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Covington County, AL, is home to so many outdoor recreational places, events, and opportunities! Residents, tourists, and travelers are all encouraged to get to know our county better and see everything our great outdoors and recreation centers have to offer! Covington County is home to several parks, pools, lakes, hikin...Continue Reading

There is always something fun to enjoy here in Covington County, AL! Located in south-central Alabama, Covington County has a rich arts and entertainment culture! Our local communities are very active and promote many activities and events where people can immerse themselves in southern Alabama culture! Our county is hom...Continue Reading

Residents living in Covington County, AL, benefit from a lower cost of living and very affordable housing costs! Located in beautiful and charming southern Alabama, Covington County, is located right on the Florida border. This makes it an amazing place to live for people who like being in close proximit...Continue Reading

Covington County, AL, has several key benefits that businesses in any industry can utilize to succeed! The Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Forestry, Aviation/Aerospace, and Automotive industries are currently doing particularly well here in Covington County. The Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) is dedicated to establishing and sustaining a diverse industry bas...Continue Reading

The Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) is providing businesses in the county with workforce solutions! The CCEDC is dedicated to helping attract, retain, and expand businesses in the area! One of the ways we provide this support is by assisting businesses with workforce training and resources. Find Workforce Solutions Fo...Continue Reading

The Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) has put together an online profile so that you can meet our talented workforce! The CCEDC is dedicated to helping site selectors and businesses find the perfect location and workforce for their individual business needs. One of the ways the CCEDC does thi...Continue Reading

Businesses in Covington County, AL, are encouraged to take advantage of locating in our affordable, shovel-ready, and adaptable industrial parks! Our county is home to two certified Industrial parks. The Opp Industrial Park is located in Opp. And the Sutton Road Industrial Park is located in our county seat o...Continue Reading

Businesses in Covington County, AL, benefit from our access to national and international markets because of our unique location. Covington County is located in southern Alabama, on the border of the major market state of Florida. Our county enjoys lower cost of living and more affordable properties while still bein...Continue Reading

The Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) now has a comprehensive list of available sites and buildings for sale, rent, and lease! The CCEDC’s new economic development website is dedicated to helping site selectors and business owners find the right properties to fit their business needs. This is why th...Continue Reading

Covington County, AL, is now your online resource for business support and incentives! The Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) prides itself in helping new and existing businesses thrive here in Alabama. The CCEDC provides support to attract, retain, and expand the businesses and industries in our county! Incentives for Covingto...Continue Reading

The Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) has a new website that is dedicated to being your online source for economic development news and updates! Covington County, AL, located in southern Alabama and just a short distance from the Florida border, is known for its thriving business culture. Our county’...Continue Reading

Business has certainly been booming this past year, certainly more than many people expected on the heels of a major pandemic. As the economy has rebounded dramatically, countless fast-growing companies have been seeking locations where they can grow. Area Development’s latest “Top States for Doing Business” feature looks at some o...Continue Reading

The Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) has compiled and released our county’s profile, for free, on our website! Covington County, AL, is located in south-central Alabama on the border of Florida. Our county is known for our skilled workforce, low cost of living, and excellent business resources. Site selector...Continue Reading

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have already received nearly $800 million in assistance, as part of the $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA directe...Continue Reading

Those looking to stay up-to-date on all of the latest news in Covington County, AL, are encouraged to follow our social media pages! Covington County is located in south-central Alabama, on the Florida border. The Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) is dedicated to helping businesses and the workforce i...Continue Reading

McDermott Aviation, LLC and Isolair, Inc. announced Thursday the location of its business operations to the South Alabama Regional Airport in Covington County, bringing about 30 new jobs to the area. McDermott Aviation was established in 1982, beginning operations as an Aerial Application specialist company. Since then, it has grown int...Continue Reading

New Website Targets & Engages Site Selectors and Business Prospects ANDALUSIA, AL -- Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) recently launched a newly designed website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and foster economic growth. The website is user-friendly, attention-grabbing, and packed with information about th...Continue Reading