New Developments in Fairhope AL

By Barbara Reeves | Published: March 30, 2009

New condos in Fairhope Alabama are well on their way to completion with 10 built out of the 48 planned units.  The project by developers Matt Bryne and Todd Boothe, is on 4.8 acres and is being built in phases, including a pool and gazebo after the fourth phase is complete.  Given that some of … Continue reading New Developments in Fairhope AL

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ThyssenKrupp Delays Calvert river terminal to Cut Costs

By Barbara Reeves | Published: March 27, 2009

The German Steel company ThyssenKrupp’s Calvert plant site will have a delay in the building of a portion of the river terminal.  The planned terminal will be on the Tombigbee River with berths for five barges, but two berths are being delayed.  As ThyssenKrupp has been going through ways to cut costs, the delay of … Continue reading ThyssenKrupp Delays Calvert river terminal to Cut Costs

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Mobile’s American Tank and Vessel Inc lands $45 Million NASA Contract

By Barbara Reeves | Published: February 23, 2009

NASA announced last week that Mobile’s American Tank and Vessel Inc (AT&V) will be under contract to build and install a key component to test a new generation of rocket engines for NASA.   AT&V employs about 190 workers in the locations that will be working on a test cell diffuser, which is “a device that … Continue reading Mobile’s American Tank and Vessel Inc lands $45 Million NASA Contract

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Murtha Repeats Suggestion for Tanker Contract Split

By Barbara Reeves | Published: February 18, 2009

This past Monday, U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa, repeated his suggestion for the U.S. Air Force to split their aerial refueling tanker contract between Boeing and Northrop Grumman Corp, after a tour of Boeing’s production center in Everett, Washington.  Murtha made a similar touring visit of Mobile Alabama-based Northrop Grumman Corp in late January and … Continue reading Murtha Repeats Suggestion for Tanker Contract Split

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Alabama Power Co. Study Looks for Lower Fuel Cost Alternatives

By Barbara Reeves | Published: January 20, 2009

Alabama Power Co. is currently looking into other options of generating electricity that could help lower energy costs in the long run.  As part of Alabama Power Co.’s general planning activities, they will be conducting a study which will explore such options as burning wood or other renewable fuels at one of their coal-fired plant … Continue reading Alabama Power Co. Study Looks for Lower Fuel Cost Alternatives

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Northrop and Boeing Look Forward to the New Tanker Competition Next Year

By Barbara Reeves | Published: December 22, 2008

Both Northrop Grumman Corp. and Boeing Co. are gearing up for another competition for the U.S Air Force tanker for this coming year.  This time the top executives from each of these companies are setting rules for the new contest to prevent any inequality. Boeing is trying for a “price shootout” to offer a cost-competitive … Continue reading Northrop and Boeing Look Forward to the New Tanker Competition Next Year

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Mobile AL’s Wish List for 2009 City Improvements

By Barbara Reeves | Published: December 15, 2008

Mobile Alabama officials are looking into what additions the city could benefit from in the coming year.  Like a wish list, local government officials are making a list of improvements for the city to be discussed by the federal government in the proposed stimulus plan.  The list includes an environmentally friendly power plant, improvements to … Continue reading Mobile AL’s Wish List for 2009 City Improvements

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Learn How a Home Energy Audit can Save

By Barbara Reeves | Published: December 10, 2008

Whether your home is new or old, a home energy audit can help you to go green and save on energy bills.  Even if you have owned your home through a winter already, the benefits of making your home more efficient are waiting for you.  If you live in Mobile Alabama or other surrounding areas … Continue reading Learn How a Home Energy Audit can Save

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German Steel Plant Hiring in Mobile AL

By Barbara Reeves | Published: December 1, 2008

ThyssenKrupp’s job fair is on for December 9th in Mobile County Alabama. The new German steel plant is expected to open in about a year and they will need an estimated 2,700 employees on a permanent basis.  Even with a somewhat sluggish economy in other parts of the nation, Mobile Alabama’s ThyssenKrupp steel plant is … Continue reading German Steel Plant Hiring in Mobile AL

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Government Plans to Lower Interest Rates for Home Buyers

By Barbara Reeves | Published: November 26, 2008

This past Tuesday, the government spoke up about plans to buy up to $100 billion in mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank, as well as purchasing up to $500 billion of mortgage securities.  This plan was issued in order to lower interest rates on loans by directly … Continue reading Government Plans to Lower Interest Rates for Home Buyers

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