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Businesses that move to Covington County, Alabama, will have direct rail access to transport materials and products worldwide. The Three Notch Railway, which is owned by Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), boasts 34 miles of tracks and connects Andalusia with CSX in Georgiana.“G&W owns short line railroads that connect, local shippers...Continue Reading

If you live in the American South and have ever bought a bag of mulch from Lowe’s, there’s a good chance that it was made by Sims Bark. This family-owned business has been operational since 1974 and runs several mulch and soil manufacturing facilities across Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina,...Continue Reading

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