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Mayor Bell: Birmingham’s $1 billion year sets stage for growth
Made In Alabama asked Birmingham Mayor William Bell to share his thoughts on the economic development successes recorded by the state’s largest city in 2015 and where Birmingham is headed in the new year. Here’s what he said. Q: What are the 2015 highlights for you? A: The City issued 700 new business licenses in…
Mayor Stimpson: ‘It’s a great time to invest in Mobile’
Made in Alabama asked Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson to share his economic development priorities for 2016, which is shaping up to be a monumental year for the Port City. Here’s what the mayor said. Q: What are your economic development priorities in 2016 and what would you like to see happen? A: Our economic development…
Mayor Battle: ‘Huntsville’s conversations are never dull’
Made In Alabama asked Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle to outline his economic development priorities for 2016 and provide insight on why the city has been able to land a series of major projects in the past couple of years. Here are his remarks. Q: What are your economic development priorities in 2016 and what would…
Alabama mayors share 2016 growth priorities
Made In Alabama checked in with the mayors of the state’s four largest cities to get an idea of their 2016 economic development priorities and how their growth strategies paid off last year. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange believes Alabama’s capital is primed for growth in the technology and automotive sectors in 2016. For Huntsville Mayor…
Montgomery Cyber Connection will provide technology boost
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Officials today unveiled an initiative called the Montgomery Cyber Connection that will permit blazing-fast Internet speeds, positioning the region for growth in the technology sector and fueling economic growth. At the heart of the initiative is what’s known as the Montgomery Internet Exchange, which will provide the physical infrastructure to link the…
Yellowhammer sets lineup for Alabama Economic Growth Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Yellowhammer Multimedia announced program details for the inaugural Alabama Economic Growth Summit, a two-day event that will celebrate Alabama’s recent economic development successes and spur the state toward being the country’s most attractive state for business. The summit, which will take place at The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in…
Honda shows off Alabama-made Ridgeline in Detroit
DETROIT – The next Alabama-made vehicle made its debut today at the North American International Auto Show – the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup, which is joining the production lineup at the automaker’s Lincoln assembly plant. Appearing in dealer showrooms in the spring, the second-generation Ridgeline is arriving on the market at a time when…
Alabama 2015 auto production tops 1 million, setting record
Alabama’s three global automakers combined to produce more than 1 million vehicles in 2015, the first time the state’s annual output has reached that big-league milestone. Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Hyundai produced a total of at least 1,033,095 vehicles last year, according to the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, a key player in the growth of…
Hyundai to add Santa Fe Sport to Alabama production lineup
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Hyundai said today it plans to add the Santa Fe Sport SUV to the production lineup at its Alabama plant, diversifying the product mix at a facility that turns out the automaker’s top-selling U.S. sedans. Hyundai will invest $52 million to begin producing the Santa Fe Sport at the Montgomery manufacturing facility,…
Yellowhammer, Commerce plan Alabama Economic Growth Summit
Yellowhammer Multimedia and the Alabama Department of Commerce are partnering to present the inaugural Alabama Economic Growth Summit. The two-day event will celebrate Alabama’s recent economic development successes and spur the state toward being the country’s most attractive state for business. The Summit, which will take place at The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa…