Best of Alabama NewsCenter 2021: Economic development
Economic development in Alabama moved ahead at a rapid pace in 2021. (file)
As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to look back at 2021. In doing so, we’re taking a look at the stories you responded to the most and one that we felt like you should have noticed more.
These economic development stories remind us of ways the state moved forward in a challenging year.
Alabama Power receives approval for solar facility in Butler County
This Alabama Power solar project in LaFayette is similar to what the company will build in Butler County. (Alabama NewsCenter file)
Techstars Alabama EnergyTech announces 2021 class
A new class of Alabama Techstars EnergyTech Accelerator took place in 2021. (contributed)
Alabama distribution corridor shifts to high gear with Amazon in Bessemer
Amazon’s growing presence in Alabama and the Birmingham area is helping create an active distribution corridor. (file)
South Alabama Logistics Park seen as transformative project
The South Alabama Logistics Park is being viewed as a transformative project, building on the Port City’s economic development successes with new manufacturing and distribution space. (Burton Property Group)
Alabama plant part of Hyundai’s $7.4 billion investment to build electric vehicles
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama is part of the automaker’s plans to invest $7.4 billion in new EV production. (HMMA)
Editor’s choice: Alabama economic developers excited for what’s ‘Next‘
Alabama economic developers react to “Next” campaign from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.
Made in Alabama Next from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.
