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Economic development contacts, most local first:
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Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Dev
Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Development Authority is an industrial development authority for Gadsden, Alabama, with pages for location, sites and buildings, workforce, targeted industries, quality of life, and contact information.
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Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Department serves as a catalyst for economic development in Huntsville and Madison County, providing resources, connections, and support to startups, growing companies, and established industries.
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Franklin County Development Authority
Franklin County Development Authority is an Alabama economic development agency serving Franklin County, offering business assistance, incentives, workforce statistics, and information on available sites and buildings.
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Limestone County Economic Development Association
LCEDA's mission is to create jobs in Limestone County, Alabama by recruiting new business and industry and by fostering the expansion of existing industries. The organization seeks to attract and grow business in Limestone County.
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Morgan County Economic Development Association
MCEDA is a Decatur, Alabama-based organization created to stimulate, promote and assist in the development of new industry and the expansion and development of existing industry within Morgan County. It also oversees the operation of the Morgan County public port terminals in conjunction with the Decatur-Morgan County Port Authority.
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St Clair-Blount Economic Development Council
The St. Clair County Economic Development Council is the economic development organization for St. Clair County and its municipalities. It facilitates industrial, commercial, workforce, and leadership development, supports existing businesses, attracts new investment, and works to create jobs and improve quality of life.
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Walker County Economic Development
Walker County Development Authority is an Alabama economic development organization focused on community and site development for Walker County. It provides contact information and resources related to incentives, buildings, sites, and demographics.
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C3 of Northwest Alabama
Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance markets the region's advantages to new and existing businesses and supports three counties in creating and promoting an environment for investment and job creation. It serves business owners, investors, site selectors, and others seeking information about Northwest Alabama.
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North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
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Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
SEARP&DC is a regional planning and development agency serving Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties in Southeast Alabama. It provides strategic planning, economic growth programs, and community-focused solutions, and operates Head Start, Senior Employment, and Wiregrass Transit.
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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.
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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.
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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