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Alabama Department of Commerce
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Supplier Support Team Alabama Department of Commerce Greg Canfield, Secretary of Commerce Mission: “ To coordinate economic development resources leading to quality job creation throughout Alabama. ” Organizational Components: Business Recruitment & Industry Expansion International Trade Office Office of Small Business Advocacy Film/Entertainment Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT)
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Alabama Department of Commerce One-stop source for economic development in Alabama. Comprehensive information on available buildings and prepared sites. Site visit coordination with local communities and regional partners. Customized research and information services.
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Alabama Advantages Transportation Infrastructure Workforce & Training Right-to-Work State Proven Track Record Center of Fastest Growing Region Competitive Tax Structure & Incentives One-Stop Permitting
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Alabama Facts Population4.8 m US Unemployment Rate (Nov. 2014)5.8% Alabama Unemployment Rate (Nov. 2014)6.0% New Private Capital Investment (2013)$4.4b Jobs: New & Expanding Industry (2013) 16,650
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Alabama Then…..
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Proud Home of Airbus Alabama Today …
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Alabama’s Successes $147 million Investment 2000 jobs Huntsville Plan to start production Q2 of 2016 Polaris Industries
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Alabama’s Successes $409 million annual impact $600,000,000 1000 jobs Mobile Airbus A319, A320, & A321 aircraft Airbus North America
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Alabama’s Successes $110 million Investment 2410 jobs Huntsville Manufacturing, R&D, and Engineering Remington Outdoor Co.
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Alabama’s Successes Mercedes-Benz US International $2.4 billion investment 3,300+ jobs Tuscaloosa C-Class, M-Class, GL- Class, and R-Class
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Alabama Logistics 6 Interstate highways Deep-Water Port at Mobile 4 Class 1 Railroads
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Available Rail Sites EDPA Website lists 498 sites and 503 Buildings Rail Status : Spur Available - 26 Items Rail Status : Onto Site - 23 Items Adjacent Track - 95 Items < Mile - 44 Items
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What I have learned about Rail Projects Railroads can negotiate rates best without any interference from me. Rail would be nice It’s not a Rail Site….. Until the Railroad Says It’s a Rail Site !
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Questions? Alabama Department of Commerce
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