Living here
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates23.2%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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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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Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
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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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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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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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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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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