Site Selectors

Customized reports are available for site selectors and businesses considering Marshall County for relocation. To request information or to schedule a visit, please contact the Marshall County Economic Development Council at 256-582-5100.

Important Contacts

Alabama Department of Commerce
http://www.madeinalabama.com
800-248-0033
Greg Canfield, Secretary of Commerce 334.242.0421
Angela Till, Deputy Secretary of Commerce 334-353-0221
North Alabama Industrial Development Association (NAIDA)
http://www.naida.com
800-669-9450
Brooks Kracke, President
Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)
http://www.edpa.org
205-943-4700
Bill Taylor, President
Alabama Department of Revenue
http://www.revenue.alabama.gov
334-242-1170
Kelly Graham, Economic Development Specialist
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
http://www.dir.alabama.gov
Tennessee Valley Authority
http://www.tvaed.com
(256) 430-4804
Warren Hicks, Alabama Economic Development Specialist

Marshall County At-A-Glance

Location

Marshall County is located in the Northeast portion of Alabama, within a 12-hour drive of half of the population of the United States.

It is less than a day’s drive to:

Atlanta, GA (150 Miles)
Birmingham, AL (65 Miles)
Charlotte, NC (360 Miles)
Chattanooga, TN (93 Miles)
Chicago, IL (580 Miles)
Dallas, TX (665 Miles)
Mobile, AL (330 Miles)
Nashville, TN (150 Miles)
New Orleans, LA (400 Miles)

Major Cities and Population

Albertville	21,160
Arab	8,050
Boaz	9,551
Guntersville	8,197
Total Population in County	93,019

*Source: US Census. City information is based on the 2010 Census.

Business Advantages

Financial Incentives

Alabama Capital Tax Credit Program allows qualifying companies to claim tax credit on Alabama income tax liabilities for capital costs on new construction and expansion projects in Alabama.
Industrial Development Bonds can be used to finance land, buildings, machinery, and equipment for new and expanding industries.
Ad Valorem Tax Abatements may be allowed for up to 10 years (except for educational funds).
Sales and Use Tax Abatements may be allowed (except for educational funds).
The Industrial Site Preparation Grant Program provides state grants to help new and expanding industries pay for industrial site preparation.

Transportation

Excellent four-lane highway system with quick access to I-59 and I-65.
International Intermodal Center located 49-65 miles from major cities in Marshall County.
Within three hours from Huntsville, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Nashville International Airports.
Waterway access to ports from Minneapolis to Mobile.

Available Workforce and Customized Recruitment/Training Programs

Right to work state
Approximately 84,342 underemployed workers in the Northeast Region
Low union presence
Free to low-cost workforce recruitment and training programs available