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Jasper Lumber nears completion of $135 million sawmill upgrade

Work began on the sawmill improvements in 2020 and should be complete in 2026.

Maximus Meats coming to Summerdale

The $11 million food processing facility will create more than 60 jobs.

Spotlight on Coffee, Dale & Geneva: Economic Engines

These three counties are home to the military, aerospace, agriculture, automotive suppliers and more.

Report says Alabama attracted $7 billion in capital investments in 2024

Economic development efforts in Alabama in 2024 resulted in $7 billion in capital investments across 224 projects.

Foley adds Class A warehousing and office space

Baldwin Cold Logistics is developing a $27 million building for cold storage warehousing and office space.

Spotlight on Shelby County: Economic Engines

Shelby County is home to tourism, retail, technology, manufacturing and more industries.

Alabama exports in 2024 valued at more than $26 billion

This is the second highest annual tally for worldwide shipments from the state.

EDPA acquires Birmingham Bound

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama has acquired Birmingham Bound, an initiative that has attracted more than 20 tech companies to the Birmingham area...

Montgomery trail to be expanded

The city of Montgomery is investing $2.4 million in expanding the Riverfront Greenway Trail.

Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair has spent her career promoting Alabama’s economic advancement

Being an athlete in college prepared Ellen McNair for the competitive environment of economic development.

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