7 things you need to know about the Alabama aerospace industry (video)
MOBILE, Alabama – The Alabama aerospace industry got its start with the Wright Brothers, flew to the moon with Wernher von Braun’s Saturn V rocket, and is poised to add aircraft production to its many capabilities. With industry officials gathered in Mobile for the SpeedNews Aerospace Manufacturing Conference, it’s time to take a deeper look…
Southeast Asia trade mission fosters business connections in Singapore (video)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – An Alabama delegation on a Southeast Asia trade mission headed home today after meetings in Singapore, capping a coordinated, 13-day overseas visit that also allowed the group to make business connections in Indonesia and Thailand. While in Singapore, one of the world’s major commercial hubs, the Alabama team received a briefing from…
Alabama delegation builds ties on Southeast Asia trade mission (video)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – On a Southeast Asia trade mission, Alabama business officials today established new ties to counterparts in Bangkok, Thailand, while the state’s economic development leader held talks with a key Thai finance official about expanding investment and trade. The Alabama delegation arrived late Saturday in Jakarta, Indonesia, for three days of activities before…
Governor Bentley honors Alabama companies for exporting success
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Governor Robert Bentley today honored eight Alabama companies for success in exporting goods ranging from advanced audio/video equipment and aviation sensing devices to giant steel pressure vessels and waterworks system products. The companies, which reflect a mix of different industries from across the state, each received a Governor’s Trade Excellence Award at…
Alabama scores high in Site Selection’s economic development success rankings
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – After landing a series of major projects in 2013, Alabama scored high in Site Selection’s economic development success rankings, claiming the No. 7 spot for the most new and expanded facilities per capita last year, according to an announcement today from the magazine. In addition, Site Selection ranked three Alabama cities –…
Alabama exports approach record total in 2013, with autos leading way
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Powered by rising overseas shipments of vehicles and parts, Alabama exports held steady in 2013 with a total of $19.3 billion, just shy of the state’s all-time record, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Alabama companies shipped a wide range of products from many different industry sectors to nearly…
Governor Robert Bentley: Education, business alliance will boost Alabama economic development
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley told state economic development officials that a strong alliance of the business and education communities is key to fostering economic development and alleviating poverty across the state. Bentley, speaking Tuesday at the Economic Development Association of Alabama’s winter conference at the Riverchase Galleria’s Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, said…
Economic developer Ted Clem joins Commerce project manager team
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce has added veteran economic developer Ted Clem as a senior project manager as the state agency targets more new jobs and investment. Clem has served as a recruiter in Alabama, Florida and Georgia in a career that dates back to the early 1990s. Most recently, he was…
Export Alabama Alliance plans 2014 trade missions to Asia, South America, Europe
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — With more than 95 percent of the world’s population and 80 percent of the world’s purchasing power outside the United States, future economic growth and jobs for Alabama and America increasingly depend on expanding trade and investment opportunities in the global marketplace. The Alabama Department of Commerce and the Export Alabama Alliance…
Governor Robert Bentley details plans to accelerate job creation, support business
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – In his State of the State address tonight, Governor Robert Bentley highlighted efforts to attract additional investment to Alabama and new approaches to assist small business and create new pathways to careers for students. Governor Bentley told legislative leaders and top state officials that he is not content that unemployment in Alabama…
