Living here
Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates96.4%
College graduates45.6%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Trussville
The Trussville Industrial Development Board (IDB) encourages light industrial development within the city which creates jobs and expands the city tax base. The IDB is currently marketing industrial sites in the Ned Paine Industrial Park. They also facilitate networking between industrial tenants within the city. The Trussville Redevelopment Authority (RDA) is working to revitalize the downtown area by seeking new businesses for the downtown area, and encouraging public/private partnerships to create an inviting atmosphere through aesthetic and streetscape improvements with the ultimate goal of creating a vibrant walkable downtown that will be a hub for community shopping and entertainment.
county
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.
county
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.
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.
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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