Living here
Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates37.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Calera
Official City of Calera page describing the city's economic development assets, industrial sites, rail access, and Main Street revitalization efforts, serving Calera businesses and site selectors.
state
Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state
Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state
Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes