Alabama: Resources
Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
AAMA provides a variety of services to its members in a forum for interaction among automotive companies in Alabama. The site shares information among its members and provides an awareness of manufacturing trends, techniques and concerns.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 20, 2012
Alabama Department of Revenue
The website contains information for taxpayers, business, and practitioner communities in the state of Alabama. It provides an easy access to state and local tax information.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 10, 2011
Alabama Development Office
This website is dedicated to helping Alabama businesses increase their presence internationally. Services provided mainly focus on helping businesses export abroad. Alabama businesses receive these services free of charge. Trade leads, events, a resource guide, and other functions are also provided to aid businesses.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 10, 2011
Alabama Small Business Development Center
The Alabama Small Business Development Center works to promote economic growth in the state of Alabama. The center accomplishes this goal by providing assistance to Alabama business professionals through counseling and training, comprehensive information services, and access to experts in many fields.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 16, 2011
Business Council of Alabama (BCA)
The BCA is an organization whose goal is to improve Alabama’s business climate. Some of its activities include monitoring legislation that could hurt Alabama businesses and reducing business costs. News, events, and resources are also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 20, 2012
Center for Business and Economic Research
The Center for Business and Economic Research is part of the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce. The website provides multiple Alabama economic indicators such as population estimates and projections, income and employment levels, and GDP information. The website also provides useful links for further research.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 13, 2011
Central Alabama Women's Business Center
The Central Alabama Women's Business Center provides information to help women in Alabama to start, develop, and succeed in their own business. The site offers information on training, events, and links to numerous resources useful to women in business.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 20, 2012
Economic Development Partnership of Alabama
This site provides useful information and resources about what makes Alabama a good state in which to do business. Broad topics covered include location advantages, available properties, labor, quality of life, and industries, all of which are broken down into subcategories such as cost of operating or workforce development.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 12, 2011
Everything Alabama
This news service covers primarily local Alabama news, though national news that affects Alabama is also featured.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 12, 2011
North Alabama Industrial Development Association
The NAIDA provides a wealth of useful information on business in northern Alabama. There is an economic overview of the region in general, and the counties in the north of Alabama, including statistics. There are also other reports and data available on topics such as demographics, the labor force, and vacant business locations. Additionally, there are industry sector profiles available, which provide in-depth information on the major industries in the region.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 13, 2011
Northern Alabama International Trade Association
A member-based organization of businesses in northern Alabama and the Tennessee Valley region that provides an international networking forum, education on trade issues, and prepares businesses to compete in the global economy. Membership fees required and are based on the size of the business.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 20, 2012
U.S. Export Assistance Center of Birmingham
The Alabama branch of the Department of Commerce that specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 1, 2011