Morgan County Economic Development Association

Alabama Department of Commerce earns ISO certification for Quality Management - Made in Alabama MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system, becoming the first statewide economic development agency in the nation to achieve the internationally recognized standard. ISO 9001 is one of the world’s most recogn...

World-class companies reinvesting in our communities keeps our economy strong! Thank you Sonoco!

Council OKs Sonoco tax abatement, paving plan - hartselleenquirer The Hartselle City Council addressed economic development, zoning, road projects and other city business during its first meeting in August. Jeremy Nails of the Morgan County Economic Development Association presented a tax abatement request on behalf of Sonoco Products Co. Sonoco plans to purchase....

Decatur, Morgan County "Communities on the Rise"! Recognized as one of the Top 10 Places to Move to Tomorrow in Alabama!

https://goodgritmag.com/10-alabama-places-wed-move-to-tomorrow/

Welcome to Decatur, Morgan County!

Foam manufacturer expanding into Decatur OPI South LLC plans to invest $2.08 million in a Decatur manufacturing facility that is expected to create 23 jobs within three years.

Great addition to the outstanding local training opportunities offered at Calhoun Community College!

Where is the economy growing in Alabama? Decatur Metro is where! Look at the statistical data from 2022 to 2025.

Average annual wages increased $7,590, to a total average annual wage of $57,830, a 15.1% increase from 2022. Estimated employment also grew 8.3% to a 4,680 increase in total employment during the same period.

Alabama’s economy is growing, but these numbers reveal which cities are being left behind Huntsville added the most jobs while Baldwin County saw the steepest wage increases. Gadsden workers still earn $23,700 less annually than Huntsville despite strong gains.

https://www.madeinalabama.com/2026/07/farnborough-day-2-communities-meet-with-existing-partners-seek-new/

Farnborough Day 2: Communities meet with existing partners, seek new - Made in Alabama LONDON, England – At GE Aerospace’s display at the Farnborough International Airshow, a large digital map displays the company’s investments in Alabama. About 750 employees between its Auburn and Huntsville facilities. Investments of more than $100 million last year alone. Sixty in-state suppl...

📣Attention Job Seekers!

Join us at the Decatur-Morgan County Hiring Event, where employers from various industries will be on-site to discuss job opportunities and help you take the next step in your career.

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕑 2 - 5 p.m.
📍 Ingalls Harbor Pavilion
802-A Wilson Street NW, Decatur, AL 35601

Pre-register now at NorthAlabamaJobs.com/MORGAN

Thank you to our legislative delegation for supporting critical port infrastructure upgrades at the Decatur-Morgan County Port Authority’s Mallard-Fox Creek Industrial Park Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) Dock!

Boosting United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Rocket production drives our economy, secures national defense, and powers reliable access to space. 🚀

https://www.hartselleenquirer.com/2026/07/10/manufacturing-leaders-tout-growth-stress-workforce-development/

Manufacturing leaders tout growth, stress workforce development - hartselleenquirer Industry leaders, elected officials, educators and community members gathered Wednesday at the Sparkman Civic Center for the city& #039;s second annual State of Manufacturing event, where local manufacturing leaders expressed optimism about continued growth while emphasizing the need to develop t...