economic development

Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds

This funding reinforced the state’s commitment to long-term job creation and site readiness, supporting projects across 15 communities.

July 29, 2025

Joshua Brown launches Bay Minette mayoral campaign

Brown pledges transparency, economic reform, and open leadership in his challenge to a longtime incumbent.

July 10, 2025

Mayor Reed touts crime drop, city progress in 2025 mid-year Montgomery update

From crime reduction to community centers, Reed says “Montgomery is working”

July 8, 2025

Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers

Gov. Ivey honors Alabama’s $50B manufacturing sector and its 290,000 workers for driving economic growth and global exports.

July 3, 2025

Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth

The third round of Alabama’s SEEDS grant program opens July 1, 2025, offering $23.2 million to strengthen the state’s industrial site portfolio.

June 25, 2025

Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024

A report reveals that economic development efforts in 2024 secured 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians.

March 25, 2025

Ted Clem joins Pike County Economic Development Corporation as new president

Clem has spent the last decade as a senior project manager at the Alabama Department of Commerce.

March 4, 2025

Analysis

Alabama Legislature focuses on policy, culture wars, and symbolism in week two

A breakdown of which bills stand to benefit Alabama, which could do harm, and which exist purely to appease the far-right culture war agenda.

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February 17, 2025

Innovate Alabama awards $15 million to organizations driving innovation

This brings the total number of supported organizations to more than 170, all dedicated to driving innovation in Alabama.

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February 17, 2025