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Contact a member of our team
A team of economic development professionals at the Alabama Department of Commerce stand ready to assist you with your new or expanding company’s needs. Our project managers are experts in a variety of industry sectors and are ready when you are.
Call, text or email any of our team members to start a conversation.


Alex Cate
Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Bioscience and Technology
Phone
334.578.2780

Mobility (Aviation/Aerospace & EV Technology) & Defense

Veronica Crock
Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Mobility (Aviation/Aerospace & EV Technology) & Defense
Phone
334.652.8802

Greg Knighton
Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Sector Strategies & Initiatives
Phone
334.578.3752

Hollie Pegg
Job Title
Assistant Director
Mobility (Automotive) & Asian Affairs
Phone
334.649.0722

Nick Shaver
Job Title
Associate Project Manager
Agriculture & Forestry
Phone
334.865.6849

Angela Smith
Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Metals/Advanced Materials and Data Centers
Phone
334.324.7424

Mobility (Aviation/Aerospace), Defense, & European Affairs

Bob Smith
Job Title
Assistant Director
Mobility (Aviation/Aerospace), Defense, & European Affairs
Phone
334.324.7508
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What are you waiting for?
Our Recruitment and Retention office is ready to help you navigate the process of expanding or starting your business in our state—from start to finish.
Why Alabama?
You can make it here in Alabama.
Alabama is a state of makers, builders and doers. So, whatever you make or build, you can do it in Alabama. We’re a launching point for aerospace, aviation and defense. A leader in automotive production. A home for startups, technology and research breakthroughs. And drawing on our manufacturing roots, we’re helping to usher in the industrial evolution in America.
Quality of Life
There’s more to life in Alabama than just work. Here, you’ll find a low cost of living with a high-value life. Living in Alabama means stepping into a world of new, daily adventures. From beaches and national forests to world-class universities and legendary sports, living here is as sweet as it gets.
Business Climate
Alabama is built for business. Centrally located in the fast-growing American South, our state combines a competitive environment with a pro-business mindset. Whether you’re investing, launching, relocating or expanding, you will find the momentum you need to thrive.
Tax Incentives & Grants
Alabama’s business approach offers global companies incentives, tax benefits, a skilled workforce, ideal site locations and excellent real estate options. Our state’s low taxes, affordable utilities and reasonable cost of living help you boost profits and ensure your dollars go further.
Workforce
Alabama’s workforce is a major attraction for businesses worldwide. AIDT, our state’s nation-leading workforce development agency, has powered giants like Mercedes-Benz and Airbus. By pairing workforce training with strong university pipelines, we deliver a skilled workforce ready for every industry.
Site Search
Your next big move starts on Southern ground. With Alabama’s diverse inventory of prepared sites and available quality buildings, our state is ready to welcome your next project. Whatever you require, we have the space and infrastructure to get you operational—fast.
Contact a Project Manager
Our Business Development Division seeks corporate investors, promotes global expansion for local companies and collaborates with stakeholders to accelerate statewide growth. Connect with a project manager today to see how your new or expanding company could thrive in Alabama.


