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Baldwin County’s Kaishan Compressor Wins Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award

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Aerial view of a large industrial complex with multiple warehouse buildings, a small guardhouse, parking area, and greenery around.

Butting to Establish First U.S. Production Facility and Headquarters in Baldwin County

July 9, 2025

Group of people holding a large check for $100,000 made out to Coastal Alabama Community College, standing in front of mechanical drive systems equipment.

FAME – Built By Baldwin receives $100k donation from SAWDC

June 12, 2025

Group of twelve people posing in front of banners and a building, one woman holding a hammer, possibly at a groundbreaking event.

A Historic Foundation, Growing Towards the Future: Construction Kick-Off Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for Fairhope’s K-1 Center

June 10, 2025

Aerial view of a large construction site featuring a developing industrial building, with cranes and machinery visible.

Novelis Bay Minette Reaches Major Milestones in Q2 2025

May 14, 2025

Maximus Meats to Construct Food Processing and Retail Facility, Bringing 60 Jobs to Summerdale

March 27, 2025

Three men pose for a photo at a conference, smiling and holding an award, with a colorful backdrop and conference banners in view.

Baldwin Preparatory Academy Wins Site Selectors Guild 2025 Project With A Purpose Award

March 14, 2025

Large industrial warehouse building with multiple trucks parked and loading dock doors, surrounded by trees.

Developer to Bring 92,000 Square Feet of Cold Storage Space to Foley

March 12, 2025

New 54-Room Hotel and Popular Steakhouse Coming to Bay Minette

January 29, 2025

Two scientists in lab coats and protective eyewear working with test tubes and a pipette in a laboratory filled with glass containers and plant samples.

Green Health Laboratories Announced 50 Jobs, High-Tech Testing Facility in Foley

January 27, 2025

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Baldwin County’s Kaishan Compressor Wins Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award

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An empty parking lot in front of a large, closed Kohls store on a sunny day, with trees and blue sky in the background—future site as Buffalo Rock Company is expanding to Loxley.

Spanish Fort Town Center Redevelopment Gains Momentum with Infirmary Health Investment

June 25, 2026

Four nursing students in maroon scrubs stand by a medical mannequin in a hospital bed, smiling as they practice patient care—a scene reminiscent of hands-on training at the 121 acre industrial park site in Foley, Baldwin County, AL.

Baldwin Preparatory Academy and Coastal Alabama Launch Dual Enrollment Stand-Alone Practical Nursing Program

June 24, 2026

Six people in business attire stand smiling in front of a large excavator on a grassy field during the Butting groundbreaking in Loxley, with a tree behind them and a blue sky with scattered clouds overhead.

Butting USA helps earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award from Area Development

June 22, 2026

A group of people stands in a meeting room, posing for a photo while holding a large ceremonial check labeled “North Foley Industrial Park.” The check is dated June 2023, celebrating the Butting groundbreaking in Loxley as attendees look on.

Latest State SEEDS Funding Will Create New Baldwin County Industrial Park

June 2, 2026

A graduation ceremony takes place indoors with students in caps and gowns on stage. As Buffalo Rock Company expanding to Loxley is announced, graduates receive diplomas from officials. A large screen displays the event, with flags visible in the background.

Baldwin Preparatory Academy Celebrates Historic First Graduating Class

May 21, 2026

A large, modern industrial warehouse with a blue entrance and a sign reading BUFFALO ROCK stands in Foley’s newly acquired industrial park, thanks to a $3.3 million SEEDS Grant. It’s surrounded by grass, trees, and a mostly empty parking lot under partly cloudy skies.

Buffalo Rock Company Expands Gulf Coast Operations with New $10 Million Facility in Loxley

April 30, 2026

An aerial view of the Butting USA factory with congratulations text for winning a 2024 CiCi Award. A badge says CiCi Awards Winner and a caption reads: Manufacturing pipe systems. Butting community impact recognized with CiCi award.

Butting USA Recognized for Community Impact with a Trade & Industry Development CiCi Award

April 1, 2026

A group of twelve people, dressed in business and casual attire, stand together smiling on a wooden stage. A projection behind them reads Mayor Ralph Hellmich & the City of Foley Awarded $3.3 Million SEEDS Grant to Acquire Industrial Park.

Foley Awarded $3.3 Million SEEDS Grant to Acquire Industrial Park and Strengthen Economic Growth in Baldwin County

March 19, 2026

A group of people pose together on stage, some holding certificates and smiling at the camera. The celebration highlights Hatch-a-thon, which supports startups growth and local businesses, bringing together both men and women for this achievement.

Hatch Fairhope Celebrates Successful Hatchathon Launching Companies and Welcoming High School Builders

January 29, 2026