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BOCAR Group breaks ground on new plant in Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BOCAR, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, broke ground on a $115 million new plant in Huntsville, creating more than 300 jobs in a project that adds to the state’s booming automotive manufacturing sector. Gov. Kay Ivey attended the groundbreaking. “Delighted to join BOCAR in the groundbreaking to celebrate their … Continued

December 6, 2017

Gov. Ivey remembers Macon County economic development official Harold Powell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Macon County Economic Development Authority Secretary-Treasurer Harold Powell died in Italy during a trip to lure Leonardo Aircraft to build a new manufacturing plant in Macon County. “It is with great sorrow that I learned today of the passing of Harold Powell Jr. while representing the State of … Continued

November 17, 2017

Aerojet Rocketdyne begins construction on new plant

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey attended the official groundbreaking ceremony of Aerojet Rocketdyne’s new 136,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Huntsville. “This is not only an exciting day for Aerojet Rocketdyne and the city of Huntsville, it’s an exciting day for the entire state of Alabama,” Gov. Ivey stated. She said … Continued

October 26, 2017

SSAB Americas to move division head office to Mobile

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Friday, America’s division of global steelmaker SSAB announced that they plan to relocate the division’s head office from suburban Chicago to Mobile, bringing 60 jobs to Alabama. Since 2001, the company has operated a steel mill in nearby Axis, which employs nearly 600 workers and produces more than 1 million … Continued

October 23, 2017

Gerald Dial announces run for Agriculture and Industries Commissioner

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Dial said that his campaign is focused on creating jobs in the state – whether it be agriculture, professional services or anything in between. “I … Continued

October 20, 2017

Governor Ivey to attend Wallace State-Oneonta Facility groundbreaking

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 19, 2017, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on will attend the ground-breaking ceremony celebrating construction of Wallace State-Oneonta’s new technical training facility. The governor will make an announcement of her support for this initiative. The project includes the addition of 20,000 square feet which will house academic and … Continued

October 18, 2017

Airbus announces second line in Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Airbus announced that it has acquired a 50.01 percent stake in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership with Bombardier. While the headquarters and main assembly plant for the Bombardier aircraft, Airbus will move some Bombardier C Series aircraft production to its plant in Mobile. “This acquisition by Airbus … Continued

October 17, 2017

Ivey announces Delta Regional Authority to invest over $1 million to strengthen Alabama’s economy, infrastructure

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the Delta Regional Authority had awarded over a million dollars in seven awards. The Delta Regional Authority, together with their federal and local-based partners, will support public and private partnerships and bring $7.1 million in new investments to Alabama. “The Delta Regional … Continued

October 5, 2017

Toyota announces $106 million investment in Huntsville engine plant

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Toyota announced plans to invest $106 million and add 50 jobs at its Alabama engine plant, the latest expansion for the Huntsville facility that is a key part of the automaker’s global operations. The investment will provide for a complete replacement of the current four-cylinder engine line at … Continued

September 27, 2017

Ivey announces construction of new whiskey factory in Troy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the makers of Clyde May’s Alabama-style whiskey plan to consolidate operations in Troy, Alabama, where the company will build an artisan distillery, rack houses and a bottling hub, as well as a tasting experience center designed to attract tourists. … Continued

September 15, 2017