Shoals Economic Development Authority

10/16/2026

Sparks Industries is hiring for a Temporary Production Worker! See below for more information about the position and how to apply.

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10/15/2026

We are extremely grateful for our congressional delegation and their continued support for Hadrian and so many other projects throughout The Shoals!

A special thank you to Congressman Robert Aderholt for everything he does for our community! Projects like Hadrian wouldn't be possible without the support of so many, and we're excited to see submarines being built right here in Northwest Alabama!

10/15/2026

Valmet is hiring for several positions at its Florence facility!

Valmet’s Florence Service Center provides fiber process equipment design, manufacturing, and repair services.

Current openings include:
Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager
Product Engineer – Chippers and Drums
2 Temporary/Leased Machinist Positions

Those interested in the Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager or Product Engineer positions can find more information and apply online here:
https://valmet.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External?q=florence%20alabama

For the temporary machinist positions, applicants will need to visit Valmet's Florence facility in person to complete an application and bring a copy of their resume.

10/13/2026

We are grateful for all the work PROJECTXYZ, Inc. does and the impact they have on students in our area! Giving students the opportunity to learn about local industries firsthand plays an important role in building a strong workforce for the next generation.

Great work, ProjectXYZ!

10/08/2026

You’ve been waiting long enough. Episode 1 of Pure Shoals is finally here!

A huge thank you to Lindsay Cline for joining us for our very first episode and taking the time to share more about Hadrian, what’s ahead in Cherokee, and what this project means for our community.

Watch the full episode now!

10/08/2026

Today’s the day! We are so excited about the investment Hadrian has made in The Shoals and the impact it will have on our community and state for generations to come.

Trust us, you don’t want to miss this episode featuring Lindsay Cline with Hadrian! Episode 1 of Pure Shoals goes live at 10:00 AM!

10/07/2026

Calling all Shoals area automotive manufacturers! Don’t forget, the deadline to submit your AAMA Supplier of the Year nomination is next Monday, October 12th!

Nominations for the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association’s Supplier of the Year Awards are now open through October 12, 2026!

If you are or know a Shoals area automotive manufacturer or service provider that is an AAMA member, complete the nomination form linked below and email it to [email protected] by the deadline. Self-nominations are accepted and strongly encouraged.

Nomination form and more information: https://files.constantcontact.com/6c20c015101/2f41dcc3-0d10-493f-9b86-9d695f050d35.pdf?rdr=true

10/07/2026

Are you interested in working for Hadrian’s new facility in Cherokee? Hadrian already has 6 jobs posted on their website, with additional hiring starting next month! Local businesses interested in becoming a vendor can also fill out the Vendor Interest Form.

The best place to find job openings, information about Hadrian’s Cherokee facility, and details on becoming a vendor is https://www.hadrian.co/alabama.

We’ll have plenty more information to share in Episode 1 of Pure Shoals, dropping tomorrow at 10:00 AM CST, so stay tuned! You don’t want to miss it! Links to the Vendor Interest Form and Cherokee job openings are in the comments.

10/06/2026

Who wants free lunch and snacks at work? Hadrian employees will have free lunch and snacks, with Alabama’s very own Golden Flake hopefully making the snack list!

That’s just one of the things you’ll hear about in Episode 1 of Pure Shoals, dropping this Thursday. Stay tuned!