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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…
Alabama team to spotlight defense capabilities at DSEI 2025 in London
LONDON — The Alabama Department of Commerce is leading a state delegation at this week’s DSEI UK 2025 in London, one of the world’s premier defense and security events, to spotlight the state’s advanced defense industry and forge connections with global partners. The biennial Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) conference serves as a major platform for showcasing cutting-edge defense…
Alabama officials praise decision to locate Space Command HQ in Huntsville
Alabama leaders cheered a Trump Administration decision today to announce the selection of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the permanent headquarters for U.S. Space Command. The move mark a major milestone in the nation’s strategic defense posture and means an estimated 1,400 Space Command jobs will transition to Redstone Arsenal over the next five years.…
SEEDS grant fuels infrastructure improvements at Childersburg Industrial Park
CHILDERSBURG, Alabama — A new round of infrastructure improvements is set to bolster the Childersburg Industrial Park thanks to a $1.7 million SEEDS grant awarded to support critical upgrades in Talladega County. The funding will support the construction of 12,470 feet of gravity and force main sewer lines, along with a new pumping station —…
Master Boat Builders expands Alabama shipbuilding operations with $7.8 million project
CODEN, Alabama — Master Boat Builders Inc., a vessel and workboat manufacturer, today announced that it has invested $7.8 million to modernize and expand its shipbuilding operations in Mobile County by adding a new fabrication shop and floating drydock. The Mobile Chamber said today that the expansion project creates 85 new jobs, adding to Master…