Four Selma women won $1,000 each to go toward starting or growing their businesses by giving the best “pitch” at the second annual business competition held by the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse School of Business on Thursday.
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Independent pharmacy Whitaker Drugs is the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce's (WACC) March Business of the Month.
Communities Unlimited (CU), a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has extended its lending program to businesses in the Black Belt who need financing.
The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Tuesday evening to celebrate the renovation of a historic downtown building that will soon house a bank and two new apartments.
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Clay Seafood officially opened its doors in a spot on Citizens Parkway on Monday, March 2, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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A new restaurant opened in Selma - Clay Seafood on Citizens Parkway next to the Marathon. Todd and Cindy talk about the new restaurant in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.
The Black Belt News Network is celebrating its third anniversary of bringing high-quality, award-winning news to the rural and culturally rich Black Belt region of Alabama.
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Automotive manufacturing company DAS North America will invest in a $77.6 million expansion into Montgomery, creating 100 new jobs, said an announcement from the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce (MACC).
The University of Alabama’s Selma Resilience Initiative is bringing back the business River Pitch competition on March 12 at Selma Amphitheater.
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A ribbon cutting was held by the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce (DACC) for the new wedding venue Chateau at Mimosa Ridge.
AD's Country Store in Coy is the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce's (WACC) Business of the Month for the month of February.
LocAL Threads is the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce's (DACC) Business of the Month for February.
At the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), we talk a lot about collaboration and partnerships, but I want to take some time today to discuss what that truly looks like.
Judson College redevelopers have revealed general plans for the Marion campus, saying it will center on pharmaceutical logistics, including warehouse and distribution operations.
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A familiar face in the Selma healthcare landscape has opened an evening clinic in Montgomery.
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The WoodmenLife Chapter #1916 in Camden is the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce's (WACC) Business of the Month for the month of January.
The Marengo County Historical Society is the Demopolis Chamber of Commerce's Business of the Month for January.
A three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been approved by the House of Representatives, said an announcement from Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) on Monday.
The Black Belt News Network is looking for the Best of the Black Belt - the best retailers, auto dealers, realtors and more! Cindy explains the contest that gives Black Belt businesses a chance to shine in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.
Rural Health Medical Program celebrated a major milestone this week with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its expanded Selma Podiatry Health Center in a new office space off Dallas Avenue in Selma.
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The Selma-Dallas County, Alabama, Economic Development Authority has a new leader in 2026. After 24 years, the former director Wayne Vardaman retired and taking over this important position is Brenda Tuck, someone who has a long history in th…
First Cahawba Bank appointed Selma native Caleb Morris to its Board of Directors, according to a joint announcement from Chairman Catesby Jones and President and CEO Richard Walters.
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The Coffee Shoppe on Broad Street in Selma celebrated its 14th anniversary of business before it officially closes.
Orrville officials are pleading with Dollar Tree/Family Dollar to keep the store on Highway 22 open despite store announcements of a closure in January.
A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held for the new Certis Title & Closings in Montgomery.
