Two Alabama counties named fastest growing in the state trib.al/MUvNebN

Cast Products announced plans for a $6.7M expansion, retaining 200 jobs & adding 14 more. Partners include Athens Utilities, City of Athens, AL, Limestone County Economic Development Association, & Made in Alabama. This project furthers the Tennessee Valley Authority mission of service to improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Spectrum today announced it has been awarded an Alabama Capital Projects Fund grant of nearly $4.6 million to bring gigabit high-speed internet access to more than 1,100 homes and small businesses in Limestone County. (MORE): corporate.charter.com/newsroom/spect…

💥NEWS FLASH: OMCO Solar is opening its second Alabama manufacturing facility with a $10M project, creating 70 jobs at a new Huntsville location ⚡️bit.ly/3PXWrdl

Alabama has claimed the #1 spot among auto-exporting states for the first time ever! This achievement highlights our state's robust automotive industry and its vital role in the global market. Read more about Alabama's automotive success story: madeinalabama.com/2024/04/alabam…

LCEDA President & CEO Bethany Shockney joined the Alabama's delegation at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow. Bethany is fostering and strengthening relationships with prospective industries considering Limestone County while also engaging with existing industry leaders. #FIA2024

Hiring Event in Decatur on Sept. 17

#BREAKING: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc., located in City of Athens, AL, named Alabama’s Emerging Manufacturer of the Year. Business Council of Alabama bcatoday.org/the-business-c…

It was a beautiful day to celebrate the newly renovated Athens Farmers Market at Doug Gates Park! The park will serve as a local market and gathering place for the Athens/Limestone County community, and will surely be enjoyed for many years to come.🌟

We’re proud to share that the Career Connect Hiring Event, held in partnership with the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, was a great success! More than 180 job seekers attended, connecting with local employers across a range of industries.

⚡️NEWS FLASH: Firms plan $32.7 million project to build aviation facility at Pryor Field in Limestone County, advancing Alabama's goals to expand its aerospace/defense industry ➡️bit.ly/3HzC8Sx

⚡️NEWS FLASH: Nashville-based Loftis Steel & Aluminum plans high-tech operation in Decatur with 20 jobs ➡️bit.ly/45wZhOW

The LCEDA team enjoyed hearing from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey at the State of the State Address at the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives. Thank you to the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce for hosting the event.

⚡️NEWS FLASH: SEEDS grant to speed development of promising 430-acre industrial site in Limestone County ➡️bit.ly/4mcYpUx

Athens is the perfect spot for families that are relocating to the region. whnt.com/news/athens/at…

We are pleased to share that Fall 2025 enrollment numbers are continuing to grow! This semester is the first time student enrollment has surpassed 3,000 since 2018. Read more: athens.edu/athens-state-h…

⚡️NEWS FLASH: National publication 'Area Development' ranks Alabama among top states for business in new report ➡️bit.ly/4gQI6vL

Alabama delegation heads to SEUS-Japan meeting in Tokyo to strengthen partnership madeinalabama.com/2025/10/alabam…

LCEDA is proud to support the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation Pink Elephant Luncheon.