Living here
Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college50 mi
High school graduates88.4%
College graduates24.8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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Calhoun County Economic Development Council
The Calhoun County Economic Development Council is a local economic development organization serving Calhoun County, Alabama. It provides land, workforce resources, and incentives information, helps businesses locate or expand, and coordinates with local partners to support entrepreneurship and existing business growth.
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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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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