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The EDPA will make a big pivot with its next cycle in response to Covid-19. The EDPA will use its Launchpad platform for a response competition – Reignite Alabama – to help deal with the economic impact of Covid-19. You can find details here. Reignite Alabama is defining four “wicked challenges” for the next applications.…
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We’re all feeling the impact of COVID-19. A few Alabama companies—and winners of Alabama Launchpad, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama‘s (EDPA) early-stage seed fund program—are stepping up to help. Here’s how! For more on the story please visit Bham Now Four Innovative Alabama Companies
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Two sites in Montgomery have received a key designation from the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama that could aid economic development efforts. The Montgomery Mega Site and the Kyser Property were designated Alabama AdvantageSites by the EDPA. For more on there story visit, https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2019/11/25/two-economic-development-sites-earn-key.html
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By utilizing state tax credit programs, qualified companies or individuals can divert part of their state tax liability to the following programs to help build Alabama’s research and technology opportunities or attract new and expanding industry. Donation Based Tax Credits Growing Alabama Tax Credits Supports the development of infrastructure on publicly owned industrial sites which…
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Birmingham, AL, February 7, 2024 – The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Innovate Alabama, announce the launch of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program – designed to diversify the pipeline of tech talent and create opportunities for underserved populations in the tech sector. The 12-week…
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Birmingham, Alabama, Feb. 5, 2024 – The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) hosted its highly anticipated inaugural Investor Connector event, bringing together fast-growing startups and out-of-state venture capitalists for two days of speed networking and relationship building. “We’ve been hoping to put together an event like this for a long time, so we’re…
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Birmingham, Alabama, Feb. 5, 2024 – The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) hosted its highly anticipated inaugural Investor Connector event, bringing together fast-growing startups and out-of-state venture capitalists for two days of speed networking and relationship building. “We’ve been hoping to put together an event like this for a long time, so we’re…
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Staff & Expertise Greg Blalock Project Director, Buildings, Sites, and Communities Database 205.540.6090gblalock@edpa.org Joined EDPA: 1997 Greg Blalock is a Project Director, overseeing the Buildings, Sites, and Communities Database at the EDPA and has served at the organization for the past 23 years. He graduated from Jefferson State Community College. Additionally, he has participated in the…
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TALENT ATTRACTION& RETENTION Alabama’s growing industries and natural resources position the state for growth. EDPA is committed to fueling that growth through helping Alabama’s communities and employers attract and retain the talent they need. Alabama needs to retain its best and brightest. But how? Alabama produces thousands of talented college graduates each year. It’s time…
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Staff & Expertise Carolyn Williams Talent Program Manager 312.206.3205 cwilliams@edpa.org Joined EDPA: 2021 Carolyn is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and a dedicated engagement specialist, working with EDPA’s talent pillar. She is a graduate of Howard University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic, Legal, and Management Communication. Carolyn’s professional interests are community engagement…
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