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One of the biggest barriers to growth in the modern economy is finding people to hire. A staggering 75% of employers globally say are having trouble filling roles. Modern businesses looking to move or expand don’t just look at tax rates and business incentives anymore, they also look at the...Continue Reading

Alabama was named one of the Top States for Doing Business by Area Development, a leading economic development magazine. The report credits two main reasons for Alabama’s success: a favorable property tax structure and strong investments in workforce development. AIDT (Alabama Industrial Development Training), a division of the Alabama Department...Continue Reading

Reliable, affordable utilities are an essential part of moving to any area. Businesses need to keep their operations running, while residents want fair rates for water, electricity, and gas. The utilities available in Covington County are one of its primary location advantages. While there are multiple infrastructure partners that you...Continue Reading

Residents of Opp, located on the Eastern side of Covington County, Alabama, have noticed several changes around town in recent years. The city has invested in significant beautification efforts to improve the quality of life of locals while attracting visitors, businesses, and future residents to the area.  “I think pretty...Continue Reading

Two move-in-ready facilities are available for purchase in the City of Opp in Covington County, Alabama. They make up the former Molded Fiber Glass (MFG) company’s plants, which were used to mold plastic and fiberglass products. However, the facilities can be adapted to accommodate a variety of manufacturing needs and...Continue Reading

The Twin Hangar Complex at the South Alabama Regional Airport 79J (SARA), a leading aviation OEM/support facility, will be available to rent in July 2025. Both hangars are large enough to accommodate a Lockheed C-130 or Boeing 737 or smaller fixed-wing aircraft, as well as rotary-wing aircraft for MRO work,...Continue Reading

When you cross the border from Florida to Alabama, you immediately enter Covington County, and one of the first places you encounter is the City of Florala. Its name represents both states (Flor-Ala), even though the town falls entirely on the Alabama side.“Florala has Lockhart to the west and Paxton...Continue Reading