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Mayor Stimpson: ‘It’s a great time to invest in Mobile’
Made in Alabama asked Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson to share his economic development priorities for 2016, which is shaping up to be a monumental year for the Port City. Here’s what the mayor said. Q: What are your economic development priorities in 2016 and what would you like to see happen? A: Our economic development…
Mayor Battle: ‘Huntsville’s conversations are never dull’
Made In Alabama asked Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle to outline his economic development priorities for 2016 and provide insight on why the city has been able to land a series of major projects in the past couple of years. Here are his remarks. Q: What are your economic development priorities in 2016 and what would…
Alabama mayors share 2016 growth priorities
Made In Alabama checked in with the mayors of the state’s four largest cities to get an idea of their 2016 economic development priorities and how their growth strategies paid off last year. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange believes Alabama’s capital is primed for growth in the technology and automotive sectors in 2016. For Huntsville Mayor…
Montgomery Cyber Connection will provide technology boost
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Officials today unveiled an initiative called the Montgomery Cyber Connection that will permit blazing-fast Internet speeds, positioning the region for growth in the technology sector and fueling economic growth. At the heart of the initiative is what’s known as the Montgomery Internet Exchange, which will provide the physical infrastructure to link the…
Yellowhammer sets lineup for Alabama Economic Growth Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Yellowhammer Multimedia announced program details for the inaugural Alabama Economic Growth Summit, a two-day event that will celebrate Alabama’s recent economic development successes and spur the state toward being the country’s most attractive state for business. The summit, which will take place at The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in…
Honda shows off Alabama-made Ridgeline in Detroit
DETROIT – The next Alabama-made vehicle made its debut today at the North American International Auto Show – the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup, which is joining the production lineup at the automaker’s Lincoln assembly plant. Appearing in dealer showrooms in the spring, the second-generation Ridgeline is arriving on the market at a time when…
Alabama 2015 auto production tops 1 million, setting record
Alabama’s three global automakers combined to produce more than 1 million vehicles in 2015, the first time the state’s annual output has reached that big-league milestone. Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Hyundai produced a total of at least 1,033,095 vehicles last year, according to the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, a key player in the growth of…
Hyundai to add Santa Fe Sport to Alabama production lineup
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Hyundai said today it plans to add the Santa Fe Sport SUV to the production lineup at its Alabama plant, diversifying the product mix at a facility that turns out the automaker’s top-selling U.S. sedans. Hyundai will invest $52 million to begin producing the Santa Fe Sport at the Montgomery manufacturing facility,…
Yellowhammer, Commerce plan Alabama Economic Growth Summit
Yellowhammer Multimedia and the Alabama Department of Commerce are partnering to present the inaugural Alabama Economic Growth Summit. The two-day event will celebrate Alabama’s recent economic development successes and spur the state toward being the country’s most attractive state for business. The Summit, which will take place at The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa…
Airbus Chairman: Alabama A320 factory shows commitment to U.S.
Allan McArtor, the chairman and CEO of Airbus Group, says the company’s new manufacturing facility in Alabama shows Airbus’ strong commitment to producing aircraft in the United States. McArtor outlined how the facility at Mobile Aeroplex fits into the company’s global operating strategy in a guest column published today on the AL.com web site. “Every…