Conecuh County receives ‘A’ rating for potential biomass development
EVERGREEN, Alabama — The Conecuh County Commission and Ecostrat Inc., a leading company in assessing and developing biomass supply chains, announced today that the county has received an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass. The Conecuh County Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone is the first ‘A’ rating in the Alabama and extends…
‘Working for Alabama’ package aims to supercharge state’s economic growth
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today signed the “Working for Alabama” legislative package into law, with the goal of transforming Alabama’s workforce, getting more Alabamians trained for high-paying jobs, streamlining Alabama’s economic development efforts and investing into Alabama communities, especially those in rural areas. The bipartisan, six-bill package aims to streamline and make more…
Clark Gas plans distribution facility in project creating 40 jobs in Thomasville
THOMASVILLE, Alabama — Florence-based Clark Gas Co. Propane Cylinder Exchange plans to invest $10 million in a new distribution hub in Clarke County, creating up to 40 jobs over the next three years. Clark Gas has purchased a 50,000-square-foot building, owned by the City of Thomasville’s Industrial Board and located in the South Thomasville Industrial…
LIFT Academy flight training program heading to Tuskegee’s Moton Field
TUSKEGEE, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Republic Airways Holdings and its Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy plan to develop an advanced flight training program in Tuskegee that will prepare the next generation of aspiring pilots for high-paying career opportunities in the airline industry. LIFT is teaming with Tuskegee University and the…
Rural Monroe County getting economic boost from 3 growth projects
MONROEVILLE, Alabama — Three companies have launched growth projects in Monroe County, creating as many as 30 jobs while also pumping at least $7 million in new investment into the Southwest Alabama county’s economy. The Monroeville-Monroe County Economic Development Authority (MMCEDA) said the investment figure has the potential to grow in the future, intensifying the…
Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project in Coosa County
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Two Rivers Lumber Co. LLC plans to invest $115 million to build a state-of-the-art sawmill in Coosa County as the company’s second operation in Alabama. Demopolis-based Two Rivers Lumber has committed to creating 130 jobs at the new Alabama sawmill, which will specialize in the production…
Alabama cities earn spots in Site Selection’s 2023 economic development rankings
Cullman and Selma are among the Alabama small cities and metro areas that received a shoutout from Site Selection magazine for economic development success in the national publication’s extensive 2023 Governor’s Cups analysis. Cullman ranked No. 2 in Site Selection’s round-up of the nation’s Top 100 Micropolitans, based on 11 growth projects that met the…
Report: 2023 growth projects to inject $6.4 billion into Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that companies launching operations or expanding existing facilities in Alabama during 2023 are poised to make investments totaling over $6.4 billion, building on the state’s winning economic development track record with another year of steady job creation. “We continue to make significant progress in our mission to…
Firm’s $230 million broadband project to give lift to Selma, Black Belt counties
Major new investments aimed at expanding high-speed internet service across Alabama are poised to give many rural communities an important tool to better compete for job-creating projects and to fuel economic growth. The latest evidence: Selma, Demopolis and 15 other cities in Alabama’s “Black Belt” region will soon be able to connect to a new…
SEEDS funding aims to unlock growth potential of rural Alabama sites
In the Northwest Alabama communities of Hamilton and Sulligent, long-running efforts to develop industrial sites that entice growing companies just received a catapult boost, thanks to the state’s new SEEDS program. Officially named the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy Act, SEEDS provides grants to accelerate the development of industry-ready sites in the state. It’s…
