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A team effort between the Economic Development Association of Alabama, Alabama Department of Corrections, and Board of Pardons and Paroles: we had an informative discussion about the correlation between stable employment and reduced recidivism.
Learn more here in the Alabama Political Reporter: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/07/31/economic-developers-examine-prison-situation/ GOOD NEWS: Business Facilities Magazine is a respected publication in the field of economic development and this year, recognized Alabama’s achievements in several areas: business climate, manufacturing, workforce training leaders, automotive manufacturing, and foreign trade zone export activity.
Economic development is a continuous process of cultivating relationships, investing in human capital, and working with communities to find their hidden talent within. Governor Ivey, the Alabama Department of Commerce, and thousands of members of the business community collaborate daily to foster an environment conducive for economic growth. We work together as a team to recruit and retain business and industry, and ultimately, it is the heart and the quality of life people experience in Alabama that solidifies every project. More here in the Alabama Political Reporter: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/07/30/alabama-ranked-no-3-in-business-climate/ GOOD NEWS: 2A, a respected automotive supplier with locations in Italy, the United States, and China, launched R & D programs and has developed parts ready for assembly in various OEM lines. OEMs, or original equipment manufacturer(s), produce parts and equipment that can be marketed by other manufacturers. 2A’s recent expansion in the United States will result in approximately 50 more jobs at the Auburn, Alabama facility.
Through collaborative efforts between the public and private sector, our state has positioned itself as a national and global leader the automotive industry. In the past few weeks, the state of Alabama has had three major automotive industry-related announcements. 2A’s decision to expand its US presence at the Auburn foundry is an important component of the automotive supply chain and is a testament to the creation of an environment conducive for business. We are looking forward to the unveiling of 2A’s new technology in March of 2020. More here in the Alabama Political Reporter: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/07/26/ivey-announces-expansion-of-auto-parts-foundry-in-auburn/ Thank you to the Economic Development Association of Alabama, Department of Corrections, and Board of Pardons and Paroles for hosting an alternative workforce seminar. The program included an engaging tour of Ingram State Technical College as well as in-depth dialogue regarding the importance of steady employment and the correlation with reduced recidivism. #Our67  Thank you to Yellowhammer News for traveling to Marshall county to host a forum on rural broadband. Accessibility to high-speed internet is critical for jobs, healthcare, and education. Teamwork between the public and private sector is essential, and Alabama is off to a great start with grants administered through the Broadband Accessibility Fund. #Our67        GOOD NEWS: The United States is in the space race again. And what an appropriate and nostalgic time in history as this week, we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of man on the moon. Whether you are from here or just passing through, a drive along I-565 clearly depicts the role Huntsville, Alabama played in space exploration. More here in the Alabama Political Reporter: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/07/16/ivey-to-speak-at-dinner-commemorating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-launch-of-apollo-11/  GOOD NEWS - Rural Broadband Grants Administered: Access to broadband is a request that almost every large-scale employer makes when choosing a site within our state. As a response to the growing need for connectivity, in March 2018, Governor Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act into law, which authorized the creation of a broadband accessibility grant program. The bill, sponsored by Senator Clay Scofield and Representative Donnie Chesteen, created the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. This is a great start to achieving the goal of accessibility in all areas of Alabama.
Many rural counties do not initially have the tax base or level of population to fund the infrastructure needed for high-speed internet. The Broadband Accessibility Fund provides financial assistance in the form of grants for service providers to supply high-speed internet services in rural areas with 25,000 residents or less. Under the law, awards shall not exceed 20 percent of the total project cost. A team effort is needed to help achieve the goal of broadband accessibility, which includes state assistance for the infrastructure administered by ADECA, federal assistance through the USDA, and private sector investments. High-speed internet is needed for jobs, health care, public safety, and education - all which are integral to Alabamians' quality of life. More here in the Alabama Political Reporter: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/07/16/ivey-awards-grants-to-provide-high-speed-internet-to-several-communities/ Rain or shine, and in any outdoor temperature, Cathedral Caverns is worth the trip. The caverns remain about 62 degrees year-round and contain world records for stalagmites and stalactites. We enjoyed a visit on Saturday afternoon and added a 1.6 mile walk in as part of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge. #Our67 #100AlabamaMiles      GOOD NEWS: DC Blox in Birmingham now open - Data centers are one of the State of Alabama’s foundational business targets, meaning they intrinsically provide core competencies for a variety of industries. A Birmingham-based data center will help organizations in the area that serve the public and private sector become more efficient by allowing DC Blox to manage their data.
More here in the Alabama Political Reporter: www.alreporter.com/2019/07/12/dc-blox-holds-grand-opening/ GOOD NEWS: Gerhardi, Inc. Plant Now Open - Alabama has positioned itself as a leader nationally and globally in the automotive industry. Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield announced at the ceremony that our state currently ranks at number five for automobile production, with an anticipated rise to number two by 2024.
Gerhardi’s investment in Alabama will create an anticipated 235 direct jobs in the River Region. Gerhardi, a supplier, supports the automobile industry through innovative technologies related to plastics that include injection molding, electroplating, and assembly. Gerhardi executives shared that currently, the company has contracts with BMW and Mercedes and is seeking to do business with additional brands. Gerhardi’s decision to locate in the United States, and specifically, Alabama, is an important part of the supply chain and a testament to the creation of an environment conducive for business. Gerhardi has been in existence almost as long as the United States has been a nation and has a reputation for creating innovative, world-class components. Thank you, Gerhardi, for choosing Montgomery, Alabama as the site of your first plant in the US. More here in the Alabama Political Reporter: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/07/12/gerhardi-opens-auto-parts-plant-in-montgomery/ There is something to be said about excellent customer service and companies that emphasize it as part of their culture. Folks who take pride in their work truly can brighten someone's day. Nice work, Love's Travel Stop at I-65 Exit 208 (Clanton). Love's are my favorite stations! #Our67 ❤   Today auto supplier Gerhardi celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Montgomery. This is Gerhardi's first facility in North America! The project will create approximately 235 jobs in the River Region. #Our67       Republican Women of Huntsville July luncheon - the largest crowd in the club's history / Thank you to all who remain steadfast in upholding Republican policies. #Our67     Thank you to all who sponsored and attended the Alabama Bicentennial - Montgomery Biscuits game! Folks packed the seats of Riverwalk Stadium and players sported bicentennial jerseys to celebrate 200 years of Alabama history. #Our67     Over the past two weeks I have spent time in 15 Alabama counties. A favorite included Monroeville (Monroe County), where Tim and I stood in awe as we gazed upon the recreation of the famous scene in To Kill A Mockingbird. #Our67 #MonroeCounty     |
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