Core Industries to build new processing and storage facility in Alabama
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 Authority. The project will create 28 jobs over the next five…
Growing Alabama to support improvements at Wiregrass industrial park
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 the IDB’s application for support from the Growing Alabama program, which…
Commerce’s Postell wins award as Alabama small business champion
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 as the Alabama District Director’s Award — to a standout advocate…
Southwire to expand Florence manufacturing campus, add 120 jobs
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 jobs. “At Southwire, we’re making a multi-year investment of more than…
Alabama claims Silver Shovel Award for 2022 economic development successes
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 facilities and expansion projects involving $10.1 billion in capital investment last…
Walmart plans $350 million in high-tech upgrades at Alabama distribution hub
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 at the Walmart stores it serves. It will also serve to…
Space & Rocket Center marks milestone with Space Camp Ops Center
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 Space & Rocket Center officials and local leaders in Huntsville for…
Walton joins Commerce business development team as senior project manager
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 to build on record levels of inbound investment in 2022 and…
Tuskegee University, Alabama exporters claim ‘Trade Excellence Awards’
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 presented Tuskegee University with a 2023 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award for…
Tquila Automation to create 200 high-tech jobs in new Birmingham hub
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 roles for software developers, business analysts, consultants and business managers. Austin,…
