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Alabama’s outdoors is key to state’s economic growth – Innovate Alabama is a key partner
From the mountains of the Tennessee Valley to the shores of the Gulf Coast, and everything in-between, our state is second to none in the country when it comes to beautiful outdoors and recreation. Whether it’s camping and hiking across Alabama’s state parks, fishing our streams, rivers, coastlines and bays, or hunting in our state’s…
Alabama’s workforce training agency earns top marks in international quality audit
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – AIDT, Alabama’s premier workforce training agency, has received “Unconditional Approval” following its ISO 9001:2015 audit by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) — the highest possible outcome, affirming that the agency’s quality management systems meet every international standard with zero findings and zero corrective actions required. The result is more than a certification…
SEEDS grant slated for new industrial site in rural northwest Alabama
BRILLIANT, Alabama – The town of Brilliant has been awarded more than $470,000 to develop an industrial site along Interstate 22, positioning the rural Alabama community to attract advanced manufacturing developments and high-quality jobs. The grant, through the Site Evaluation Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, will fund site clearance, grading and construction of a 50,000-square-foot…
JST chooses Lake Guntersville for $500 million electronic connector manufacturing facility
GUNTERSVILLE, Alabama – A global leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic connectors plans to expand its North Alabama operations in a $500 million project that will create 80 jobs. Japan-based JST Corp. will build an automation-based facility in Guntersville’s Conners Island Business Park. The project is expected to cover 540,000 square feet and feature…
Shoals industrial park to receive more than $3 million in SEEDS investment
BARTON, Alabama – The Shoals Economic Development Authority has been awarded more than $3 million for upgrades at a local industrial park, a move that will help ready the region for new jobs and investment. The funding through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will be used to acquire about 70 acres within the…
GMB USA Alabama brings $9 million automotive manufacturing investment to Opelika
OPELIKA, Alabama — A global automotive components manufacturer will establish a new production facility in Opelika, bringing 75 jobs and more than $9 million in capital investment to east Alabama’s growing advanced manufacturing sector. GMB USA Alabama Inc. will produce precision automotive components for hybrid electric vehicles at its new operation in the Orr Industrial Park,…
Alabama projects earn top honors in national CiCi Awards
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Trade & Industry Development, a leading publication dedicated to site selection for business, has named Alabama projects among the winners of its prestigious 2026 Corporate Investment/Community Impact (CiCi) Awards — with the state landing an impressive three spots on this year’s national list. The Alabama projects were selected from among 30 honorees…
Mercedes to invest $4 billion in Alabama plant, marks 5 millionth vehicle built in state
VANCE, Alabama – Mercedes-Benz plans to invest $4 billion at its Tuscaloosa County plant by 2030, as the German automaker continues to build on a legacy that launched Alabama’s dynamic automotive industry. Company officials announced the move today at a ceremony where they also unveiled the latest versions of the GLE and GLS SUVs and…
Associated MetalCast to expand Oxford operations, creating 50 jobs and $6.24 million investment
OXFORD, Alabama – A precision metal casting and manufacturing company will expand its Alabama operations in a $6.24 million project that will create 50 jobs and add new equipment and technology across Calhoun and Talladega counties. Associated MetalCast plans upgrades at two facilities in Oxford, as well as the skilled manufacturing positions that will be added over…
Calhoun County industrial park slated for SEEDS investment topping $2 million
OXFORD, Alabama – The Calhoun County Economic Development Council has been awarded more than $2 million to expand a local industrial park and help position the region for new jobs and investments. The funding, through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, will aid in the development of a newly acquired 115-acre property, expanding the…