‘Made in Alabama’ hat goes national — now available for purchase
What started as a proud moment for one Alabama family has turned into a wave of statewide pride — and some unexpected national buzz. Last week, Lauren Rowland of the Alabama Department of Commerce visited “The Today Show” set in New York City with her family, proudly wearing the department’s signature “Made in Alabama” ball…
Governor Ivey signs ‘Powering Growth’ plan to energize future economic gains
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law comprehensive legislation designed to solidify accelerate economic development and address potential critical energy infrastructure supply chain vulnerabilities across Alabama. The “Powering Growth” plan includes the establishment of the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank, a strategic plan to mitigate long lead times for crucial energy equipment…
Brasfield & Gorrie celebrates investment project with new Birmingham jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — General contractor Brasfield & Gorrie this week celebrated the addition of a three-story, 28,500-square-foot expansion that sits adjacent to its existing headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. The $18.9 million investment in its campus and hometown has already supported the creation of 64 new jobs in the city. The growth project was announced in January…
Nelson Brothers picks Alabama over other sites for $19.4 million expansion
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair today announced that Nelson Brothers LLC, a global provider of specialty chemical products and commercial explosives, has selected its home state for a major expansion project. Nelson Brothers LLC is a joint venture between Nelson Brothers Inc. and Orica USA Inc. Its decision to grow in Walker County — over…
Governor Ivey signs Alabama Development Fund legislation to power economic growth
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today signed into law legislation creating the Alabama Development Fund, a groundbreaking initiative that will provide a sustainable, long-term funding source to power Alabama’s economic development efforts. “Today, we are taking a bold step to secure Alabama’s economic future,” Governor Ivey said. “The Alabama Development Fund will allow us to…
Alabama’s Pursell Agri-Tech teams with Wastech on fertilizer venture in Malaysia
SYLACAUGA, Alabama— In a groundbreaking move, Alabama-based Pursell Agri-Tech is teaming with Wastech Group, an integrated agricultural and landscaping solutions provider based in Southeast Asia, to establish a state-of-the-art facility in Malaysia dedicated to the production of advanced controlled release fertilizers. This partnership will combine Wastech’s expertise in agricultural solutions with Pursell’s cutting-edge coating technology to create…
SEEDS grant fuels expansion of Auburn Technology Park West
AUBURN, Alabama — A SEEDS grant totaling $2.85 million will help the City of Auburn expand Auburn Technology Park West, enhancing the East Alabama city’s attractiveness for new business and investment projects. The grant is funded through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act, a program launched in 2024 that supports the development of…
Alabama’s economic growth continues with $7 billion in new investment from 2024 projects
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today announced the release of the “2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report,” highlighting another banner year for Alabama’s economy. The report reveals that economic development efforts last year secured $7 billion in new capital investment across 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians. Governor Ivey…
Core Scientific bringing high-performance computing operation to Auburn
AUBURN, Alabama — Core Scientific Inc., a leader in providing digital infrastructure for high-performance computing, is expanding into Auburn. The company plans to invest $135 million to establish its operation in the existing AUBix data center on West Samford Avenue, with an expected total investment of $400 million. “Alabama has long been a pro-business state,…
Alabama exports total $26.8 billion in 2024, reaching 194 countries
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that Alabama companies exported goods and services worth over $26.8 billion in 2024, down slightly from the previous year but still ranking as the second highest annual tally for worldwide shipments from the state. The value of last year’s exports dipped 2% from the previous year’s…
