Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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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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Selma/Dallas Economic Development Authority
The Selma & Dallas County EDA is a regional economic development authority focused on attracting new industrial employers, retaining and expanding existing industry, and serving as a catalyst for workforce development, education, and quality of life in Selma and Dallas County.
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Cherokee County Industrial Development Authority
The Cherokee County IDA provides assistance to new and existing industries and developers, encouraging growth within Cherokee County. It aims to attract new industry, retail development, and other positive economic development projects, and to provide support for existing industry.
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Elmore County Economic Dev Authority
The Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) is dedicated to improving economic growth in Elmore County by encouraging new and expanded business, industry, quality residential development and tourism. All activities should emphasize maintaining or improving the overall quality of life in the county.
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Marshall County Economic Development Council
A nonprofit economic development council serving Marshall County, Alabama. It fosters sustainable economic growth, attracts businesses, and builds lasting relationships for a prosperous community.
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Talladega County Eco Dev Authority
Talladega County Economic Development Authority is the local economic development organization for Talladega County, Alabama, focused on promoting property/site availability, workforce development, and transportation connectivity to support business growth.
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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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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