Economic Development

An update on Alabama’s biggest projects

Take a look at four of Alabama's billion-dollar projects. Two are complete and making products while the others are progressing.

JST is expanding with engineering and production facility in Guntersville

JST's new facility, in Conners Island Business Park in Guntersville, will add 80 jobs initially.

Foreign direct investment has massive impact on Alabama’s economy

More than 700 international companies call Alabama home, employing more than 120,000 workers.

International air shows highlight Alabama industry

Making connections to keep aviation and aerospace companies thinking of Alabama.

More than $7 million goes to Alabama industrial, agricultural sites

Four Alabama entities have received $7.2 million in grants from the Renewal of Alabama Commission.

Miller Girvin named new president of EDPA

Miller Girvin, chief operations officer for the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, has been named president of the EDPA effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Etowah County receives $4.6 million SEEDS grant for NEAR Megasite

The funding will help pay for a water transmission main at the NEAR Megasite in Rainbow City.

State has new plan for economic development

The new plan, Catalyst, will facilitate entrepreneurship, attract new talent and promote rural development.

Birmingham economic development leader named to international council board

Cornell Wesley, Birmingham’s director of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, has been named to the board of directors of the International Economic Development Council.

Port Alabama Industrial Center breaks ground in Loxley

Phase 1 of the three-phase Port Alabama Industrial Center development has 2 million square feet of space available.

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