MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $200,000 grant to create new jobs in Brewton.
The Community Development Block Grant will provide water service for Provalus, a company specializing in business technology and support. Provalus plans to hire 300 workers.
Provalus, which located in Brewton in 2018, had originally planned to construct a building in the Dogwood Hill Technology Parks off U.S. Highway 31 but has since decided to remain in what was originally its temporary location in downtown Brewton.
“While Provalus has altered its original construction plans, the company remains committed to hiring 300 workers,” Gov. Ivey said. “Likewise, my administration will continue the support needed for these new job opportunities for Alabamians in Brewton, Escambia County and the surrounding area.”
CDBG funds will be used to upgrade water lines at the downtown building, which is undergoing renovation.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“ADECA is pleased to participate in a project that matches Gov. Ivey’s objective to provide jobs for Alabamians,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “We look forward to the positive impact this project will have in Brewton.”
Gov. Ivey notified Mayor Yancey Lovelace that the grant had been approved.
ADECA administers an array of programs supporting law enforcement and traffic safety, economic development, energy conservation, water resource management and recreation development.
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