Over the past decade, Alabama has recorded strong economic growth numbers. Its economic cycles have mirrored those of the United States, though on a more moderate scale. Manufacturing is at the center of the Alabama economy. The manufacturing sector accounts for almost 20 percent of the gross state product and 16 percent of the state’s nonagricultural employment. A major contributor to the state's success is the Alabama Industrial Development Training, the state's workforce training program ranked #1 in the nation by Expansion Management in 2006, helps to train a capable workforce for new and expanding companies.

Alabama is a state with great economic growth. The state’s pro-business climate allows its corporate citizens to grow, prosper and profit. At the center of the United States’ fastest growing, most populous region, and with 11 metropolitan areas and a variety of industry sectors, Alabama’s economy is characterized by great diversity and a bright future for success.