Greg Canfield

Canfield steps down after 12-Year reign; McNair tapped for Commerce Secretary

Governor Ivey announces Greg Canfield's departure after 12 years, appoints economic expert Ellen McNair as next Commerce Department Secretary.

Bill Britt

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October 20, 2023

Alabama leaders haggle for more growth at Paris Air Show

The Department of Commerce, including Secretary Greg Canfield, formally held 15 meetings with aerospace companies.

Samuel Stettheimer

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July 3, 2023

Gadsden selected as home of new microreactor manufacturing plant

The plant is scheduled to begin construction in 2024 and become operational in 2027.

Samuel Stettheimer

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June 22, 2023

Area Development Magazine recognizes Alabama third year in a row

Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022.

Samuel Stettheimer

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June 8, 2023

Alabama Legislature must extend Alabama Jobs Act to keep economic incentives in place

A joint commission recommended earlier this month that the act be extended and the $350 million cap be increased, although it did not recommend how much to increase that cap.

Jacob Holmes

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December 19, 2022

James Hardie adding 200 workers through expansion project at Prattville facility

The growth project will double the size of the Alabama facility, permitting a large-scale expansion of its manufacturing capacity.

June 9, 2022

Governor announces Amazon expansion in Alabama

The projects, located in Huntsville, Montgomery and Birmingham, will ultimately create over 900 jobs at the new facilities.

November 10, 2021

Ivey joins groundbreaking of Wellborn Cabinet’s factory expansion in Ashland

The expansion will add capacity and jobs while improving security, daycare, security, and wellness for the employees.

Brandon Moseley

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August 27, 2021

KBR is expanding in Alabama, adding 160 jobs

KBR is building a new headquarters building in Redstone Gateway in Huntsville.

Brandon Moseley

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August 24, 2021