Mobile, Alabama is in the middle of a huge economic boom! Two of the biggest economic development projects in the United States are calling this area home. Northrop Grumman and EADS will build Air Force tankers at Mobile's Brookley Field. The $40 billion dollar contract translates into a new $600 million dollar facility and 1,500 jobs.
ThyssenKrupp Steel is building a multibillion dollar steel mill in North Mobile County. The mill will employ 2,700 people. How will the booming business affect you? And how can you get a piece of the action? From the latest breaking economic news to links to apply for the jobs, WKRG.com is your home for economic Coverage You Can Count On.
TK Getting Ready For New Employees
Thu, June 12, 2008 - 10:19 pm
New construction getting underway soon in North Mobile County.
Boeing’s New Ammunition
Thu, June 05, 2008 - 6:55 pm
Senator believes Boeing will put spin on the forced resignations of 2 high ranking Air Force officials.
Major Shake Up In U.S. Air Force
Thu, June 05, 2008 - 12:15 pm
Two defense websites are reporting that the Air Force Chief of Staff has resigned and the Secretary will be next!
Tanker Contract Could Bring Millions
Thu, June 05, 2008 - 9:48 am
Northrop Grumman official says the
construction of a new Air Force tanker in Mobile, could have
an economic impact in south Mississippi of more than $12 million
annually.
Riley Pushes Mobile Port During South America Trip
Wed, June 04, 2008 - 7:10 pm
Alabama Governor Bob Riley has met with business officials in Santiago, Chile, hoping to attract business for Mobile's new container terminal.
Apply Online For Jobs At Steel Mill
Thu, May 22, 2008 - 8:34 pm
People who want to train for jobs at the $3.7 billion ThyssenKrupp steel mill can apply online starting Friday at 12 Noon.
Breaking Ground At Brookley
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 11:55 am
Mark Your Calendar. Northrop Grumman and EADS plan to break ground at Brookley next month.
Who Wants A Tanker Split?
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 6:45 pm
A high ranking Florida Congressman is reportedly asking the Air Force to split the multi-billion dollar tanker deal!
Splitting The Tanker Contract
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 3:32 pm
An influential member of Congress from Florida has asked the Air Force to consider splitting the $40 billion contract for new refueling tankers.
Tankers Takeover Brookley
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 6:40 pm
Click on this story to get the latest information on the Air Force Tanker contract and see NEW pictures of Brookley's future.
Volkswagen Plant Not Coming To Mobile
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 9:53 am
According to the Associated Press, Alabama is still in the runnning for the new Volkswagen plant, it just won't be built in the Mobile area.
Full Funding For Air Force Tanker Approved
Thu, May 01, 2008 - 12:35 pm
The Armed Services Committee approved a $612.5 billion defense authorization bill that includes full funding for the Air Force’s KC-45 tanker which will be built in Mobile.
