It was a pleasure to join the Decatur-Morgan County Excellence in Leadership and EDGE Student Leadership classes during their Montgomery Drive-In this week. Robin Ricks, Executive Director of EDAA, shared an update on Alabama’s economic development landscape and encouraged these current and future leaders to remember that progress moves at the speed of relationships. From the State House to communities across Alabama, strong partnerships remain the foundation of meaningful growth. We are grateful for engaged leaders who take the time to come to Montgomery, ask thoughtful questions, and invest in understanding how policy and economic development intersect. The future of our state is bright.
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EDAA supports the people and projects driving economic growth across Alabama. Through collaboration, advocacy, and workforce development, we help communities thrive and stay competitive. Learn more about our mission. https://edaa.org/ #AlabamaGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #EDAA #CommunityImpact
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Alabama’s community colleges are expanding to meet workforce needs with new training programs that align with industry demand. These efforts help equip students with the skills employers want and strengthen our state’s economic growth. https://bit.ly/4qBclu5 #AlabamaWorkforce #EDAA
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Explore how the Economic Development Association of Alabama is supporting growth, workforce development, and community success across the state. Learn more and get involved. https://edaa.org/ #AlabamaGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #EDAA #CommunityImpact
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New initiatives in Alabama are offering crucial relief to rural hospitals, helping strengthen local healthcare, support jobs, and boost community stability across the state. This is a win for rural Alabama and our shared economic future. https://bit.ly/4qK8RFW
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Last night's City Council meeting finalized the largest economic development in Alabama state history. The City approved approved a project development agreement and a property transfer to Eli Lilly and Company, following the pharmaceutical leader's announcement of a Huntsville campus in December last year. “The ripple effect of Eli Lilly selecting Huntsville over more than 300 other sites will resonate across north Alabama,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “This project will also create 3,000 constructions jobs and we are looking forward to site work beginning later this year.” 📣 Read more on the project: https://bit.ly/4tBc3WC
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Jefferson County announced more than $400 million in economic development projects in 2025, driving job creation and long term growth across the region. A strong example of the momentum building for Alabama’s economy. https://bit.ly/4qE3o3f #EconomicDevelopment #JeffersonCounty #AlabamaGrowth
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Alabama’s momentum doesn’t happen by accident. The latest $15.1 million in SEEDS grant funding is helping communities across the state prepare industry-ready sites, strengthen competitiveness, and position Alabama for the next wave of high-quality job creation. SEEDS delivers real, measurable impact. Continued investment will be critical to sustaining this growth pipeline. We look forward to building on this success and supporting future funding that keeps Alabama ready to win. #EconomicDevelopment #MadeInAlabama #FundSEEDS
The State Industrial Development Authority has approved 21 grants totaling $15.7 million for sites throughout the state. https://lnkd.in/gR4h5iaV
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The SEEDS program is a critical and proven resource for communities across Alabama. An investmet in SEEDS is an investment in the future of Alabama’s economy. #EconomicDevelopment #MadeInAlabama #FundSEEDS
Henagar Industrial Park - SEEDS Grant - Update 🚧 🟢 In 2024, the Henagar Industrial Park site was awarded funding through Alabama's SEEDS initiative. Through this grant, in combination with the City’s matching dollars, the grading of a “shovel-ready” industrial site is now underway on a portion of the existing 90-acre industrial park! This project significantly improves the ability to offer prospective industry enhanced “speed to market” for their active plant location searches. New industrial development would create good-paying jobs for the region, increase revenue for local businesses, and sustain the broader community. With the support of this state grant funding, the growing rural community of Henagar, Alabama is now able to compete for industrial prospects it would otherwise not be able to attract on its own. That is the power of collaboration and partnerships! DCEDA is honored to continue partnering with the City of Henagar’s leadership on this project and others to market DeKalb County as The Proven Place for Business! Made in Alabama - Alabama Department of Commerce Economic Development Partnership of Alabama #GrowingDeKalb
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