Alabama

The transformer repair and service facility by Sunbelt Solomon will bring the state of Alabama $5 million and 50 jobs.

Automaker Honda’s electric vehicle (EV) production plans will impact facilities in Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, and Alabama.

Investments in equipment, facility upgrades, and other improvements at GE’s aerospace and energy businesses will take place across eight states, create 1,700 jobs.

Nucor Towers & Structures will create 200 new jobs building transmission towers at the new facility in Decatur, where the company already operates a steel mill. 

Locations are attracting aerospace & defense companies with highly educated workers, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain networks.

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.

Peak North America USA will create 175 jobs at its new Mobile County facility, while Resicum International LLC will create 70 jobs at its Dallas County aviation training academy.

The annual Business Facilities Deal of the Year awards have expanded to recognize four winning project announcements.

Lee Lawson, President & CEO, Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, shares why this coastal Alabama county is the seventh fastest-growing area in the nation.

In response to market forces, companies across the auto industry are seeking sites that support their production, supply chain, and other demands.

The German electric vehicle (EV) charging station manufacturer will invest $8 million to open its first U.S. location in Auburn, AL.

Leaps and bounds at life sciences companies have spurred evolution in site selection decisions.

In Alabama, aerospace, aviation, and defense firms continue to expand, while “down to earth” industries also grow.

Hyundai Mobis will create 400 jobs at a new EV battery plant; Beyond Gravity will double production for rocket parts, creating 200 jobs.

Owned and operated by Manna Beverages & Ventures, the beverage park will create 280 new jobs in Montgomery, AL.

To meet the needs of a growing global population with efficient operations, agribusiness firms look for locations with ready resources.

Manufacturers are seeking cutting-edge locations for their state-of-the-art production lines and processes.

In Dothan, AL, SmartLam North America will invest $62 million in a new glulam manufacturing facility and Peak Renewables will build a $30 million wood pellet production plant.

Significant population shifts, the pandemic, and Industry innovations are shaping the site decisions healthcare and medical device companies are making.

Part of the American Rescue Plan, the program through the U.S. EDA focuses on assisting innovations in workforce development.