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Tuskegee University, Alabama exporters claim ‘Trade Excellence Awards’

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today recognized six Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe, helping to sustain robust export activities that create jobs and spark economic growth across the state. In addition, Governor Ivey...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Tquila Automation to create 200 high-tech jobs in new Birmingham hub

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Alabama officials announced today that Tquila Automation plans to open a regional delivery center in an historic downtown Birmingham building, creating 200 jobs over the next five years and providing a boost to the city’s growing high-tech sector. The jobs include...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Polaris’ Alabama plant ships first all-electric off-road vehicles

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Polaris Inc. today announced a milestone for its Alabama manufacturing facility — the first fully electric RANGER XP Kinetic off-road vehicles are headed out of the Huntsville factory to dealerships for customer pickup. Production of the electric vehicles began earlier this...

Written by Jerry Underwood

North Alabama airport to host MRO operation creating up to 250 jobs

TANNER, Alabama — Huntsville-based Acquisition Integration, a distribution, logistics and services company serving the commercial and military aerospace and vehicles industries, plans to establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operation at Pryor Field Regional Airport. Acquisition Integration (AI) has developed a four-phase plan...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Governor Ivey signs ‘Game Plan’ to solidify Alabama’s economic future

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today signed four economic growth bills that she has coined as The Game Plan. The package of bills, designed to secure Alabama’s economic future, received overwhelming approval from the Legislature. At a ceremony this afternoon, Governor Ivey thanked...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Mercedes’ Alabama operation gears up for all-electric Maybach SUV

Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama operation is preparing to take the automaker’s concept of the ultra-luxury automobile to an electrifying new level, with the upcoming production launch of the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 sport utility. Mercedes debuted the head-turning vehicle this week, saying “the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Honda Alabama opens $16 million customization facility

LINCOLN, Alabama — Honda has launched a new facility at its Alabama Auto Plant that is dedicated to the installation of accessory option packages on its vehicles. The $16 million, 66,000-square-foot Post-Production Option facility will house a program that outfits the automaker’s light-truck lineup...

Written by Dawn Azok

Toyota Alabama launches $49 million solar project for engine plant

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Toyota Alabama’s engine manufacturing facility will soon be relying on the sun to generate over 70% of its power needs thanks to a 168-acre, $49 million solar project announced today. At a press briefing this morning, Toyota Alabama, Toyota Tsusho America...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Governor Ivey launches ‘Game Plan’ package of economic development bills

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today launched her plan for Alabama’s continued economic success, The Game Plan, a proposed package of four economic development bills that will strengthen the state’s competitiveness for job-creating projects. Governor Ivey was joined by top leadership of the Alabama...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Alabama Germany Partnership marks 25 years of advancing ‘special relationship’

PRATTVILLE, Alabama — The Alabama Germany Partnership (AGP) marked a milestone Thursday night with an event that celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding and recognized German companies that are growing in the state with new investments. The AGP, a non-profit member-based organization established...

Written by Jerry Underwood

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