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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.
55
Rural Counties
42.3%
Alabamians in Rural Areas
$2.3bn
New Capital Investment
3,600
New and Future Jobs Created
Rural Sectors
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SEEDS program helps position Lawrence County for job creation, growth
A $2.7 million grant from Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will allow the Lawrence County Industrial Development Board (LCIDB) and local officials to expand an industrial site in the North Alabama county.
2 weeks ago
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