Alabama’s Global Footprint is Driving Economic Growth in Key Industries
September 30, 2019
By Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce
It’s no secret that Alabama has been a prime U.S. destination for foreign direct investment for many years.
This really began in 1993, when Mercedes-Benz selected Alabama for its first U.S. auto assembly plant. The decision, which climaxed an intense nationwide competition for a coveted industrial prize, stood as a compelling seal of approval from a gold-plated global brand.
Since then, Mercedes’ success in Alabama has served to lay a foundation for future foreign investment acro...
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