Report: Alabama Sets New Record With $8.7B In Investment, 17,000 New Jobs

By Jerry Underwood – Made in Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey announced today that companies locating new facilities in Alabama or expanding existing operations invested $8.7 billion in growth projects during 2018, establishing a new annual record for the state.

These economic development projects, outlined in the comprehensive 2018 New & Expanding Industry Report released today, will generate an anticipated 17,000 new jobs in communities across the state.

“By attracting this historic total for new capital investment in 2018, Alabama is showing the world that it is a prime location for business and that our skilled workers can handle every challenge,” Ivey said.

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