Alabama Department of Commerce

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...

09/08/2026

: The largest defense trade fair in Central and Eastern Europe offers Alabama an opportunity to showcase its defense capabilities.

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce is leading a state delegation this week at the 34thannual International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Known as MSPO, it’s the largest defense trade fair in Central and Eastern Europe and a significant opportunity to dis...

09/01/2026

GE Aerospace’s display at the Farnborough Airshow this August told a bigger story of its investments in Alabama.

🌟 About 750 employees between its Auburn and Huntsville facilities
🌟 Investments of more than $100 million in the last year alone
🌟 Sixty in-state suppliers

In the future, GE Aerospace will add 5,000 employees across the U.S. this year and put $1 billion into facilities in 17 states.

Auburn will be one of five communities worldwide to be part of a new $20 million workforce training program. 🤝

08/19/2026

: The agreement provides for the accelerated delivery of the six prototypes, with an option for an additional 12.

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Hanwha Defense USA has won a contract to deliver six prototype K9 Mobile Howitzers to the U.S. Army’s new Mobile Tactical Cannon program. This is the company’s first major contract with the Army and the artillery systems will be prepared for delivery in Opelika. The agree...