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Mercedes Investing $1B To Launch Electric Vehicle Production In Alabama

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Mercedes-Benz plans to invest an additional $1 billion in its Alabama operation, where it will set up electric vehicle production and build a battery plant in Tuscaloosa County. Mercedes-Benz has announced a $1 billion expansion plan in Alabama that includes the launch of electric vehicle production.

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FEATURE STORY: Accelerating In Alabama

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Bentley is implementing in Alabama. Bentley detailed for us in an exclusive interview with Business Facilities , Alabama is moving full speed ahead with a dynamic growth strategy that is rapidly transforming the state into an economic powerhouse. Mercedes is a great cheerleader for Alabama.”. They better think again.

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Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year

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Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. 30 — Alabama has been named Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year. This year, Alabama snatched a coveted jewel for its high-tech hub, Google’s $600-million data center. TINTON FALLS, NJ — Dec.

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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. When you talk to folks in Alabama, you might think from the slow-and-easy rhythm of conversation in the Deep South that nobody’s in a hurry to do anything.

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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

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When you talk to folks in Alabama, you might think from the slow-and-easy rhythm of conversation in the Deep South that nobody’s in a hurry to do anything. The Crimson Tide is rolling, big time, and now it’s brought in our top honor: Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year. billion haul in capital investment for Alabama.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Iowa remains the undisputed champ of traditional ethanol production, but the Hawkeye State has laid down a marker it’s not sitting on its hands as the future of ethanol unfolds: Iowa is second only to Alabama in leading the way to commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. VW, intent on selling at least 1 million U.S.-made

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Not So Wild A Dream

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That lack of good road certainly did not help the growth prospects in Northwest Alabama, which historically based its economy on natural resources—coal and pulpwood—and smaller cottage industries. Interstate 22 will open up Northwest Alabama. The competitive model has been to offer lower taxes and lower wages. Following the U.S.

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