Report: New investment drives growth and opportunities for rural Alabama
PRATTVILLE, Alabama — On Wednesday of this week, Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair applauded the significant strides being made to attract transformative investment and high-quality jobs to Alabama’s rural regions — a cornerstone of the economic development strategy for Governor Kay Ivey’s administration. The results speak for themselves. Since 2020, economic development projects landing in Alabama’s…
Southeast Gas Brings Together State Leaders to Discuss Regional Growth
TROY, Alabama – Southeast Gas convened elected officials, business leaders and stakeholders from across the state for the first annual Southeast Alabama Economic and Policy Summit on Wednesday at Troy University. Together with presenting sponsors Southeast Energy Authority, Troy University, Poarch Creek Indians, Energy Southeast and Grow Southeast Alabama, the event aimed to highlight the economic…
Georgia-Pacific to invest $800 million in Alabama River Cellulose Mill
PERDUE HILL, Alabama — Georgia-Pacific announced today that it plans to invest $800 million to modernize, expand and streamline the production capabilities of the company’s Alabama River Cellulose mill, making the Monroe County facility the largest softwood pulp mill in the U.S. Georgia-Pacific said the project, scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025…
CFM plans $7 million facility in Heflin, bringing jobs and growth to Cleburne County
HEFLIN, Alabama — Contour Fabrications and Mechanical (CFM), a provider of mechanical maintenance and reel refurbishment services, is launching a new operation in Cleburne County, marking a milestone in rural industrial growth in Alabama. The project represents a $7 million investment and is expected to create 20 to 30 jobs, providing a valuable economic boost to the…
Macon County secures $2.7 million SEEDS grant and road funding to boost industrial growth
TUSKEGEE, Alabama — Macon County is charting a new course for economic growth, thanks to a pair of state-backed investments designed to enhance industrial readiness and attract job-creating projects. The Alabama Department of Commerce has awarded a $2.7 million SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) grant to the Macon County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA)…
Growing Alabama allocations topping $25.9 million to drive statewide economic growth
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that more than $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funding has been allocated to support economic development projects across 15 communities in Alabama, reinforcing the state’s commitment to long-term job creation and site readiness. The announcement comes after Governor Ivey addressed professionals of the Economic Development Association of…
MR6 Tech to build $1.5 million facility, bring jobs to rural Alabama
HUGULEY, Alabama — The Chambers County Development Authority announced that MR6 Tech Services, a company specializing in roll-forming and sheet metal machinery repair, plans to construct a new facility in the Huguley Industrial Park. The project, which involves an investment of $1.5 million, will create between 15 and 20 new jobs in rural Chambers County, with the…
Brewton secures SEEDS grant to advance industrial park upgrades
BREWTON, Alabama — The City of Brewton is taking a major step to bolster its industrial growth prospects through a grant from the Alabama’s SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) Act. Alabama Department of Commerce officials last Friday presented Brewton leaders with a check for $54,961 to support targeted enhancements at the Brewton Industrial Park. The…
$23 million in new SEEDS funding will accelerate site development across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today announced that applications for Round 3 of the state’s SEEDS grant program will open on July 1, with a total of $23.2 million available to support site assessment and development efforts across Alabama. The SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program, administered by the Alabama Department of…
Tuskegee University revives flight training legacy with new aviation program
TUSKEGEE, Alabama — For the first time since 1946, Tuskegee University has reinstated flight training at the historic Moton Field, marking a significant milestone in aviation education for Alabama and the nation. This revival is made possible through a partnership with Republic Airways’ Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, which aims to cultivate a new generation of aviators.…
