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Since its founding in 1985, the Business Council of Alabama has worked hard to improve Alabama’s business climate. With the help of the Alabama legislature, which since 2011 has been… Read More
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Study Says State Medicaid Expansion Could Create Up to 52,000 New Jobs
Expanding Medicaid to increase the number of people eligible for the state-federal insurance plan could create between 24,600 and 52,000 new jobs over seven fiscal years, increase payroll by an… Read More
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This week’s edition of BCA’s Washington Briefing has been published. (10/7/13-10/11/13)
Published weekly when Congress in session, the Washington Briefing is your link to the halls of Congress for the most current information that affects Alabama businesses and industries.
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BCA speaker releases a new book based on life experiences
Inspirational speaker and New York Times Bestselling author Andy Andrews has just released “The Noticer Returns,” the sequel to his 2009 bestseller, “The Noticer.” It’s published by Thomas Nelson. Besides… Read More
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BCA presents small business ethics award to Paragon Construction & Development Inc.
The Business Council of Alabama on Monday presented the River Region Ethics in Business and Public Service Award in the small business category to Paragon Construction & Development Inc. of… Read More
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One-stop tax system up and running
An optional Department of Revenue single-point tax payment system is now operational for Alabama retailers. Under a 2012 law, the filing of tax returns and paying city, county, and state… Read More
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Alabama and Nation Observe National Manufacturing Day; BCA joins in observance
Alabama today (Friday, Oct. 4) observes National Manufacturing Day in recognition of the importance of product and equipment manufacturing on the state’s economy and to create awareness of the need… Read More
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This week’s edition of BCA’s Washington Briefing has been published. (9/30/13-10/4/13)
Published weekly when Congress in session, the Washington Briefing is your link to the halls of Congress for the most current information that affects Alabama businesses and industries.
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BCA’s 2013 Chairman’s Dinner features Huckabee and Carson; Huckabee touts Common Core
Former Arkansas governor, television and radio host Mike Huckabee, and renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson headlined the Business Council of Alabama’s Chairman’s 2013 Dinner attended by more than 800 business… Read More
Education
Alabama Ranks No. 1 in Math, Science, and English Advanced Placement Score Increases
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tommy Bice said Wednesday that Alabama ranks No. 1 in percentage score increases in Advanced Placement exams over the last five years. Bice said that… Read More