Manufacture Alabama

Tuesday, Manufacture Alabama announced that the Manufacture Alabama board of directors have elected Carl Gunter as the new board chair. Gunter is the mill manager of International Paper in Prattville. Carl will serve a two-year term effective Feb. 4, 2020. He succeeds David Hendrixson, who is the executive vice president and plant manager of Daikin, … Continued

Manufacture Alabama has announced Amanda Salazar as their Director of Member Engagement. Salazar will be responsible for all external communications as well as membership recruitment and retention for Manufacture Alabama.  “We are thrilled to have Amanda join the team at Manufacture Alabama,” said George Clark, founder and CEO. “With her vast past experiences, she brings … Continued

Manufacture Alabama has named Garrett Jemison as the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer. Jemison most recently served as a government affairs consultant in both Montgomery and Washington, D.C., representing energy companies, higher education institutions, chambers of commerce and many other organizations. He will start at Manufacture Alabama on Oct. 7, 2019. “We are excited to … Continued

Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed, along with representatives of the Alabama Coal Association and Manufacture Alabama were accompanied by other maritime affiliates on a tour of the Alabama Port Authority’s McDuffie Coal Terminal and its state-of-the-art container terminal. The group, on Thursday, was briefed on the course of operations, investments and necessary seaport infrastructure that … Continued

Manufacture Alabama expressed on Wednesday their concerns that Public Service Commission candidate James “Jim” Bonner is unfit to hold office in the state. Bonner’s posts on social media have been called: racist, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic. Bonner’s attempt to defuse the situation by going on Birmingham area talk radio with Scott Beason did little to improve … Continued

Thursday the St. Clair County Republican Party held a candidate’s forum at the Market City Grill in Pell City. Three of the four candidates competing for the open State House District 30 seat were present. HD30 is one of the most competitive Republican primary races in the state, “My big concern is small town Alabama … Continued

Friday, Manufacture Alabama announced several endorsements for the upcoming primaries. “Alabama’s Primary Election is June 5. Many Manufacture Alabama endorsed candidates have tough primary elections. It is crucial that you get out and vote on June 5. There have been many significant races over the years that have been decided in close primaries or run-offs,” … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama State Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee voted to reject legislation that would have sunset most of the numerous tax credits, exemptions and deductions that have accumulated in the Alabama tax code over the decades. Senate Bill 187 was sponsored by Senator Bill Hightower, R-Mobile. … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Manufacture Alabama announced that it has endorsed Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh for lieutenant governor, an office in the 2018 Republican primary. Manufacture Alabama’s President, George Clark, cited Cavanaugh’s conservative leadership, experience and reputation for the association’s endorsement and said, “Throughout her tenure at the PSC, Twinkle … Continued