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Alabama isn’t just another state. It’s an economic hub, driving the world forward. And not just our state, but our rural areas, too. Rural Alabama is bringing in new investment, creating thousands of new jobs and initiating countless high-impact growth projects. Here down South, we just can’t stop winning.
45
Rural Counties
42.3%
Alabamians in Rural Areas
$5.8B
New Capital Investment (2020-2024)
7,100
New Jobs Created (2020-2024)
Rural Sectors
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Rural, Enterprise
Governor Ivey signs ‘Powering Growth’ plan to energize future economic gains
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law comprehensive legislation designed to solidify accelerate economic development and address potential critical energy infrastructure supply chain vulnerabilities across Alabama.
2 weeks ago
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