TVA certification primes Huntsville Mega Site for development
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Officials said today that a 1,252-acre site off Powell Road in Limestone County has been certified as a Tennessee Valley Authority Mega Site, positioning the location to compete globally for large-scale manufacturing projects. For a site to receive TVA certification, it must be at least 1,000 acres, with interstate access, the potential…
Business Alabama publishes 2015 Alabama Economic Development Guide
Business Alabama has published its 2015 Alabama Economic Development Guide, a comprehensive examination of the state’s economic climate, its key industry sectors and resources, as well as the advantages it offers for investment. The 2015 Alabama Economic Development Guide features in-depth articles focusing on the state’s geographical regions, its emerging industries, its expanding advanced manufacturing…
Intermodal hub positions Alabama in Norfolk Southern’s future
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — You can almost gauge the state of the economy by watching the train and truck traffic at Norfolk Southern Corp.’s Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility (BRIMF). Shipping containers packed with everything from retail goods bound for stores to auto parts bound for factories move in and out of the $97.5 million, 316-acre facility in…
Alabama Global Supply Chain & Logistics Summit set for Aug. 19
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The State of Alabama will hold its third annual Global Supply Chain & Logistics Summit on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at The Wynfrey Hotel (Hyatt Regency) in Birmingham. Hosted by the Birmingham Business Alliance, this Export Alabama Alliance event will provide attendees with opportunities to learn how to improve their companies’ efficiency and…
Update: Port of Huntsville sees surge in international air cargo, improves runway
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — When you think of a port, images of water, piers, docks and ships usually come to mind. When someone mentions the Port of Huntsville, however, those images aren’t present. And while this key component of Alabama’s transportation infrastructure is just as active and economically vital as a standard port, that’s where the similarity…
Alabama energy providers assist with aerospace industry meetings
One of the unique components Alabama brought to its recruiting efforts at the Paris Air Show was attendance from energy provider representatives. Energy supply and cost is always a critical consideration when a company decides on a location for their business or expansion, and representatives from Alabama Power, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and North Alabama Industrial…
Airbus Alabama hometown parallels German base of aviation giant
MOBILE, Alabama – The hometown of Mobile Brookley Aeroplex, the site of a future Airbus passenger jet production facility, shares a lot in common with another city that has a major Airbus presence – Hamburg, Germany. Both Mobile and the much larger Hamburg are home to bustling port complexes that have long tied the two…
Rising exports of Alabama-made goods expand state’s role in global economy
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — “Made In Alabama” increasingly translates as “Sold Around The Globe” as exports of Alabama-made goods have posted solid gains in recent years. Alabama companies shipped their products to 188 countries in 2012, a record year for exports for the state. With overseas shipments of automobiles leading the way, exports from Alabama have…
Alabama is sweet home for foreign companies, investment
Since Alabama said “Willkommen” to Mercedes-Benz two decades ago, the state has become a top destination for major foreign companies looking for a U.S. home for manufacturing plants and other facilities. A major focus of Alabama’s economic development recruitment efforts has long been foreign companies, and it shows. Airbus, the world’s largest maker of passenger…
Mobile Brookley Aeroplex preparing for Airbus’ touch down in Alabama
MOBILE, Alabama – The home of Airbus Alabama, Mobile Brookley Aeroplex, has a rich aviation history, a unique transportation infrastructure and a bright future as the world’s next production hub for passenger jets. “Our logistics in Mobile are world class,” said Bill Sisson, the former executive director of the Mobile Airport Authority (MAA), which operates the 1,650-acre…
