A new industry in Sardis City that opened this summer has created seven jobs and eventually could employ as many as 30 people, according to owner David Talley. Premier Metal Deck Forms, which manufactures metal decking for bridge construction, shipped …
Company’s Investment Bringing 12 New Jobs To Area
A $2.5 million capital investment by Stamped Products Inc. will mean 12 new jobs for the area, Gadsden city officials said Tuesday. The City Council on Tuesday approved tax abatements for the company from non-education property taxes and non-education construction …
Gadsden Mayor Touts City’s Status On Job Growth, Wages, Unemployment
GADSDEN, Alabama — Gadsden Mayor Sherman Guyton Tuesday touted the city’s position among others its size, using figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Guyton’s point: Gadsden is doing well in a challenging economy, and has the ability to …
Gadsden State’s STEM Camp Teaches Automotive Manufacturing To Students
GADSDEN, Alabama — About 25 juniors and seniors from area high schools will be participating this month in a summer camp teaching automotive manufacturing skills. STEM Camp, short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, will take place June 17 through …
GM Honors Narmco Group Again
The Narmco Group, a leading global supplier of automotive stampings, assemblies, roll formed products and tools and dies, recently was honored by General Motors as a “Supplier of the Year” for the second consecutive year. “Once again, we are very …
Gadsden Plant Will Produce Parts For Mercedes
Inteva Products soon will begin producing a sunroof for Mercedes-Benz, according to plant manager Daryl Thomas. The Gadsden City Council approved tax abatements Tuesday for the $7 million investment Inteva is making in the plant that will result in 80 …
Gadsden Approves Incentives For Industry
A $7 million expansion at Inteva Products will add 80 jobs, according to Gadsden city officials. The City Council on Tuesday approved tax abatements for the expansion. The resolution before the council said it would add 10 jobs the first …
Industrial Prospects Bring Hope For 2013
The Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority will start 2013 with seven active industrial prospects considering locating here, which is more activity than a year ago, according to Executive Director Mike McCain. McCain in an interview said the prospects include automotive and …
Gadsden-Etowah IDA’s 2012 Scorecard: Industries To Bring Area Jobs
The Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority’s scorecard for 2012 includes seven new or existing industries that eventually will result in about 400 additional jobs, according to Executive Director Mike McCain. McCain said the industries represent investments totaling about $30 million. “There’s …
Etowah School Board Approves Aviation Technology Agreement
Etowah County Schools now is in the airplane business. The county Board of Education late Tuesday approved an agreement with the Alabama Aviation Center in Albertville to begin a dual enrollment program in airframe technology at the Etowah County Career …