Economic Development

Spotlight on Shelby County: Economic Engines

Tourism, health care, technology, manufacturing and distribution are all key sectors to Shelby County's economy.

Alabama’s community colleges add $6.6 billion to state economy

An economic report finds nearly 100,000 jobs and $1.1 billion in tax revenue.

Samkee to build $128 million factory in Tuskegee

Samkee Corp., a South Korean automotive supplier, will invest $128 million to open its first U.S. factory in Tuskegee.

Commerce park opens in Moody

The 172-acre park, being developed by Graham & Co. and Capstone Real Estate Investments, is designed for manufacturers, distributors and headquarters.

Deloitte conducting bioscience industry study for Birmingham

A comprehensive bioscience industry study for the Greater Birmingham Region will be conducted by Deloitte Consulting.

Report: UAB had $12.1 billion economic impact in 2022

The University of Alabama at Birmingham had a $12 .1 billion economic impact on Alabama in 2022, a 41% increase from $7.15 billion in 2016 and a 163% increase from $7.15 billion in 2008.

Bronze Valley and Gener8tor launch national accelerator for diverse-founded startups

The accelerator focuses on founders from backgrounds that historically have been excluded from access to capital.

Sen. RIchard Shelby’s lasting legacy

Alabama business and education leaders reflect on Sen. Richard Shelby's impact on the state's burgeoning economy.

2022 Year in Review

A look at the major projects, expansions and other business news in Alabama in 2022, including the Mercedes battery plant in Bibb County.

Shelby secures billions for Alabama in final spending bill

Colleges, health care, ports, rockets, defense, highways and more benefit from federal funding package.

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