Living here
Nearest 4-year college48 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college48 mi
High school graduates82.8%
College graduates8.4%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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Butler County Commission for Eco Dev
The Butler County Commission for Economic Development (BCCED) works to assist existing industry in maintaining their presence in our community, to attract new industry to the county, and to assist local schools and industry in workforce development to assure a continued flow of trained and motivated workers for the industries in the County.
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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