Economic Development

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.

Alabama’s Largest Industrial Sites with Rail Service 2022

A ranking of available industrial sites with rail access in Alabama.

Economic Development Agencies in Alabama 2022

A listing of economic development entities in Alabama.

Alabama sends business trade delegation overseas

For the first time in three years, five Alabama-based companies went to Germany to talk trade.

Birmingham awards $850K to economic development programs

The City of Birmingham has awarded more than $850,000 to eight area organizations to improve Birmingham’s economic landscape

Innovation Depot names new CEO

Birmingham's Innovation Depot has hired Brooke Gillis as its new CEO effective Dec. 12

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