Business & Economics

UA Researchers Project Metro-Area Growth, Rural Population Decline in Alabama

The Alabama population is expected to grow by nearly 500,000 by 2040, according to the newest projections from the Center for Business and Economic Research in UA’s Culverhouse College of Commerce.

UA Hosts Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa for Entrepreneurs

The fourth Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa, a program that encourages entrepreneurial thinking among University of Alabama students and the Tuscaloosa community, will be Friday, March 3, to Sunday, March 5, at the South Engineering Research Center on the UA campus.

UA Offers Demo Day for The Edge Business Incubator

The Edge incubator, in partnership with the Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, will host the first Demo Day Friday, Feb. 24, at the Bryant Conference Center.

UA’s Annual Economic Outlook Conference Set for Jan.12

UA’s Annual Economic Outlook Conference Set for Jan.12

Economists from The University of Alabama will detail their expectations for the state’s economy and work force during the 29th annual Alabama Economic Outlook Conference, Thursday, Jan. 12, in Montgomery.

When ‘E’ Stands for Error

When ‘E’ Stands for Error

Modes of communication with clients and generational differences can impact the accuracy of audits, according to research done by a University of Alabama accounting professor.

UA Center Concludes West Alabama Tourism Project

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development has completed a two-phase project funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission to develop and expand tourism — particularly international tourism — in West Alabama.

UA to Share in $3.45 Million NSF Grant to Aid Innovation

UA to Share in $3.45 Million NSF Grant to Aid Innovation

The University of Alabama’s role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation is strengthened through a new $3.45 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to the regional hub to which UA and three other universities belong.

UA Awarded Research Grant to Focus on Entrepreneurship, Business Growth

The University of Alabama was awarded a $100,000 grant to support research to understand the factors leading to the successes and failures of businesses that went public in 1996, the largest initial public stock offering class on record.

White House Panel Discusses New Study by UA’s Insurance Research Center

A new study on the resale value of fortified home construction by The University of Alabama’s Insurance Research Center was the topic of discussion today (Wednesday, Aug. 3) at the White House.

AIME Day

AIME Day

Students and faculty from across The University of Alabama competed in business plan competitions and showcased emerging technology at AIME Day, an annual pitch and demonstration expo for inventors and entrepreneurs at UA and economic development officials in Alabama.