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Here is today's summary of economic development news, a free service of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, representing Alabama's private sector investment in economic development.  If you enjoy NewsFlash, thank an EDPA Partner. 

 

In this issue:
Alabama economic development chief: State "on precipice of great things"
From fuel prices to cyber sneaks, technology chief says Airbus on the case
Trinity Medical Center to become Grandview Medical Center when it moves to U.S. 280
Hibbett Sports CEO speaks on new distribution center in Alabaster, creation of 150 new jobs
HudsonAlpha gives interns unique, hands-on research experience
AT&T Alabama to host job fair for plant technicians in Montgomery on Saturday

 

Alabama economic development chief: State "on precipice of great things" 

By Michael Tomberlin | mtomberlin@al.com 

on August 01, 2013 

POINT CLEAR - Armed with a new state branding campaign, coming off Alabama's most successful year for economic development in seven years and still flying high from landing Airbus a year ago, Greg Canfield couldn't hide his enthusiasm at the annual summer gathering of the state's economic development community.

 

"I found it difficult to concentrate on a few things," Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, confided as he took the podium of the Economic Development Association of Alabama's summer conference. "I think the State of Alabama is on the precipice of great things."

 

It's easy to find fuel for Canfield's optimism.

 

The Department of Commerce and local economic developers in 2012 recruited 82 companies to the state that invested $2.8 billion and created or committed to create 6,663 jobs. The same year, they assisted 351 companies with expansions, investing $2.7 billion and creating or pledging to create 14,186 jobs.


 

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From fuel prices to cyber sneaks, technology chief says Airbus on the case

on July 31, 2013

 

MOBILE, Alabama - Cybersecurity, alternative fuels and aerodynamics represent the Airbus Group's key objectives for developing its U.S. research and development partnerships in the coming decades, and the University of South Alabama is positioned to capitalize on all three.

 

That message, delivered Wednesday evening by the European aerospace juggernaut's chief technology officer, resonated strongly among the capacity crowd gathered at the University of South Alabama's Shelby Hall for the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce's Advisors and Directors Summer Meeting.

 

"We need to bring research into (the mix) to maximize opportunities with Alabama," Jean Botti, the company's technology chief, told the crowd.

 

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Trinity Medical Center to become Grandview Medical Center when it moves to U.S. 280

By Stan Diel | sdiel@al.com 

on July 31, 2013

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - When it moves from its Montclair Road campus to its new building on U.S. 280 in early 2016, Trinity Medical Center will be rebranded as Grandview Medical Center, hospital executives said today.

 

The name is a nod to the Grandview campus where the unfinished HealthSouth hospital is located, along with the corporate headquarters forDaniel Corp. andHealthSouth Corp.

 

"Grandview is a great name for this facility," Gov. Robert Bentley told executives and hospital leaders who gathered for the unveiling of the hospital's new name and logo.

 

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Hibbett Sports CEO speaks on new distribution center in Alabaster, creation of 150 new jobs

on July 31, 2013 

PELHAM, Alabama - Jeff Rosenthal, president and CEO of Hibbett Sports Inc. spoke today about selecting Shelby County as the location for a new distribution center with the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at the Pelham Civic Complex.

 

"We're really excited about being able to do this," Rosenthal said to the crowd. "We've looked at a lot of different places before we picked Alabaster in Shelby County because we felt very comfortable with the workforce and the community so we're very excited about putting it in Shelby County."

 

Rosenthal told the 184 members in attendance that the expansion into Shelby County will stimulate the county's economy and create around 150 jobs. Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon spoke about the new distribution center's impact, not only on Alabaster but on Shelby County as a whole.



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HudsonAlpha gives interns unique, hands-on research experience 

on July 31, 2013 

 

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Interns as young as 10th grade finished theHudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology BioTech program with a poster presentation explaining their research Wednesday afternoon.

 

BioTrain, HudsonAlpha's summer internship program, is an eight-week, immersive experience for Alabama students interested in biotechnology. Students work directly with researchers and biotechnology companies.

 

The program was designed to encourage an interest in science careers, said program coordinator Adam Hott.

"I learned more this summer than I would have in school or anywhere else," said Natalie Farmer, a junior at Auburn University studying mechanical engineering.

 

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[al.com]

 

 

AT&T Alabama to host job fair for plant technicians in Montgomery on Saturday 

on July 31, 2013   


MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- AT&T Alabama will host a hiring event for plant technicians on Saturday at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel.

Plant technicians work inside and outside to test and repair equipment and services for customers.

 

 In addition to paid training, outside plant technicians receive company provided vehicles and tools as well as benefits that include medical, dental and paid vacation.



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