Ty West

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Ty West

Listen to this article 5 minIt’s been five years since Covid-19 sent shockwaves through cities around the world, and the lasting impact of the shutdowns, the pivots to remote work and the economic upheaval that followed are still being felt — and that’s especially true in our downtowns.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Ty West

For many, a mentor can be the difference between a role being a job or a fulfilling career. Our new exclusive research reveals the factors that can make the difference. Editor's Note: Hundreds of women will gather in cities across the country on Feb. 24 for Mentoring Monday, an annual event hosted by The Business Journals that brings together women for a “speed dating”-style opportunity to share wisdom, make connections and, in many cases, to meet a new mentor. Register for your local event here.

Jan 19, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Andy Medici |Ty West

From taxes to tariffs, here's a look at how the second Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress could shape businesses and the economy. One of the big factors that will shape businesses in 2025 is the change taking place in Washington, D.C.The start of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term coincides with Republicans taking control of Congress, which could translate to a host of high-impact changes for businesses.

Nov 24, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Ty West |Jayme Sileo

As more employers embrace permanent remote work, large metros with high affordability could find themselves in a prime position. Here are the 30 most affordable large metros in the nation. Albuquerque is one of the top 30 most affordable cities according to data analysis by The Business Journals. The analysis examined regional affordability data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) for the 100 largest metro areas in 2019. Albuquerque ranked at 27 overall out of the 100 cities examined.

Oct 28, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Ty West

Economic policy will be a key factor in the 2024 presidential race for many influential Birmingham leaders. That’s one takeaway from the latest Birmingham Power Poll — a monthly, unscientific poll of business, government and nonprofit leaders in the metro area. Nearly 27% of respondents said economic growth policies would be the primary factor in their vote. Abortion/reproductive rights and immigration were the only other factors above 10% in the poll.