How low can it go? Etowah County’s jobless rate reached an all-time low in April, falling to 3.2 percent, and it should drop even lower, said Mike McCain, executive director of the Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Development Authority. The jobless rate …
NARMCO Plans Plant Expansion
It’s an existing company, but still a new industry for Gadsden. Prince Metal Stampings USA Inc., which already employs about 60 people in the city, will build a second auto parts plant at the Gadsden Airport Industrial Park this year. …
County’s Jobless Rate Drops Yet Again
Etowah County’s jobless rate in December dropped to tie an all-time low and 2005’s rate here also set a record. The state had a record-setting low rate in December, Gov. Bob Riley said. “Alabama’s economy continues gaining strength and gathering …
Industry Recruitment Flourishes
With four industry announcements totaling more than 300 jobs and three industries announcing expansions, 2005 was a good year according to Mike McCain, executive director of the Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority. “I believe when the Alabama Development Office’s annual report …