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economic development

The game plan is a win for rural business

Through all four bills in this legislative package, Alabama’s economy will continue to thrive.

April 12, 2023

Economic development bills to focus on rural development, site prep

The four-bill "Game Plan" will mostly re-up existing economic development programs, with important tweaks

April 6, 2023

Big 10 Mayors support economic incentives legislation, urge swift approval

Reauthorizing Alabama’s economic incentives is part of the Alabama Big 10 Mayors 2023 legislative agenda.

April 5, 2023

Alabama Senate reinvesting in Alabama’s economy

The Alabama Senate now also has a great opportunity in the upcoming session to make a tangible impact.

April 4, 2023

Incentive programs essential for higher quality of life in Alabama

With the Alabama Jobs Act and the Growing Alabama Credit, communities will have important tools in their toolbox to achieve growth.

April 4, 2023

2022 economic development projects brought record capital investment

Economic development generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment in 2022.

March 31, 2023

Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight

The passage of new economic development legislation is essential for our state to remain competitive.

March 17, 2023

Innovate Alabama board holds first meeting of the year

The board announced the creation of the Innovate Alabama network to connect entrepreneurs and businesses with resources.

March 3, 2023

Wage gap task force recommends Legislature institute salary history ban

In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women.

February 27, 2023

Birmingham’s Cornell Wesley recognized as 40 under 40 in economic development

Wesley is currently the director of innovation and economic opportunity for the city of Birmingham.

January 31, 2023