Alabama Department of Commerce

10/14/2026

: Renowned business publications Inc. and Fast Company recently featured Alabama’s thriving bioscience sector, praising our state for decades of investment and strategic planning as manufacturing returns stateside. 🧬

The article mentions in , the recently planned $6 billion manufacturing facility by in Huntsville, among others.

💡A look inside: “Alabama has a unique value proposition with its ability to do everything from early-stage discovery and life-changing research through advanced manufacturing across the state,” – Alex Cate, Senior Project Manager, Commerce

The state is cementing its reputation as the country’s new bioscience frontier thanks to decades of strategic investment, workforce readiness programs, and industry partnerships focused on innovation.

10/09/2026

: Alabama gains a net average of 984 skilled trades workers from other states each year and is projected to see an additional 8.1% growth from 2024 to 2034.

Montgomery, Alabama – Alabama’s skilled trades employment grew 11.3% from 2019 to 2025 and ranks sixth nationally, according to a new industry report. The top five states for skilled trades growth were all in the West, and Alabama’s expansion to a skilled workforce of 366,240 outpaced all its...

10/05/2026

It takes everyone to build Alabama. Take a look at this year’s past SEEDS award recipients. ⭐️

SEEDS is a grant program administered by Commerce and EDPA that accelerates the development of industry-ready sites, boosting economic growth across the state.

“Alabama continues to lead because we invest in the fundamentals that make growth possible, including ready sites, skilled people and the infrastructure to support serious industry,” – Governor Kay Ivey.

Round 4 award announcements will be made later this month.

10/01/2026

: The Alabama Entertainment Office was a resource for recent films in north Alabama and sees potential for more Alabama-made movies.

Athens, Alabama – This north Alabama city’s Southern charm, welcoming leaders and residents, and can-do attitude have made it the backdrop for two soon-to-be-released feature films. Now, local and state leaders see more movie-making potential not just for the Limestone County seat, but the entir...

09/30/2026

: The state’s new ranking on the annual list is an improvement over 2025 and 2024.

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Alabama has again been named among the nation’s top 10 states for doing business by Area Development magazine, continuing a streak of high rankings in the national publication’s annual analysis. In the publication’s 2026 Top States for Doing Business report, Alabama ...

09/22/2026

: The international tour will put five Alabama firms in pre-arranged business-to-business meetings to explore new partnerships and emerging business opportunities.

Montgomery, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Global Business Office and Export Alabama are leading a week-long, aerospace and defense-focused international business development mission to Belgium and Germany this week. The delegation includes five Alabama firms and is designed to h...

09/16/2026

In Alabama, we know there’s more to life than just work.

And thanks to our state’s diverse landscapes and vast cultural offerings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From hiking trails in mountain ranges and miles of sandy beaches to award-winning restaurants and celebrated entertainment options, life in Alabama makes every day special.

09/14/2026

: Redstone is currently home to 10% of the total personnel expected for the U.S. Space Command headquarters.

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – A year after Huntsville was confirmed as the permanent U.S. Space Command headquarters, more than 140 uniformed and civilian personnel in the command are now working at Redstone Arsenal. That’s about 10% of the organization’s total workforce that will eventually be in Roc...

09/11/2026

: The grants announced Thursday are $16,016 for the 72-acre Collinsville Industrial Park and $41,041 for the 56-acre Fyffe Industrial Park.

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Two industrial sites in DeKalb County will soon be assessed for improvements and expanded job creation potential, thanks to funding from the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy program. The grants announced Thursday are $16,016 for the City of Collinsv...

09/10/2026

: Commerce is the first statewide economic development agency in the nation to earn the certification.

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system, becoming the first statewide economic development agency in the nation to achieve the internationally recognized standard. ISO 9001 is one of the world’s most recogn...