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From USD 43.8B to USD 103.9B: Emergency Ambulance Vehicles Market Set for Lifesaving Growth by 2033
WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the report, the emergency ambulance vehicles market size was valued at $43.8 billion in 2023, and is estimated to reach $103.9 billion by 2033, growing...

Living Your Choice Welcomes Matthew & Annette Young to Manage South Carolina & Pennsylvania with Lazurus Oden In Alabama
Living Your Choice Welcomes Matthew and Annette Young and Lazurus Oden to Strengthen Senior Living Services Across South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Alabama TAMPA BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Living Your Choice...

Alabama-based Poverty Row Pictures announces latest project - 'Hiding Miss Mobster'
This is the 5th feature film for the Alabama-based film company since 2021 HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Poverty Row Pictures has announced it will begin production on its latest feature film, entitled “Hiding...

Alabama receives $1.2 million in ARC POWER funds to assist impacted coal communities
MONTGOMERY— Alabama has received $1.2 million in grant funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative to assist impacted coal communities. Governor Kay Ivey said...

Stanton Optical Brings Affordable Eye Care to Dothan, Alabama
Now open: Same-day eye exams and glasses, expert care, and two pairs for just $79 DOTHAN, AL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stanton Optical, a national leader in accessible and affordable eye care, proudly announces the grand...

Governor Ivey Announces $23.2 Million in SEEDS Grants to Boost Alabama’s Economic Growth
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that applications for the third round of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program will open on July 1, 2025, with a total of $23.2 million available to...

Governor Ivey Honors Alabama Manufacturers on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
MONTGOMERY — In recognition of National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey today signed a formal proclamation celebrating Alabama’s manufacturing community and its critical role in driving economic growth across the state....

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group Joins the USISPF Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Washington, DC , July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, to the USISPF Board of Directors, as a...

Capital City Bank Group, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Earnings Results on Tuesday, July 22, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCBG) announced today that it will release second quarter 2025 results on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, before the market opens. Upon release, investors may...

Governor announces grant to strengthen workforce in west Alabama
Advancement minded workers and out-of-school youth in six west Alabama counties will have the opportunity to obtain new skills and training to land them rewarding jobs in high-demand fields thanks to a $150,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert...

Governor announces grant to improve workforce readiness in three Alabama counties
A $99,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert Bentley will improve the job readiness of students and employees in three Alabama counties. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable Auburn University at Montgomery to develop a training...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to create business incubator; create jobs in Vernon
MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $100,000 grant to transform a former National Guard armory in the town of Vernon to a place where new businesses and jobs are created. The town will use the Community Development Block Grant to convert the...

Gov. Ivey announces grants for job training in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Three job training programs will provide new opportunities for students in north Alabama to prepare for careers thanks to Appalachian Regional Commission grants totaling $373,348 announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The grants to Snead State...

Volkswagen settlement provides $25.5 million for projects to reduce vehicle emissions in Alabama
ADECA to hold listening sessions for mitigation plan MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will conduct five public listening sessions to determine how the state’s portion of a federal settlement with Volkswagen...

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help Enterprise business expand; create new jobs
MONTGOMERY-- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $350,000 grant to assist an Enterprise aviation business to expand its facilities and hire 60 more employees once the expansion is complete. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure...

12 south Alabama counties added to Drought Emergency status in latest Alabama Drought Declaration Advisory
MONTGOMERY— An additional 12 counties in south Alabama have been placed under Drought Emergency status in the latest Alabama Drought Declaration issued this afternoon. The declaration comes following the latest meeting of the Alabama Drought...

Gov. Bentley awards grant to aid assault victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $60,000 grant to support a nonprofit center that assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in north Alabama. The grant will help Huntsville-based Crisis Services of North Alabama continue...

Governor awards $175,000 to support work of Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
MONTGOMERY— A nonprofit organization will continue supporting domestic violence victims statewide with help from $175,000 awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a nonprofit agency based in Montgomery, will use...

Governor awards more than $4.4 million to help crime victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 12 grants totaling more than $4.4 million to help victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and the families of homicide victims in north Alabama. The organizations offer an array of services...

Governor awards public safety equipment grant to University of North Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant totaling more than $20,000 to improve community safety at the University of North Alabama (UNA). The Police and Community Safety Project at UNA will provide ballistic vests and other equipment...