Importance of economic development discussed in Pell City By ELSIE HODNETT Home staff writer Contact Elsie Hodnett at ehodnett@dailyhome.com. The Daily Home 8 Dec 2012 Elected officials representing every municipality in St. Clair County attended a seminar about the importance of economic development Thursday. “We are involved with everything that creates jobs or taxes,” said […]
Grand Opening for Col. Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home
The St. Clair County Economic Development Council (SCCEDC) celebrates the opening of the new Col. Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on November 3, 2012 at 10:30am. Over 400 people attended to see the new facility and be a part of the festivities. In 2004, the St. Clair […]
Birmingham Region and St. Clair County Represent the Area in Japan
Representatives Meet with Executives of Yachiyo Manufacturing of Alabama and Honda at SEUS/Japan Conference TOKYO, JAPAN – October 1, 2012 – Representatives from the Birmingham Region, including St. Clair County and the Birmingham Business Alliance, recently attended the Southeast United States (SEUS)/Japan Association Conference in Tokyo, Japan. The purpose of the trip was to thank […]
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Riverside on map with new industry
Story by Carol Pappas Photos by Jerry Martin Look to a formerly vacant piece of property nestled between Interstate 20 and US 78 in Riverside and see the future going up. It is the site of Nufab Rebar, a new industry that will become the city’s largest employer. “What a day for Riverside,” Mayor Rusty […]
Pell City fabricator gaining global reputation
Story by Carol Pappas Photos by Jerry Martin “U.S. goods and services trade with Mexico totaled $341 billion in 2009 (latest data available for goods and services trade combined). Exports totaled $151 billion; Imports totaled $190 billion. The U.S. goods and services trade deficit with Mexico was $39 billion in 2009.” — Office of the […]
St. Vincent’s St. Clair unveils new services
Story by Carol Pappas Photo by Jerry Martin It hasn’t even been a year yet since St. Vincent’s St. Clair opened its doors in a new, state-of-the-art hospital. But new services continue to be added, employee rosters are growing, and use is up by double digit percentages. Interim President of Rural Hospital Operations Kidada Hawkins […]
Industries Expand in Steele Creating Over 70 New Jobs
Rain Bird and Yachiyo Manufacturing of Alabama Expand to Meet Market Demands STEELE, ALA. – August 15, 2012 – The St. Clair County Economic Development Council announced the recent expansions of the Rain Bird facility and Yachiyo Manufacturing of Alabama (YMA) facility both located in Steele, Alabama. Rain Bird Corporation is a privately held company […]
Jason Roberts: New EDC Project Manager
New EDC project manager says opportunity abounds in St. Clair County Will Heath – The St. Clair Times Jul 06, 2012 PELL CITY — From his desk at the St. Clair County Economic Development Council office, Jason Roberts can see opportunity in all directions. “I think we have great opportunities,” Roberts said. “I think it’s […]
Northside Medical expanding
Northside Medical in Pell City continues to make its mark on the medical community with a 14,000-squarefoot expansion of its facilities near I-20 and US 231 South. The addition on the north side of the existing facility will have a dedicated after-care suite and expanded diagnostic and patient-care areas to serve its growing practice. Target […]