Rural Alabama. Known Throughout the World.

There are plenty of assumptions about rural Alabama. Well, we’ve got ‘em too. We assume that everything we produce is the highest caliber, and that everyone knows it. We assume that our neighbor is working just as hard as we are. And we assume that everyone knows our neighbors: from Mercedes-Benz and Honda to Conecuh Sausage and Wickles Pickles.



First Solar inaugurates $1.1 billion Alabama manufacturing facility



TRINITY, Alabama — First Solar Inc. inaugurated its new $1.1 billion solar panel manufacturing facility in rural Lawrence County, which is expected to create over 800 new energy technology manufacturing jobs and boost the state’s profile in the green energy industry.

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Rural Economic
Development

$5.8

Billion

New Capital Investment

7,100

New and Future
Jobs Created

*Based on 2020-2023 data.

Rural News

Governor Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7M for 4 sites

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the Renewal of Alabama Commission has allocated over $7.2 million in new Growing Alabama funding to four economic development organizations across the state, accelerating the development of industrial and agricultural center sites. These funds are designed to boost site readiness, a critical factor in attracting new…

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Sierra Pacific marks opening of new manufacturing facility in Phenix City

PHENIX CITY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey joined executives from Sierra Pacific Industries and local officials in Phenix City today to celebrate the official opening of the company’s new manufacturing campus, which will bring 300 jobs to the Russell County community. The $60 million investment in Sierra Pacific Windows, the company’s division focused on high-end…

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Advanced engineering firm IS4S plans growth project in Marion County

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that Integrated Solutions for Systems Inc. (IS4S), a small business specializing in advanced engineering and management solutions, plans to invest $2.1 million to establish a new Research and Development (R&D) center in rural Marion County. The project will create 13 high-paying full-time engineering positions over the…

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