Economic Development

Macon County logistics park plans to begin construction

Construction of the first building in a three-phase Macon County logistics park is slated to begin this summer

CARA receives $474,000 grant from Sewell’s office

Rep. Terri Sewell is giving a nearly $500,000 grant to a nonprofit that helps small businesses grow.

Woodlawn Theatre is now under construction

Woodlawn Theatre, a live music venue planned for the Birmingham suburb since 2019, is under construction and accepting bookings for late summer.

New Birmingham funds will support area businesses

The Birmingham City Council and Mayor Randall L. Woodfin have approved the creation of a program that establishes two funds to provide resources for businesses

Alabama Launchpad announces first round finalists

Nine firms are competing for concept stage and seed stage funding in Alabama Launchpad's first cycle of 2022.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will open first Alabama location in Birmingham

Alabama Drafthouse Cinema, the Texas-based chain featuring movies, food, drinks and retail, will open its first Alabama location at the Powell Steam Plant development.

State economy set to grow, UA researchers say

As pandemic wanes, Alabama business expected to see “stellar growth,” led by increased output by the state's manufacturing and service sectors.

Bessemer is booming

Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley smiles, shakes his head and laughingly laments at just how successful the city has been recently in attracting major corporations...

Alabama Innovation Commission releases recommendations

The Alabama Innovation Commission today shared its report that focuses on five components.

Industrial Sites with Rail Access 2021

  A listing of industrial sites with rail service, ranked by available acreage. The source for this listing is the Economic Development Parntership of Alabama...

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