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Manufacture Alabama appoints Jon Barganier as chief operations officer

Manufacture Alabama announced the appointment of Jon Barganier as its new COO, effective immediately. Barganier comes to Manufacture Alabama with more than 14 years of experience, including a decade of coordinating legislative agendas, developing policy priorities, establishing communication strategies and staff management. Most recently, Jon served as the primary lobbyist and regulatory analyst for the … Continued
August 18, 2020

Manufacture Alabama launches “Ask the Experts” webinar

Ask the Experts: Employment Law Questions Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic is a new webinar being offered by Manufacture Alabama. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, disrupting the lives of everyone around our state, country, and the globe, employers are left with many questions and Manufacture Alabama wants to answer them. Manufacture Alabama is … Continued
April 8, 2020

Carl Gunter is the new chairman of the board of 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
February 26, 2020

Manufacture Alabama names Amanda Salazar Director of Member Engagement

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
January 17, 2020

Former Shelby state director tapped as COO of Manufacture Alabama

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
October 3, 2019

Elected officials, business leaders tour Alabama’s seaport

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
November 2, 2018

Manufacture Alabama says that Bonner is a terribly flawed candidate

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
June 1, 2018

Manufacture Alabama makes endorsements

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
May 22, 2018

Committee rejects legislation to sunset all the tax credits, exemptions and deductions

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
March 12, 2018