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

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Baldwin Community + Economic Development Foundation Joins Innovate Alabama Network

October 31, 2023

H.L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport Breaks Ground on New Terminal Building in Fairhope

October 16, 2023

Alabama Industrial Access Road and Bridge Corporation Awards $5 Million Grant for Infrastructure Improvements at Novelis Site

October 11, 2023

Novelis Partners with Alabama Power to Bring 160+ MW of Renewable Energy to Bay Minette Facility

October 11, 2023

Baldwin County EDA’s efforts gain top honors

October 6, 2023

Baldwin County Receives Excellence Award for Local Aerospace Industry Development Services 2023 by The Business Concept

September 28, 2023

Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance Wins 3 Awards from the International Economic Development Council

September 19, 2023

Novelis Secures Long-Term Contract with Ball Corporation Subscribing all Can Capacity to Bay Minette, AL Plant

September 18, 2023

North Baldwin Utilities Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Water Infrastructure Improvements Needed for Novelis Plant in Bay Minette, Alabama

August 30, 2023

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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