Why Alabama?
It’s how we work and play that defines us.
In Alabama, we know there’s more to life than just work. And thanks to our state’s diverse landscapes and vast cultural offerings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From hiking trails in mountain ranges and miles of sandy beaches to award-winning restaurants and celebrated entertainment options, life in Alabama makes every day special.
Delta, AL: Cheaha State Park
Quality of Life
Your home, sweet home.
Life in Alabama means plenty to do, and a low cost of living means your dollar will stretch further. Nationally renowned health centers and doctors, acclaimed universities, prime outdoor opportunities and an affordable housing market add up to a quality of life that can’t be matched.
Delta, AL: Cheaha State Park
Workforce & Training
A workforce that keeps growing.
Businesses all across the world are attracted to our state for a singular reason: the strong work ethic that characterizes Alabama and all those who work here. Alabama is full of qualified workers, including graduates from the state’s higher education institutions and skills training programs. The dedication to developing the workforce continues with programs like AIDT, a state agency established to support economic growth through workforce training and recruitment.
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Tuscaloosa, AL: Mercedes-Benz Plant (Image: MBUSA)
Logistics & Site Availability
Where businesses grow.
Alabama’s rich geographic variety and wide open spaces mean there’s plenty of room for new and established businesses to grow. Thanks to the state’s prime location in the South and on the Gulf Coast, Alabama businesses have prime access to supplies, materials, personnel and products to and from the rest of the nation and the globe.
Tuscaloosa, AL: Mercedes-Benz Plant (Image: MBUSA)
Taxes & Incentives
Helping companies thrive.
Alabama’s business approach can be summed up as “Professional hospitality.” Businesses around the globe call Alabama home, thanks to strategic incentives programs and job-training assistance that make doing business here just make sense.
In Good Company
Home to world-changing companies.
You may not think you’ve heard of Alabama, but you’ve heard of the major companies that have made their home in the state. Scientists at NASA in Huntsville are developing the most powerful U.S. rocket ever, while global automakers Honda, Hyundai, Toyota, Mazda and Mercedes are tapping into Alabama’s talented workforce.
Latest News
Alabama’s Pursell Agri-Tech teams with Wastech on fertilizer venture in Malaysia
SYLACAUGA, Alabama— In a groundbreaking move, Alabama-based Pursell Agri-Tech is teaming with Wastech Group, an integrated agricultural and landscaping solutions provider based in Southeast Asia, to establish a state-of-the-art facility in Malaysia dedicated to the production of advanced controlled release fertilizers.
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Project Assistance
Accelerating Alabama.
In Alabama, Commerce’s Business Development Division is a driving force for economic prosperity. Its strategic approach to economic development, combined with collaboration and community engagement, helps to position the state as an attractive destination for investors, businesses, and job seekers alike.