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, Innovation
Alabama’s outdoors is key to state’s economic growth – Innovate Alabama is a key partner
From the mountains of the Tennessee Valley to the shores of the Gulf Coast, and everything in-between, our state is second to none in the country when it comes to beautiful outdoors and recreation.
18 hours ago
Rural, Manufacturing
SEEDS grant slated for new industrial site in rural northwest Alabama
6 days ago
Rural
Commerce announces two additions to lead the agency’s Rural Development Division
January 22, 2026
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