Investing in the work and the world. That’s what we do around here.
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.
44
Rural Counties
42.3%
Alabamians in Rural Areas
$7B
New Capital Investment (2020-2024)
8,800+
New Jobs Created (2020-2024)
Rural Sectors
Targeted and Jumpstart Counties Map
Alabama’s primary incentives platform can provide projects with a tax credit for qualified capital investment expenses and an annual cash rebate for payroll expenses for job creation. Enhanced incentives are possible for projects in ‘Targeted’ counties.
Latest Rural News
Rural, Manufacturing
Southern Classic Food to invest an additional $14.2 million at Pike County facility
BRUNDIDGE, Alabama – Southern Classic Food Group LLC plans to invest an additional $14.2 million at its facility in Pike County, a project that is expected to add 82 jobs over the next two years.
3 days ago
Rural, Infrastructure
SEEDS grant to fund 110-acre industrial site in rural Covington County
4 days ago
Rural, Innovation
Alabama’s outdoors is key to state’s economic growth – Innovate Alabama is a key partner
6 days ago
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