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SEEDS grant elevates growth potential of Atmore Industrial Park
ATMORE, Alabama — Atmore officials say a $703,000 grant from Alabama’s new Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will advance industrial development in the rural Escambia County city. Atmore will use the SEEDS grant to purchase land, primarily from Swift Lumber Co., that was either inside or adjacent to Atmore Industrial Park. With…
DC BLOX plans new advanced data centers in Montgomery and Huntsville
DC BLOX, a leading provider of digital infrastructure in the Southeastern United States, has announced plans to develop three new hyperscale edge node sites, with Montgomery and Huntsville selected as locations for advanced data centers. These investment projects underscore Atlanta-based DC BLOX’s commitment to meeting the region’s rapidly growing demand for cutting-edge digital infrastructure. The…
Walker County launches Heritage Park with support from SEEDS and Growing Alabama
The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, joined by state and local leaders, broke ground last week on the Heritage Industrial Park — a 200-acre site strategically located just south of the Dora exit on Interstate 22. This milestone reflects the impact of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) and Growing Alabama…
Florence-Lauderdale Industrial Park receives $2 million SEEDS grant
FLORENCE, Alabama — Today, officials in Lauderdale County celebrated a significant milestone as the Florence-Lauderdale Industrial Park was awarded a $2 million grant through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. This funding, part of a statewide initiative to stimulate local economies, will be used to enhance infrastructure at the industrial park, paving…
Alabama’s ag/food products sector surges with major investment projects
When the J.M. Smucker Co. celebrated the opening of a $1.1 billion manufacturing facility in McCalla days ago, it marked another milestone in a long-running growth spurt that’s energizing Alabama’s key agriculture and food products sector. Since early 2021, over 50 growth projects in this sector have launched statewide, paving the way for more than…
Commerce trade team leads Alabama mission to MEDICA in Germany
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — The Global Business team from the Alabama Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of Alabama small and mid-sized businesses at this week’s MEDICA 2024, the world’s largest event for the medical industry, being held in Germany. Following MEDICA, the Alabama team will extend it bioscience-focused mission in Europe with a visit…
Gov. Ivey: Rural Alabama making ‘exciting progress’ as growth builds
PRATTVILLE, Alabama — Economic momentum is accelerating in Alabama’s rural counties, with new investments and job creation reaching impressive levels in the past year, Governor Kay Ivey announced today. This progress underscores a promising outlook for the state’s rural communities. Speaking to a gathering of rural economic developers in Prattville, Governor Ivey highlighted the rollout…
Growth at Brookley Aeroplex gets lift from $2 million SEEDS grant
MOBILE, Alabama — The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) announced today that a $2 million grant from Alabama’s SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program will be instrumental in its plans to expand Brookley Aeroplex and boost economic opportunities for the Mobile area. The SEEDS funding allowed MAA to purchase 272 acres from the Mobile…
Alabama and Japan forge stronger economic bonds at JASA event
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — The flourishing economic relationship between Alabama and Japan is on full display as the Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) hosts its 2024 Annual Dinner and Business Forum at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. Commencing with a formal dinner last night, the event brings together key figures from both…
SpaceFactory relocates to Huntsville, bringing high-tech innovation focus to Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — SpaceFactory, an industry leader in space and terrestrial construction technology, today announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Huntsville, positioning itself within the heart of the nation’s high-tech and aerospace industries. This strategic move places SpaceFactory’s new facility at 209 Bailes Street, near the innovative Campus 805, where the company will expand…