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Thank you to everyone that attended our Workforce Development Forum today in Troy! There was so much great information shared throughout the event. Thank you Hayden Camp, IOM for emceeing the forum, and a big THANK YOU to all of today’s speakers! We appreciate each of you! Barry May | Alabama Community College System Joe Johnson, Leigh Shiver, Chad Sutton | Community College Workforce Panel Bobby Jon Drinkard | AIDT Patricia "Tricia" Stone | Economic Development Partnership of Alabama Sarah Mills Carter | Alabama Technology Network Paige Green Hutto, IOM, TMP, GCCE | Alabama Chambers Kevin Kidd | ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE Jeremy Knox | Pike County Schools Johnson Karla | Johnson Labs Inc

Bullock County is partnering with Franklin Field Airport and constructing new hangars in Union Springs. Franklin Field Airport is being utilized by the Auburn University Aviation School. Another win for one of our rural counties! #EconomicDevelopment #rurAL #BullockCounty

What a fantastic day at Grow Southeast Alabama’s 4th Annual Existing Industry Appreciation Event! 🌟 Yesterday, we gathered at Ravenwood Sporting Clays in Headland for a wonderful morning filled with networking, clay shooting, and delicious food. The weather was perfect, and it was incredible to see representatives from industries all across our region come together to connect and celebrate. A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us—your presence made this event truly special! #economicdevelopment #IndustryAppreciation

Don't miss out! There are only 8 remaining spots for our Workforce Development Forum on October 29, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM at the South Alabama Electric Coop in Troy, AL. This one-day conference is designed for human resources professionals, small business owners, chamber professionals, elected officials, and industry leaders ready to strengthen their workforce. With only 8 spaces left, secure your spot today! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eHwVEStA Key Topics Include: • How the Community College System Can Help with Your Workforce | Alabama Community College System • Training Opportunities within AIDT • How ATN Can Provide Specialized Training for Your Business • What Career Centers Can Provide • Workforce Resources Available Through Alabama Chambers • Your Workforce and EDPA Economic Development Partnership of Alabama • How High School Tech Centers Can Impact Your Workforce • Community College Workforce Panel Discussion | Joe Johnson, Chad Sutton, Leigh Shiver Wallace Community College LBW Community College Contact Executive Director Melody Lee is you have any questions at melody@growsoutheastalabama.com.

We're proud to have @TroyUniversity in our region! Go Trojans!

The Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors congratulated one of our Economic Developers, Philip W. Clayton, for his selection to Who's Who in America by the Marquis Who's Who Publications Board. Thank you, Phil, for all of the work that you do for our region! We are proud of you! #economicdevelopment

We celebrated Robyn Snellgrove of Crenshaw County at our GSEA board meeting this Wednesday as she prepares for her retirement. Robyn's last official day as the Crenshaw County economic developer is September 30th. We love you, Robyn, and wish you the absolute best in your next exciting chapter! You will be missed! #GSEAFamily

Go, Troy! #PikeCounty #TroyUniversity #InnovateAlabama

Exciting News for Union Springs & Bullock County! 🎉 The Alabama Career Center has officially opened a brand-new location inside the Bullock County Business Center at 104 Conecuh Avenue in Union Springs! This new resource offers FREE services to job seekers and employers, including: ✅ Job searches & résumé assistance ✅ Training opportunities & job leads ✅ GED/high school diploma referrals ✅ Specialized programs in healthcare, industrial maintenance, CDL, and more The Career Center will be open on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, from 9 AM – 3 PM. This launch marks a big step toward strengthening our local workforce and supporting businesses in Bullock County! 📍 Stop by to meet the team, explore opportunities, and see how the Career Center can help YOU! #BullockCounty #AlabamaCareerCenter #WorkforceDevelopment #GrowSoutheastAlabama

Exciting news for our Dothan and Houston County! Last Monday, the Wiregrass State Delegation awarded over $3.25 Million to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Dothan to enhance the Houston County Distribution Park. These crucial funds will drive essential sewer infrastructure improvements, paving the way for new industrial growth and economic opportunities throughout Houston County. This milestone highlights the strong collaboration between Houston County and the City of Dothan - working together to fuel progress and prosperity across our entire region. A big thank you to the Growing Alabama supporters that made this project possible: Friend Bank - Member FDIC Great Southern Wood Preserving Regions Bank MidSouth Bank River Bank & Trust Synovus Troy Bank & Trust Wiregrass Electric Cooperative Inc. South Alabama Electric Cooperative