The Eastern Connector — formally referred to as the I-759 extension — is going to be a reality, Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper announced Wednesday in Gadsden. The roadway, to be built as a Rebuild Alabama project, will …
Etowah County industrial site could be connected to Port of Mobile rail project
A major industrial site in Etowah County could be connected to a major Port of Mobile rail project. Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday said the Norfolk Southern Railroad, using its funds and federal state money, would invest in $231.6 million …
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 …
Koch Foods announces $16 million expansion, 135 jobs; city approves tax abatement
Gadsden, AL – Koch Foods has announced a nearly $16 million expansion and 135 jobs that will make the company Etowah County’s second-largest business employer. The company is investing $15.9 million to expand the production line at its Gadsden poultry …
GADSDEN-ETOWAH COUNTY, AL: THE PERFECT PLACE TO GROW
Start with hydroponic farming and home-grown herbal teas; move to craft beer and boutique wine; then add one of the world’s largest, most technologically advanced grain storage facilities; and include two major deboning plants and three major cold storage facilities—all …
Gadsden council approves tax abatement for $45 million Prince Metal Stamping expansion
Michael Rodgers The Gadsden Times The Gadsden City Council on Tuesday approved a tax abatement for a major expansion project at Prince Metal Stamping USA, Inc. The investment from the company will be $45,765,000, and the council agreed to abate …
Business Facilities Magazine for their September/October 2020 Edition
We have been featured in Business Facilities Magazine for their September/October Edition for Locations for Agribusiness Industry. Click The Link To View Article => Business Facilities September_October 2020
Spire Program Announcement
Spire has announced that it is providing $500,000 in matching gifts for our small commercial/industrial and residential customers impacted by Covid-19 thru its DollarHelp program at https://www.spireenergy.com/dollarhelp. Those Spire customers affected by the pandemic and in need of financial assistance …
RETURN TO WORK 2020 – MITIGATION PLAN POST COVID-19
The Alabama Technology Network (ATN), an entity of the Alabama Community College System and local MEP center, developed a Return to Work Plan as a response to COVID-19 to help guide small business and industry in their effort to resume …
Great Locations for Businesses—and Their Employees
22 Oct, 2019 By: Peter Francesconi For site selection experts and executives looking to locate or expand a business, evaluating different areas in terms of their utilities, transportation infrastructure, access to markets, etc., generally is an apples-to-apples comparison. But evaluating the “quality …