Living here
Nearest 4-year college44 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college57 mi
High school graduates88.6%
College graduates19.2%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Guin Industrial Development Board
The Guin Industrial Development Board supports Guin's economic development program by retaining and recruiting diversified industries and commercial development; the city owns property along Interstate 22 that can be developed for industrial or commercial development, with additional commercial and industrial sites in downtown Guin.
region
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.
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