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Alabama and Japan celebrate economic, cultural ties at annual JASA Dinner
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — The enduring partnership between Alabama and Japan took center stage Thursday evening as business leaders, diplomats and community members gathered for the Japan-America Society of Alabama’s 2025 Annual Celebration Dinner at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa.
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Alabama opens new business development office in Seoul to strengthen ties with South Korea
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Aquatic Leisure Technologies to Launch First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Opp
OPP, Alabama — Aquatic Leisure Technologies Group (ALT), one of Australia’s largest and most innovative fiberglass swimming pool manufacturers, has announced plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Opp. The project represents a major milestone in the company’s North American expansion and will bring new, advanced manufacturing capabilities to Covington County.
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Alabama opens new business development office in Seoul to strengthen ties with South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — The Alabama Department of Commerce today celebrated an expansion of its international footprint with the opening of a new business development office in Seoul, South Korea, strengthening the state’s global trade and investment network in one of its most vital economic partner nations.
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AAMA: Alabama celebrates automotive industry success, highlights continued growth
HOOVER, Alabama – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association recognized success across the state industry at its annual appreciation dinner last week, highlighting advancements in innovation, strong community partnerships and continued growth in jobs and production.
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Commerce earns national honor for AIDT EV Technology Center
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Business Facilities magazine has named the Alabama Department of Commerce to its 2025 class of “Economic Development Organizations of the Year,” highlighting the $30 million Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Center currently under construction by AIDT, the state’s workforce development agency.
May 02, 2025
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Alabama expands aviation training to meet soaring industry demand
OPELIKA, Alabama — Southern Union State Community College celebrated a significant milestone as the first class of its Aviation Maintenance Technology program graduated, marking another step forward in Alabama’s ongoing effort to strengthen the talent pipeline for the aerospace and aviation industries.
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Alabama and Japan celebrate economic, cultural ties at annual JASA Dinner
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — The enduring partnership between Alabama and Japan took center stage Thursday evening as business leaders, diplomats and community members gathered for the Japan-America Society of Alabama’s 2025 Annual Celebration Dinner at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa.
2 weeks ago
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Aquatic Leisure Technologies to Launch First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Opp
OPP, Alabama — Aquatic Leisure Technologies Group (ALT), one of Australia’s largest and most innovative fiberglass swimming pool manufacturers, has announced plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Opp. The project represents a major milestone in the company’s North American expansion and will bring new, advanced manufacturing capabilities to Covington County.
Yesterday