PAUL DEMARCO | Guest Columnist
With Thanksgiving this past week, it is a good time to reflect on Alabama’s blessings. The state has seen so many good and bad days over its 205 years. Yet, Alabama is seeing a renaissance across the board that is drawing both individuals and job creators to the state.
Despite the pandemic, Alabama has become an economic juggernaut with manufacturing leading the way. The state annually ranks as one of the best places to do business in the nation. When it comes to attracting new companies and having a business-friendly climate, Alabama annually makes the list because of its commitment to economic development. In addition, the Port of Mobile recently celebrated the completion of dredging to create a 50-foot channel depth, making it the deepest container port in the Gulf of America. This will also increase commerce in and out of Alabama and draw more international trade to the state…