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Alabama higher education’s aviation and aerospace programs, partnerships will be showcased at Farnborough
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Higher education leaders from several prominent Alabama institutions will showcase their programs and ability to partner with the aviation and defense industry at the Farnborough International Airshow. Officials from Auburn University, Southern Union State Community College and the University of Alabama in Huntsville are part of the state delegation, led by the…
Alabama community leaders will travel to Farnborough for more ‘Made in Alabama’ opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – For officials from Dothan, the Farnborough International Airshow is an opportunity to tell aviation and defense companies from around the globe what the south Alabama city can offer them. That includes proximity to the Army’s Fort Rucker and its growing hub for unmanned aircraft training and testing; a regional airport with about…
Farnborough an opportunity for growth for Alabama aviation, tech companies
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Five Alabama aerospace, AI and defense companies will be part of their industries’ premier exhibition next week at the Farnborough International Airshow. The companies will be on site as part of the Alabama Department of Commerce’s industry recruitment and trade mission. “International trade shows like the Farnborough and the Paris Air Shows…
HudsonAlpha’s BRIDGES Engine lands major NSF grant to fuel rural innovation in Alabama and Tennessee
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama’s farmland is about to become fertile ground for a new kind of industry. The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, leading a coalition of universities, manufacturers and agricultural partners, has been awarded an initial $15 million — with the potential for up to $160 million over 10 years — through the U.S. National Science…
To help launch STEM careers around the globe, Endeavour Scholarship sends students to Space Camp in Alabama
This month’s Farnborough International Airshow near London will showcase the latest and biggest global advancements and innovations in aerospace technology. Recognizing the global need for more young people in the science and engineering sectors that drive that innovation, the week-long expo will also include the awarding of scholarships to attend the U.S. Space &…
Alabama Department of Commerce to lead industry recruitment delegation at Farnborough International Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce will put on display many of the state’s best economic development assets at the Farnborough International Airshow next week. The biennial expo is one of the world’s premier aerospace and defense sector trade events and past shows have led to major investment announcements for the state. This year’s delegation,…
Portal now open for SEEDS Round 4 applications
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Applications for Round 4 of the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program are now open, giving communities around the state access to support in assessing and developing new industrial spaces. Created in 2023 as part of Governor Kay Ivey’s priority “Game Plan” economic development legislation package, the SEEDS…
Taylor takes helm at AIDT
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Kevin Taylor is the new executive director of Alabama Industrial Development Training, the state’s nationally recognized workforce recruitment organization. Though he’s new to the top leadership post, Taylor is a veteran of AIDT. He started with the organization when he was a junior at Troy University more than three decades ago. Taylor…
AIDT’s Castile retiring after 33 years, Taylor named new director
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Ed Castile, director of Alabama Industrial Development Training, will retire Tuesday after 33 years leading the state’s workforce recruitment organization. In his more than three decades at the helm, AIDT has become a globally recognized entity. Its employee-readiness programs are a significant incentive offered to industries that choose Alabama. From automakers to…
Annual SEUS-CP forum highlights growth opportunities with a top trading partner
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Earlier this week, Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair led a delegation to the annual Southeast U.S. States – Canadian Provinces Business Forum, an opportunity to strengthen bonds and opportunities with one of the state’s largest trading partners. This year’s conference in Greenville, S.C., allowed current and potential partners across the alliance…