Port of Huntsville gets lift from SEEDS site development grant
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama —The Port of Huntsville is receiving a $650,000 Alabama economic development grant designed to boost site development for big industrial projects located across the state. The SEEDS, or Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy, program will provide North Alabama’s inland port with funding to grade greenfield land and hook up to city utilities.…
Dothan Warehouse launching $5.2 million growth project creating 50 jobs
DOTHAN, Alabama — Dothan Warehouse announced today that it plans a $5.2 million expansion project that will add 120,000 square feet of temperature-controlled storage space while creating 50 jobs at the company’s Houston County facility. The project will provide 40,000 square feet of space to store products needing temperature levels at 35 degrees and 80,0000…
SEEDS grant adds fuel to growth plans at Oxford industrial site
OXFORD, Alabama — Calhoun County’s efforts to accelerate economic development received a major boost this week as the Alabama Department of Commerce formally presented the Calhoun County Economic Development Council with an $858,000 SEEDS grant. This funding underscores Alabama’s commitment to advancing industrial site readiness through the state’s forward-thinking Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy…
DC BLOX plans new advanced data centers in Montgomery and Huntsville
DC BLOX, a leading provider of digital infrastructure in the Southeastern United States, has announced plans to develop three new hyperscale edge node sites, with Montgomery and Huntsville selected as locations for advanced data centers. These investment projects underscore Atlanta-based DC BLOX’s commitment to meeting the region’s rapidly growing demand for cutting-edge digital infrastructure. The…
Walker County launches Heritage Park with support from SEEDS and Growing Alabama
The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, joined by state and local leaders, broke ground last week on the Heritage Industrial Park — a 200-acre site strategically located just south of the Dora exit on Interstate 22. This milestone reflects the impact of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) and Growing Alabama…
Florence-Lauderdale Industrial Park receives $2 million SEEDS grant
FLORENCE, Alabama — Today, officials in Lauderdale County celebrated a significant milestone as the Florence-Lauderdale Industrial Park was awarded a $2 million grant through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. This funding, part of a statewide initiative to stimulate local economies, will be used to enhance infrastructure at the industrial park, paving…
Alabama and Japan forge stronger economic bonds at JASA event
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — The flourishing economic relationship between Alabama and Japan is on full display as the Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) hosts its 2024 Annual Dinner and Business Forum at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. Commencing with a formal dinner last night, the event brings together key figures from both…
Northeast Opelika Industrial Park gets $2 million boost from SEEDS grant
OPELIKA, Alabama — A $2 million grant from Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will fund critical infrastructure projects in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park, enhancing the city’s attractiveness for new business and investment. The SEEDS funding will support two key projects in Opelika: the extension of North Park Drive and the…
Commerce Sec. McNair leads Alabama delegation to SEUS-Japan joint meeting
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair is leading an Alabama delegation at the 46th Annual Southeast U.S.-Japan (SEUS-Japan) Alliance joint meeting in Charlotte this week to reinforce ties with one of the state’s key economic partners. The three-day event, which began Sunday, brings together leaders from the Southeast U.S. and Japan to strengthen…
SEEDS grants totaling $2.2 million to propel site development in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Two grants totaling $2.2 million from Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will accelerate the development of vital industrial sites in Montgomery, reinforcing the city’s ongoing surge in capital investment and job creation. In collaboration with the Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board and Kershaw Investment Properties LLC,…
