Economic Development Association of Alabama

We are excited to introduce our 2024 Summer Interns! These talented students will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in economic development this summer. Join us in welcoming our first intern, Jordan Hosp! Jordan is a student at Wake Forest University and she is interning with PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. #SummerIntern #InternSpotlight #alabama #economicdevelopment #edaalabama #madeinalabama

The Conecuh County Commission, in partnership with Ecostrat Inc., has proudly received an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass! This prestigious rating highlights the county's robust biomass supply chain and paves the way for sustainable economic growth and investment opportunities. Congratulations to all involved in this remarkable achievement! https://lnkd.in/e5urfPAA #EDAA #EconomicDevelopment #ConecuhCounty #Ecostrat #Biomass #SustainableGrowth #InvestmentOpportunity

Attorney Marcel Debruge of Burr & Foreman, LLP will speak on Wednesday, July 24, during a session on the new state of labor relations/UAW. Marcel focuses his practice exclusively on representing management in all aspects of labor and employment law. He has successfully represented management in over eighty union organizing campaigns and assists clients with all aspects of union organizing. Debruge is listed in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and Super Lawyers. bit.ly/edaa2024 #alabama #economicdevelopment #edaalabama #madeinalabama

Join us on Wednesday, July 24 as Amy Brabham, City of Auburn Economic Development Department; Amber Turner, Limestone County Economic Development Association; and David Hutchison, Butler County Commission for Economic Development, lead a session entitled, "Existing Industry: How We Succeed." This panel will be moderated by Ansley Emfinger, Senior Project Manager, Chambers County Development Authority. bit.ly/edaa2024 #alabama #economicdevelopment #edaalabama #madeinalabama

Buff Teague, South Market Lead, JLL; and Michael Delaney, Agent and Partner, Delaney Property Group, will lead a session entitled, "Things a Commercial Developer Wished City Officials Knew" on Tuesday, July 23. An industry leader since 2010, Buff has tremendous experience in tenant representation. Teague oversees JLL brokerage operations in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Florida Panhandle. Michael is a partner at Delaney Property Group, LLC, a real estate development company specializing in single and multi-tenant retail development. Since 2004, Delaney has served as Vice President and Principal at Delaney Development, Inc., focusing on land acquisition, real estate sales, and timberland management. bit.ly/edaa2024 #alabama #economicdevelopment #edaalabama #madeinalabama

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day from the Economic Development Association of Alabama! #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #alabama #economicdevelopment #edaalabama #madeinalabama

John Norris, Chief Economist and Managing Director at Oakworth Capital Bank will be speaking on Tuesday, July 23, during a session dissecting what is really happening with the U.S. economy. John oversees investments and thought leadership for Oakworth Capital Bank. Mr. Norris was one of the bank's incorporators, and serves as the Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer, overseeing the investment strategy for approximately $2 billion in client assets. bit.ly/edaa2024 #alabama #economicdevelopment #edaalabama #madeinalabama

Thank you to our EDAA Summer Conference 2024 Bronze Sponsors! Barge Design Solutions Cullman Economic Development Agency Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance Limestone County (AL) Economic Development Association Ozark-Dale County Economic Development Corporation Shoals Economic Development Authority SSOE Group Wiregrass Economic Development Corporation #alabama #economicdevelopment #edaalabama #madeinalabama

Thank you to our EDAA Summer Conference 2024 Exhibitor Sponsors! Alabama Community College System Alabama Center for Real Estate Atlas Alabama Technology Network Dynamic Civil Solutions ECS Limited Fite Building Company LaBella Associates LATHAN ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, P.C. Morell Engineering, Inc. Sain Associates, Inc. Schoel Technical Training Aids, Inc. Terracon Transfr #alabama #economicdevelopment #edaalabama #madeinalabama

Thank you to C Spire for sponsoring the speaker session featuring Cedric Colbert, Senior Consultant at Global Location Strategies, on Tuesday, July 23. As a senior site selection consultant for Global Location Strategies, Cedric advises companies on making informed location strategy decisions that drive growth and success. Cedric holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s in applied economics from Auburn University. bit.ly/edaa2024 #alabama #economicdevelopment #edaalabama #madeinalabama