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Ivey announces Motus will bring 90 new jobs to Gadsden

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Motus Integrated Technologies, a Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior products to the world’s automakers, will open a new factory in Gadsden. Motus is investing $15 million in its new manufacturing facility. Motus will create 90 new jobs at the facility, which will manufacture interior automotive parts and headliners. “Motus … Continued
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July 18, 2019

Gerhardi opens auto parts plant in Montgomery

German auto supplier Gerhardi Inc. opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Montgomery Tuesday. The $41.6 million plant will employ up to 235 people. Gerhardi Managing Director Rienhard Hoffman said the company is excited to launch operations at the state-of-the-art injection molding, electroplating and assembly plant in Alabama’s capital city. “Montgomery has proven itself as … Continued
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July 12, 2019

DC BLOX holds grand opening

Thursday, DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center provider delivering the infrastructure and connectivity essential to power today’s digital business, announces the opening of its fourth center facility in Birmingham. “We live in a digital age, and the world is not standing still. DC BLOX’s new data center is certainly a welcome addition to the Birmingham … Continued
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July 12, 2019
The Voice of Alabama Politics

The week on “The Voice of Alabama Politics”

Coming up next on The Voice of Alabama Politics this Sunday: Bill and the V-Team take a look at economic development updates throughout Alabama, dark days for women in the state, climate change and much more. Tune in on Sunday, June 9. ABC 33/40 11:30 a.m. Sunday WDHN Dothan 10 p.m. Saturday Mobile WALA FOX 9 … Continued
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July 6, 2019

Ivey thrilled Pike County received grant to build infrastructure for new Rex Lumber sawmill

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced that it is awarding a $500,000 grant to Pike County, Alabama, to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to support the growth of manufacturing businesses in the region, including a major lumber manufacturing facility. This EDA grant will be matched with $500,000 in state of Alabama investment. … Continued
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July 5, 2019

Sewell offers latest edition of her guide to grants

U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, announced that her office has released its latest “Guide to Grants” newsletter. The federal government awards billions of dollars in grants to grow the economy, improve infrastructure, and do various other things. Sewell’s office helps her 7th Congressional District constituents understand how the grant process works. “I am honored … Continued
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July 5, 2019

Ben E Keith Foods invests in Coffee County

Wednesday, Ben E. Keith Foods announced plans to build a 425,000 square foot foodservice distribution center in New Brockton, Alabama, located in Coffee County. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the news on social media. “Big News Coffee County—@BenEKeithFoods is investing $100 million to open an advanced foodservice distribution center in New Brockton, creating 80 jobs!” … Continued
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July 2, 2019