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Alabama’s aerospace growth story takes off at the 2025 Paris Air Show
Alabama’s aerospace and defense industry’s momentum continues to build with a raft of new investment projects, advancing operations across the state that develop leading products and innovative technologies for markets around the world. Over the past five years, new aerospace investment in Alabama topped $1.5 billion with growth projects from companies including Airbus, United Launch…
Alabama bioscience team heads to Boston for 2025 BIO International Convention
The Alabama Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of the state’s bioscience companies and industry advocates to Boston for the 2025 BIO International Convention, the world’s largest event for the life sciences sector. David Sides, International Project Manager at the Alabama Department of Commerce, is joining representatives from innovative Alabama-based bioscience firms as well as…
Firms launch $33 million project to build aviation facility at Pryor Field
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Alabama — Aleut Real Estate LLC (ARE) this week celebrated he official groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art hangar facility at Pryor Field Regional Airport in Limestone County, an event marked the beginning of a $32.7 project in aviation infrastructure. The hangar, which will focus on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations for commercial…
SEEDS grant fuels development of 125-acre industrial site in Opelika
OPELIKA, Alabama — The Opelika Industrial Development Authority has been awarded a SEEDS grant, part of Governor Kay Ivey’s initiative to enhance industrial site readiness across Alabama. The funding is included in the $23.5 million in SEEDS grants allocated by the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) to boost economic growth and attract new businesses to the state. “This SEEDS grant…
Alabama aims to expand global aerospace partnerships at 2025 Paris Air Show
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair is leading an Alabama delegation that includes economic development professionals, company officials and community leaders from around the state on a mission to next week’s 2025 Paris Air Show, the aerospace industry’s premier business exposition this year. The trade event, which attracts decision-makers from the world’s biggest aerospace, aviation and defense companies,…
Macon County EDA rescues historic newspaper to preserve local voice, community momentum
TUSKEGEE, Alabama — In a show of community commitment, the Macon County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) has stepped in to acquire “The Tuskegee News,” the city’s 160-year-old weekly newspaper, preventing the area from becoming another victim of America’s growing number of “news deserts.” With longtime owner Gayle Davis ready to retire after 42 years at the helm…
Alabama delegation to build bonds at SEUS-Canada Business Forum
The Alabama Department of Commerce will lead a delegation to the 2025 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Business Forum, beginning Sunday in Saint John, New Brunswick. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ed Castile will head the three-day mission, which focuses on expanding trade and investment opportunities across three key sectors: food and beverage, advanced manufacturing and energy.…
New warehouse strengthens Alabama’s logistics and manufacturing backbone
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Officials gathered Wednesday to mark the grand opening of a new 25,000-square-foot warehouse at the Port Birmingham terminal — a milestone development poised to significantly elevate the storage and logistics capabilities of Alabama’s inland waterway system. Purpose-built to handle cold rolled steel coils, the facility brings a new level of efficiency and throughput to…
NEAR Megasite receives additional $3.3 million in SEEDS funding
ETOWAH COUNTY, Alabama — The Etowah County Commission was awarded a second SEEDS grant to support critical water and sewer infrastructure at the NEAR Megasite, marking another significant investment from the State of Alabama toward the county’s economic development efforts. This new funding, provided by the Alabama State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) through the state’s…
‘Made in Alabama’ hat goes national — now available for purchase
What started as a proud moment for one Alabama family has turned into a wave of statewide pride — and some unexpected national buzz. Last week, Lauren Rowland of the Alabama Department of Commerce visited “The Today Show” set in New York City with her family, proudly wearing the department’s signature “Made in Alabama” ball…