AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInvestment: Alabama’s latest Opportunity Zones include all 25 tracts Birmingham requested, including downtown Ensley and the Ensley Works area, with tax incentives intended to attract private investment to underserved communities. Manufacturing: Italian supplier Vulcaflex broke ground in Auburn on a $70 million synthetic-leather plant expected to create about 130 jobs. Rural Health: Alabama received a $199 million federal award for rural health care, offering a major funding boost as concerns about future cuts persist. Infrastructure: A $22 million contract will replace Etowah County’s Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge, while Auburn approved plans for a $3.74 million bridge replacement, with federal funds covering about 80%. Small Business: Birmingham Business Alliance is offering $30,000 grants to help local small businesses grow.
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