Economy Red Land Cotton invests $1.5 million in expansion efforts Total investment in its growth plan is $1.5 million and has created jobs in Mississippi and Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Governor Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021
Economy Alabama ranked No. 9 by Site Selection magazine Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings. Brandon MoseleyMarch 15, 2021
Economy Steelmaker breaks ground on new facility in Calvert The new $775 million steelmaking facility was announced in December. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 19, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Boeing to provide solar arrays for the International Space Station The new 63-foot-by-20-foot arrays will together produce more than 120 kilowatts of electricity from the sun’s energy. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
News Canadian company invests in Jasper Lumber leading to expansion and jobs The investment will triple capacity at Jasper Lumber’s existing sawmill and create additional activity for its other subsidiary companies. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 4, 2021
News Heiche plans Alabama manufacturing facility in Jasper The Heiche plant creates at least 73 jobs and expands Walker County’s footprint in Alabama’s auto industry. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2020
News Alabama Commerce Department promotes Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide The 2020 Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide is focused on the home, where many of us have been spending unprecedented amounts of time... Brandon MoseleyDecember 10, 2020
Economy Alabama Commerce Department providing new tools for exporters The goal of the new program is to give companies new internet marketing tools to elevate their profiles and win business in foreign markets. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
Economy Hyundai adds new SUV to vehicles manufactured in Montgomery The next-generation Tucson, Hyundai's best-selling U.S. model, will be built in Montgomery. Brandon MoseleyNovember 11, 2020