, 2020
These will include any news / updates on the SBA Disaster Loan & Paycheck Protection Program, but will focus on Questions & Answers from participants.
April 29, 2020
OSHA has issued guidance to cover questions employers have about protecting workers.
April 28, 2020
Keith Philips and Robert Tomlinson presented the Alabama Technology Network's Return to Work plan to help businesses and industry in bringing employees safely back to work.
April 28, 2020
(MONTGOMERY, Ala. – April 28, 2020) – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a new “Safer at Home” order effective Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. It will expire on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Safer at Home […]
April 27, 2020
Child care providers are essential as we plan to reopen the economy, but it will look very different for these businesses. Phasing in social distancing, PPE, and other factors will affect their operations. Here is input from child care providers and resources from the Alabama Partnership for Children.
April 27, 2020
On April 27, Robert "Hoot" Gibson, retired NASA astronaut joined us for our daily Zoom conference call. The topic was 'living and working in tight spaces' as many of us telework!
April 27, 2020
The Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on Monday, April 27 at 9:30AM CDT from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. This will ensure the SBA has properly coded the system to account for changes made by the legislation.
April 27, 2020
Here are some frequently asked questions about PPP, published on April 26, 2020.
April 27, 2020
We realize you have questions as you work to keep your place of business clean, whether you've been in operation in a limited capacity, or you're about to open again soon. Health officials offer this guidance, and we urge you plan now so your workplace will be ready when it's time to reopen.
April 26, 2020
On April 24, Jody Singer, Director of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center joined us for our daily Zoom conference call.
April 24, 2020
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shares What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.
April 23, 2020
Dr. Joe Burke and Dr. Pat Sims both talked about how our local community colleges have adapted due to COVID-19. This includes online programs, online certifications and helping provide information to people who may be seeking a new career path due to recent unemployment.
April 23, 2020
If you haven't secured masks for yourself, your family, or employees, these will be required in many areas of our community when business resumes.