8 Alabama firms claim 2019 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Gov. Kay Ivey today announced the winners of the 2019 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards, which recognize companies that fuel Alabama’s robust export business and sell their innovative designs and products in markets worldwide. This year’s eight honorees include key players in the critical transportation industry, which has sparked new jobs and investments…
Alabama Global Supply Chain & Logistics Summit set for Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The Alabama Global Supply Chain & Logistics Summit, which begins Thursday afternoon, aims to provide valuable insights into how companies can increase supply chain efficiency and enhance competitiveness to succeed in the global market. The Summit’s 7th installment, with the theme “Securing the Supply Chain,” will be held at the Huntsville Westin,…
Alabama team seeks stronger bonds at SEUS Japan 41 in Tokyo
Business leaders from across Alabama are participating in an international conference in Tokyo this week that aims to broaden economic and cultural ties between seven Southeastern states and Japan. The 41st annual joint meeting of the Southeast U.S.-Japan and the Japan-Southeast associations, known as SEUS Japan 41, is taking place in the Japanese capital beginning…
Alabama trade mission seeks opportunities in Southeastern Europe
BUCHAREST, Romania — Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield is leading a team of state business leaders on a trade mission this week to Romania and Bulgaria, countries that offer new markets in Southeastern Europe and a potential gateway to opportunities in other regions. The multi-sector trade and business development mission kicks off today in Bucharest,…
Alabama team showcases state for foreign investment at SelectUSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama’s business recruiters are in the nation’s capital this week, selling the state’s diverse and growing business scene to potential investors from around the world. The 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit, which kicks off today in Washington D.C., is the premier foreign direct investment (FDI) event in the U.S. Alabama already attracts significant…
SEUS-Canada Alliance to kick off joint meeting in Mobile
MOBILE, Alabama — Business leaders from across Canada and the Southeastern U.S. will gather in Mobile next week to seek new trade and investment opportunities and continue to build on already strong partnerships. The 11th Annual Southeastern United States – Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance Conference kicks off Sunday in the Port City, with more than…
Commerce wins President’s ‘E’ Award for supporting Alabama exports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today presented the Alabama Department of Commerce with the President’s “E” Award for Export Service, the highest recognition an organization can receive for contributing to the expansion of U.S. exports. At a ceremony in the nation’s capital, Secretary Ross said the Alabama Department of Commerce has…
Alabama leaders seek to strengthen bonds at SEUS Japan 40
GREENVILLE, South Carolina – Business leaders from across Alabama are participating in an international conference that seeks to strengthen economic and cultural ties between the Southeastern U.S. and the country of Japan. The 40th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S.-Japan & Japan-U.S. Southeast Associations, known as SEUS Japan 40, is being held in Greenville,…
Alabama Global Supply Chain & Logistics Summit set for Birmingham
The Alabama Global Supply Chain & Logistics Summit, an annual event designed to enhance the competitiveness of state companies at home and abroad, will be held Oct. 17-18 in the Birmingham area. The 6th installment of the Summit represents an opportunity for business people to engage with industry leaders from a variety of companies on…
Commerce leads trade mission to Australia and New Zealand
SYDNEY, Australia – Business and community leaders from across Alabama are traveling in Australia and New Zealand this week, seeking to boost exports and strengthen trade ties in the region. The 17-member delegation today kicked off a series of briefings with U.S. Commercial Service officials in Sydney, as well as appointments with area companies. Later…
