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Governor Kay Ivey today recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the State Capitol.  The awards honor companies whose global achievements are elevating Alabama’s economy and extending the reach of the “Made in Alabama” brand. In addition to the honorees, […]

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has been elected as new chancellor in the second round of voting in the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament. Merz’s failure to win enough support earlier today was the first time in Germany’s postwar history that a candidate missed a majority in the first round of voting. The far-right Alternative

Per Birmingham Business Journal Economic development in Alabama has a new state funding source. The Alabama Development Fundwill become effective June 1 next year. It will retain a small portion of sales and property taxes that are abated in qualified economic development projects after that date. Those funds will be used to generate new funding for

Mercedes-Benz on Thursday (May 1st) announced it will begin producing a new vehicle at its Tuscaloosa County plant in 2027. The company provided few details about the nature of the vehicle, which it referred to as a “core segment vehicle,” beyond statements that the move would further enhance the importance of its Alabama operations within

The German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) is calling on all German subsidiaries in the U.S. The 2025 German American Business Outlook (GABO) survey is now open  As one of the most significant barometers of German-American business relations, the survey captures the pulse of how German companies view the U.S. as an investment destination. Your

The AlabamaGermany Partnership (AGP) is excited to announce that Michael Books, Alabama International Trade Center, will continue in the role as Chair for AGP for another 12 months. Joseph Lulka with Mercedes-Benz U.S. International stepped into the role as the chair of the Young Professionals last September. Furthermore, one director from the board, Caleb Goodwyn

By Cullman Tribune The 2024 Cullman Christkindlmarkt brought holiday cheer to downtown Cullman, setting new records and solidifying its place as a premier seasonal event. Nathan Anderson, executive director of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, reflected on the event’s success and shared plans for its future. “This year’s Christkindlmarkt significantly outpaced last year, with

Standing with each other “can be a source of strength — especially in difficult times like these,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in his New Year address. He asked Germans to reject being “played off against each other.” “We can make 2025 a good year,” Scholz said. By New York Times The annual New Year’s Eve

German automotive supplier, WKW North America LLC, is planning 140 layoffs in Pell City starting next month. WKW North America manufactures aluminum trim and functional components and roof railing systems for automotive customers and has a longstanding local history. In recent years WKW has had as many as 487 local employees, according to a BBJ list

The US company Atlas Holdings has signed an agreement with the REHAU Group to acquire REHAU Automotive in October 2024. Atlas operates in sectors including manufacturing and distribution, with a strong focus on automotive. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2025 following the completion of customary closing