Alabama Department of Commerce

Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant

The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area.

Brandon Moseley

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August 18, 2021

“Next” campaign highlights Alabama’s high-tech capabilities

The marketing campaign features Alabama's aerospace, bioscience, hi tech and transportation manufacturing industries.

Eddie Burkhalter

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July 27, 2021

Westwater Resources plans for graphite processing plant in Coosa County

The Coosa County graphite plant is expected to employ at least 100 full-time, permanent workers.

Brandon Moseley

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June 24, 2021

Alabamians strong Census response led to retention of all congressional districts

Throughout the 2020 Census, state leaders led a dogged effort to ensure participation numbers reflected a proper Alabama representation.

Brandon Moseley

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April 27, 2021

Economic development report card shows $4.8 billion in new investment in 2020

Economic development activity across Alabama in 2020 generated close to $5 billion in new capital investment.

April 7, 2021

Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant

The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore.

Brandon Moseley

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March 16, 2021

Alabama ranked No. 9 by Site Selection magazine

Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings.

Brandon Moseley

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March 15, 2021

ALDI begins construction on regional headquarters, distribution center in Loxley

The project will bring an estimated $100 million in capital investment and more than 200 jobs to Loxley.

Brandon Moseley

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February 18, 2021

Interim executive director of Alabama STEM Council named

Lee Meadows has been named interim executive director of the newly established Alabama STEM Council.

December 1, 2020