County’s Jobless Rate Drops Yet Again

Etowah County’s jobless rate in December dropped to tie an all-time low and 2005’s rate here also set a record. The state had a record-setting low rate in December, Gov. Bob Riley said. “Alabama’s economy continues gaining strength and gathering …

Industry Recruitment Flourishes

With four industry announcements totaling more than 300 jobs and three industries announcing expansions, 2005 was a good year according to Mike McCain, executive director of the Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority. “I believe when the Alabama Development Office’s annual report …