Why Alabama?
Thriving
Business Climate
Alabama is a state that appreciates the contribution of business and industry. Both public and private sectors are committed to helping them succeed. State and local officials work to create a supportive environment that fosters business success through workforce development. That commitment is exemplified by the many world-class companies that have chosen Win with Alabama.
One of the Healthiest Cost Structures and Business Climates in America.
#1 Best Business Climate
Business Facilities - 2018
#1 State for Manufacturing
Global Trade - 2018
“Top State for Doing Business”
Area Development - 2018
Those who do business in Alabama are in great company.
Airbus
Blue Origin
Drummond
Dynetics
Austal
Protective
CGI
Regions
Bombardier
Ebsco Industries
Shipt
Mazda Toyota
Adient
Amazon
AcelorMittal
Ascend
Azko Nobel
BASF
Baxter
Boeing
Carpenter
Equifax
Evonik
Freightcar America
GE Aviation
Georgia Pacific
GKN Aerospace
Hexcel
Honda
Hyundai
International Paper
Kronospan
Lear
Lockheed Martin
Magna
Mando
Mercedes Benz
Mitsubishi
Outokumpu
Pharmavite
Polaris
Sikorsky
SSAB
ULA
Westrock
weyerheuser
James Hardie
Steelcase
Global leaders don’t just arrive here. They thrive here.
Alabama is an ideal hub for foreign-based and internationally focused businesses. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama is a gateway to the rapidly growing markets in Mexico, Central and South America. Five Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and numerous sub zones currently operate in Alabama. Official U.S. Customs Ports-of-Entry are located at Birmingham, Mobile and Huntsville International Airports. Six Alabama banks provide complete international banking services for companies located in Alabama and throughout the Southeast. For more info, check out these links:
Export & Trade
Alabama Germany Partnership
Alabama International Trade Center
The Japan-America Society of Alabama
North Alabama International Trade Association
Focused on Innovation
Alabama supports the innovative spirit in emerging technologies by making investments in those who’ve competitively demonstrated the promise of creating ideas and products with the potential to change the world.
In events throughout the state each year, we seek to bolster the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by bringing universities, entrepreneurs, investors, and companies together to make this new generation of economic development a priority.
Alabama Launchpad, a public-private partnership, is at the core of the state’s strategic economic development plan to create jobs and revenue through innovation, entrepreneurship, research and development, and commercialization.
Learn more by visiting Alabama Launchpad's website.
