AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoManufacturing & Jobs: Helix Electric has broken ground on a $45.3 million advanced fabrication campus in Hollywood, with the first phase expected to create more than 150 jobs by 2028. In Auburn, Vulcaflex has also started work on a new manufacturing facility. Investment & Innovation: Alabama approved Opportunity Zone nominations aimed at attracting investment, and a new state partnership with Heartland Forward will help communities prepare investment projects. Birmingham’s Techstars EnergyTech accelerator welcomed eight startups, building on 68 backed since 2019. Infrastructure: Broadband access has reached 90% of Alabama addresses at 100/100 Mbps, up from 25% in 2021. Business Risks: NexPoint Materials plans to close its Burkville plant in 2027 and move production to Indiana; Alabama also ranked 35th in a new state tax-competitiveness assessment. Household Economy: The state’s estimated homeownership rate slipped to 71.3% in 2025 from 72.6% the year before.
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