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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

CityPop
Albertville21,160
Arab8,050
Boaz9,551
Guntersville8,197
Total Population in County93,019

*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

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