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Ivey announces $23.2M in SEEDS grants available to communities for economic growth

MONTGOMERY – Communities looking for opportunities of economic development should apply for grants through the state's Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. Applications...

Singing River Trail to celebrate major milestone with downtown Leighton groundbreaking

LEIGHTON – As the town of Leighton celebrates the legacy of Percy Sledge this weekend, officials will host a ceremony that will make sweet...

Athens named second-fastest growing city in Alabama

ATHENS – Athens has been recognized as the second-fastest growing city in Alabama, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a population...

State’s ‘Powering Growth’ plan aims to secure energy dominance for growth

MONTGOMERY – Legislation that is aimed to solidify the state's energy dominance while accelerating economic development was signed into law today by Gov. Kay...

Study: Alabama’s inland waterways deliver $19B in value and 91,000 jobs

MOBILE – Alabama's inland waterways deliver coal, steel, wood pellets, ag products, petroleum and chemical products to ports up and down the state. And,...

Community Development Block Grant to help Ider economic expansion

MONTGOMERY — Infrastructure plans to help business and job growth in Ider have received a substantial boost, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. A $225,000 Community...

Fuel Alabama, Innovate Alabama connect college interns with communities

BIRMINGHAM – The Huntsville-Madison County area is among 10 host communities for an Economic Development Partnership of Alabama college intern program. Fuel Alabama, a talent...

Kids Count: Alabama child poverty rate stagnant over last two decades

MONTGOMERY – While the state is showing improvement in some aspects of the well-being of its children, child poverty has remained stagnant for two...

Gadsden State CC generates $270.5M in economic impact

GADSDEN — Gadsden State Community College continues to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and community development across Alabama. According to the latest...

Northwest Shoals CC adds $179.1M to local economy

MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest Shoals Community College added $179.1 million to the local economy in fiscal year 2023-24, according to an independent report released Wednesday....