The game plan is a win for rural business
Through all four bills in this legislative package, Alabama’s economy will continue to thrive.
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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
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
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See recent postsAlabama Senate reinvesting in Alabama’s economy
The Alabama Senate now also has a great opportunity in the upcoming session to make a tangible impact.
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See recent postsIncentive 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.
2022 economic development projects brought record capital investment
Economic development generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment in 2022.
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The passage of new economic development legislation is essential for our state to remain competitive.
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.
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.
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