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Core Industries to build new processing and storage facility in Alabama

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MOBILE, Alabama — Core Industries plans to invest $8.75 million to construct a processing and storage facility at its port facility in Mobile County to support a contract to handle wood pellets for CM Biomass, according to the Mobile Chamber and the Industrial Development...

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Growing Alabama to support improvements at Wiregrass industrial park

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DOTHAN, Alabama — The Industrial Development Board of the City of Dothan is receiving $1 million in grant funding to assist in making infrastructure improvements to the Napier Field Industrial Park thanks to the Growing Alabama program. The Alabama Renewal Commission this month approved...

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Commerce’s Postell wins award as Alabama small business champion

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The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Alabama District recently presented Eddie Postell, director of the Alabama Department of Commerce’s Office of Small Business Advocacy, with its “Tip of the Spear” Award. Each year, the SBA’s Alabama District gives out a special honor — formerly known...

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Southwire to expand Florence manufacturing campus, add 120 jobs

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FLORENCE, Alabama — As part of ongoing modernization efforts, Southwire, one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, announced plans today for an expansion of its manufacturing campus in Florence that is expected to increase production capacity by 30% and create approximately 120...

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Alabama claims Silver Shovel Award for 2022 economic development successes

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MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Area Development, a national business publication, has selected Alabama for its Silver Shovel Award, recognizing the state’s economic development successes during 2022. The honor reflects record results for Alabama’s economic development team, with companies announcing new...

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Walmart plans $350 million in high-tech upgrades at Alabama distribution hub

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CULLMAN, Alabama — Retail giant Walmart announced plans today to invest $350 million to add high-tech robotics and automation technologies to its regional distribution center in Cullman. The investment will improve the hub’s productivity, enabling it to double shipments and keep the shelves stocked...

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Space & Rocket Center marks milestone with Space Camp Ops Center

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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a global leader in STEM training for students, is blasting into the future with a new state-of-the-art facility that will provide next-level education opportunities. On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey and Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield joined...

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Walton joins Commerce business development team as senior project manager

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MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Gary Walton Jr., a community and economic development professional whose experience includes working on strategic innovation initiatives, has joined the Alabama Department of Commerce’s business development team as senior project manager. Walton joins Commerce as Alabama’s lead economic development agency seeks...

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Tuskegee University, Alabama exporters claim ‘Trade Excellence Awards’

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MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today recognized six Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe, helping to sustain robust export activities that create jobs and spark economic growth across the state. In addition, Governor Ivey...

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Tquila Automation to create 200 high-tech jobs in new Birmingham hub

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Alabama officials announced today that Tquila Automation plans to open a regional delivery center in an historic downtown Birmingham building, creating 200 jobs over the next five years and providing a boost to the city’s growing high-tech sector. The jobs include...

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