$26 million, mixed-income development bringing 70 housing units to West Mobile Mobile, Ala. — A new mixed-income housing development supported by the City of Mobile has been Read More >>>

A strategic economic development project announced last year has reached a major milestone as Primo officially opened its new production facility at the SLB OneSubsea site in Mobile.

New South Lumber Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canfor Southern Pine, Inc., is investing $10.5 million to expand operations at its Mobile County facility, a move that will retain more than 250 jobs and strengthen the region’s position in the forest products industry.

Bender CCP announces plans to open a new Gulf Region facility in Mobile Commerce Park, expanding its operations to support the Maritime Industrial Base and growing shipbuilding and ship repair activity along the Gulf Coast.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fuel Alabama (FuelAL), a statewide talent attraction and retention initiative of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Read More >>>

New platform and logo reinforces Port’s role as a statewide economic driver and Alabama’s strategic position in the global supply chain. MOBILE, Ala. February 23, 2026 — The Alabama Read More >>>

Newly released federal data shows Mobile County’s economy continued its strong upward trajectory in 2024, with local real-GDP growth totaling approximately $2.046 billion between 2022 and 2024, representing a 9.2% increase over its 2022 level.

The delayed 2024 GDP figures, released following last fall’s government shutdown, show Mobile County’s economy grew by $949 million in 2024 alone, bringing total real-GDP to $24.3 billion. That represents a 4.06% growth rate for the year, well above both state and national averages.

The Mobile Chamber is proud to announce the promotion of Liv Griffiths to Talent and Workforce Programs Manager, strengthening the organization’s efforts to connect employers, educators and workforce partners to support economic growth and talent development across the region.

The City of Mobile is now accepting applications for a new $50 million loan program designed to support growth, create jobs, and encourage long-term economic development across the city.

Mobile, Ala. (January 20, 2026) — The Downtown Mobile Alliance has named Ellis G. Foster Jr. as its new Economic Development Director to continue advancing Read More >>>