MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — A leading corporate site selection and economic development magazine magazine says Alabama is one of the top 10 states for doing business.
In this year’s list from Area Development, the Yellowhammer State moved up one spot to come in at number 7 in the nation. The state also earned three number 1 rankings in critical categories and scored in the top 10 in a dozen others.
This caught the attention of Gov. Kay Ivey, who issued a notice about the ranking, along with the statement, “Alabama is, indeed, open for business! This latest ranking by Area Development sends a clear message that Alabama is one of the most business-friendly states in the nation, offering the policies, infrastructure, skilled labor and space for companies to thrive.”…