Why Locate in Northeast Alabama

Northeast Alabama is located less than four hours from most major automotive manufacturers in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi. There are available industrial sites and buildings located one and a half hours or less from the proposed Volkswagen Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Workers and employers in Alabama have access to timely, industry-specific workforce development programs. Through statewide and local organizations and colleges, employers can take advantage of free technical skills training programs, labor recruitment assistance, and ongoing technical courses to help businesses remain competitive in the global market.

With over 300 automotive-related industries, Alabama has consistently offered very competitive tax incentives and business assistance packages to companies locating and expanding within the state. Northeastern Alabama provides additional support for potential and existing businesses through grants, loans, workforce training programs, and assistance with site selection. Extra incentives and assistance are available in certain areas of Jackson County through the state’s Enterprise Program.

The International Intermodal Center is your complete global logistics gateway. Located at the Port of Huntsville, the Intermodal Center is a U.S. Customs Port of Entry that provides a single hub location specializing in receiving, transferring, storing, and distributing international and domestic cargo via air, rail and highway.

From Europe, ocean service of containerized cargo entering Charleston, SC or Savannah, GA can be easily transferred to Northeast Alabama through the Intermodal Center. Also featured are daily 747 cargo flights from Luxembourg to Huntsville with two additional weekly flights from Huntsville to Mexico City. The center is served by all major freight forwarders.