Think Local, Stay Solvent

Minimal expansion, well-scrutinized lending gives AuburnBank slow steady growth.

Minimal expansion, well-scrutinized lending gives AuburnBank slow steady growth.

By Jessica Armstrong

2011 Newsmakers

Business Alabama's wrap up of the state's 2011 news portfolio

By Chris McFadyen and Nedra Bloom

LOL Jennifer's $41 Trillion Inheritance

Zero in on Alabama’s changing demographics.

Zero in on Alabama’s changing demographics.

By Cam Marston

Top White Collar Cop Inspects Dodd-Frank

Alabama’s top securities policeman talks about the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act, the global financial crisis and systemic fraud.

Alabama’s top securities policeman talks about the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act, the global financial crisis and systemic fraud.

Interview by Chris McFadyen

Where Ideas Learn to Profit

Demand for small business support outstrips supply in Alabama, making these three business centers vital assets in Alabama job creation.

Demand for small business support outstrips supply in Alabama, making these three business centers vital assets in Alabama job creation.

By Cary Estes

Hanging Tough in a Fearful Market

Through two years of recession, about 90 percent of Alabama 401k participants stayed the sometimes-scary course and are finally coming out ahead. About 40 percent of employers who cut off contributions have returned, by some estimates.

Through two years of recession, about 90 percent of Alabama 401k participants stayed the sometimes-scary course (assets down as much as 50 percent) and are finally coming out ahead. About 40 percent of employers who cut off contributions have returned, by some estimates.

By Nedra Bloom

BP Claimants Call in the Detectives

In a disaster, such as the BP oil spill or Hurricane Katrina, a business’ best friend can be a forensic accounting firm—“the intersection between accounting, investigation and the law.”

In a disaster, such as the BP oil spill or Hurricane Katrina, a business’ best friend can be a forensic accounting firm—“the intersection between accounting, investigation and the law.”

By Kathy Hagood