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Governor Ivey launches ‘Game Plan’ package of economic development bills
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today launched her plan for Alabama’s continued economic success, The Game Plan, a proposed package of four economic development bills that will strengthen the state’s competitiveness for job-creating projects. Governor Ivey was joined by top leadership of the Alabama Legislature to signal bipartisan support for The Game Plan. During a press…
Alabama Germany Partnership marks 25 years of advancing ‘special relationship’
PRATTVILLE, Alabama — The Alabama Germany Partnership (AGP) marked a milestone Thursday night with an event that celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding and recognized German companies that are growing in the state with new investments. The AGP, a non-profit member-based organization established in 1998, is dedicated to strengthening the economic and cultural ties…
Alabama’s 2022 projects to inject record $10.1 billion in new investment
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Economic development activity in Alabama generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment during 2022, a new annual record and another indicator of strength in the state’s economy. Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the 2022 Alabama Economic Development Impact Report, compiled by the Alabama Department of Commerce, shows that investment tied to…
Epsilon Industries plans Alabama manufacturing facility with 180 jobs
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Canada-based Epsilon Industries, a manufacturer of modular construction systems, plans to open a production facility in Tuscaloosa through a project that will create 180 jobs, according to the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA). TCEDA announced Thursday that Epsilon will invest around $3 million to establish a manufacturing facility in an existing…
‘Made in Alabama’ brand marks 10 years of sharing state success stories
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s “Made in Alabama” brand is marking its 10th anniversary, a significant milestone for a long-lasting state marketing campaign that helped propel a robust period of economic development. Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield launched the “Made in Alabama” brand at a press event on the Capitol steps in Montgomery on March 19,…
Medical device maker to add 30 jobs with growth project in Houston County
DOTHAN, Alabama — Global Resources International and its subsidiary Advanced Product Solutions (GRI-APS) plan to create 30 jobs in the Houston County community of Columbia through a $1.6 million expansion project at a facility there. GRI-APS will utilize a former 40,750-square-foot Russell Corp. building at 101 Industrial Boulevard in Columbia to manufacture operating room procedure…
Sunbelt Solomon plans Alabama transformer repair and service facility
ELBA, Alabama — Sunbelt Solomon Services, one of the world’s largest providers of commercial and industrial electrical distribution equipment, plans to open a facility in Coffee County to repair and recycle electrical transformers, according to Governor Kay Ivey. Sunbelt Solomon will invest over $5 million in the facility, located in Elba, and create 50 jobs…
Alabama firm on trade mission strikes partnership with Australian company
MELBOURNE, Australia — Alabama-based Cummings Aerospace announced today that it plans to team with an Australian company to develop defense technology solutions that would be produced and distributed in Australia. Cummings Aerospace, headquartered in Huntsville, is among six state firms participating this week in a trade mission organized by the Alabama Department of Commerce to…
Alabama trade mission targets opportunities at Australia’s Avalon air show
MELBOURNE, Australia — An Alabama delegation including six aerospace-focused companies are seeking to make business connections on a trade mission this week to Avalon 2023, the largest aviation, aerospace and defense exposition staged in the Southern hemisphere. The Alabama Department of Commerce is leading the business development mission to the Australian International Airshow Aerospace and…
Hyundai Alabama launches production of electrified Genesis GV70 SUV
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Hyundai marked a major milestone at its Alabama plant on Tuesday, as company officials, employees and community leaders celebrated the launch of the first Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV. It’s the first model from Hyundai’s luxury division to be assembled in the U.S. and the first to be assembled outside of South Korea.…