NS Invests $8.7MM in Alabama Megasite

The Northeast Alabama Regional (NEAR) Megasite is said to be the largest tract of industrial property in north Alabama. Owned by Etowah County, it is located along a Norfolk Southern mainline and interstate I-59. Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Industrial Development team …

Work Ethic Strong For Local Workforce

Work ethic strong for local workforce EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK Greg Bailey Gadsden Times | USA TODAY NETWORK What’s the No. 1 selling point for the workforce in Gadsden and Etowah County? David Hooks says it’s old school and simple — and …

A Different Way to Work

The Venue will offer coworking office space for entrepreneurs Donna Thorton Gadsden Times/ USA Today Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority Director David Hooks says Phase 4 of the Coosa Landing development could be completed by the end of the year, and …

Bringing coworking space to Gadsden 

Gadsden, AL – The City of Gadsden has approved another improvement at The Venue at Coosa Landing that will support local economic development efforts, entrepreneurship and innovation in Gadsden and Etowah County.   “We’re excited to continue our development of …

Fehrer Automotive invests $6 million in expansion

Gadsden, AL – Fehrer Automotive held an official opening and ribbon cutting for a new expansion at its Gadsden plant on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, marking continued growth for one of Etowah County’s largest manufacturers. The company has invested more than …