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EDPA launches statewide technology attraction strategy focused on founders
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), in coordination with the Alabama Department of Commerce and Innovate Alabama, today announced a comprehensive statewide strategy to recruit and support high- growth technology companies. The approach is organized around the principle of “Alabama Puts Founders First” and brings together new and expanded initiatives to help startups…
SAC 2025: Gov. Ivey touts growth, innovation in Alabama auto industry
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey told industry figures at the Southern Automotive Conference (SAC) today that the auto sector will continue to thrive across the region — driving both economic growth and job creation. “I think we all agree that ‘Made in the South’ is more than a slogan,” Governor Ivey said, referencing the…
Glaukos breaks ground on high-tech facility in Huntsville, eyes 150 jobs
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Glaukos Corp., a global leader in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and medical technologies, kicked off a project to open a new, state-of-the-art research, development and manufacturing facility in Huntsville. The project, located on 25 acres Cummings Research Park, will feature a 200,000-square-foot advanced facility dedicated to developing novel therapies for glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases. California-based Glaukos said…
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama has been ranked among the nation’s top 10 states for doing business by “Area Development” magazine, reflecting the state’s strong economic fundamentals and business-friendly environment. In the publication’s 2025 Top States for Doing Business report, Alabama ranked No. 8 overall, scoring especially high in categories that are crucial to attracting…
Meta to expand Montgomery data hub, pushing total investment to $1.5 billion
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Meta plans an expansion of its Montgomery Data Center, bringing the technology company’s total investment in Alabama’s capital region to more than $1.5 billion. The news was shared during a closed construction tour with state and regional leaders, reinforcing Montgomery’s position as one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing technology and innovation hubs, according…
Owens Corning to open state-of-the-art shingle manufacturing facility in Prattville
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Owens Corning, a building products leader, is making a significant investment to construct a new shingle manufacturing facility in Prattville, providing a massive economic boost to Autauga County. The facility is expected to create nearly 100 skilled manufacturing jobs, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce. The new plant…
Airbus celebrates 10 years of aircraft production in Mobile, driving growth in Alabama’s aerospace sector
MOBILE, Alabama — Airbus is marking a major milestone at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile — a decade of commercial aircraft production on Alabama soil. Since launching operations in 2015 with a team of around 300, Airbus has grown into a major force in the nation’s aerospace sector. Today, the Mobile site employs more…
SEEDS grant to speed development of industrial site in Limestone County
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Alabama — A strategic grant through Alabama’s SEEDS program is helping fast-track development at a promising North Alabama industrial site, reinforcing the region’s growing position as a hub for advanced industry and manufacturing. The Frazier-White Site, a 430-acre property in Decatur-Limestone County, has received nearly $88,000 through the Alabama Site Evaluation and 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…
Alabama’s defense sector enters a new era of strategic growth
When it comes to national defense, Alabama is not just keeping pace — it’s accelerating the trajectory. With the announcement that the U.S. Space Command will be permanently based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the state enters a new frontier of strategic importance. The decision, made official days ago by the Trump Administration, caps a…