SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
MONTGOMERY, AL — The State of Alabama continues to attract investment and drive economic momentum across multiple sectors, with new job announcements, infrastructure projects, and innovation efforts bolstering the state’s competitive edge in 2025.
Economic Highlights:
- Job Growth: Alabama added more than 9,800 jobs statewide in Q2 2025, with strong gains in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive supply chain sectors.
- Foreign Investment: Major expansions were announced by Hyundai Mobis in Montgomery and Toyota Mazda Huntsville, adding a combined $290 million in capital investment and 1,200 new jobs.
- Small Business Resilience: The Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) reports a 12% increase in micro-loan approvals and startup registrations compared to the same period last year.
Infrastructure & Innovation:
- The Alabama Department of Commerce launched “Tech Forge Alabama,” a new program to support AI, robotics, and clean tech startups through regional accelerators and university partnerships.
- Construction has begun on the I-85 Corridor Logistics Hub near Opelika, a $110 million project expected to create over 600 long-term jobs.
Workforce Development:
- AIDT, Alabama’s premier workforce training agency, opened its new Cybersecurity Training Center in Birmingham, with plans to train 2,000 workers annually in high-demand digital skills.
- The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship expanded registered apprenticeship programs in rural counties, particularly in healthcare, construction, and information technology.
“Alabama is proving that you don’t have to choose between tradition and innovation. We’re building a 21st-century economy anchored in hard work, technology, and inclusive growth,” Ellen McNair, Alabama Secretary of Commerce, stated.
For more information, contact the Alabama Department of Commerce at (334) 242-0400 or visit their website, www.madeinalabama.com.