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Gov. Ivey announces grant to help Ider businesses grow, create jobs
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $225,000 grant to help create new jobs and preserve existing ones in the town of Ider. Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide infrastructure necessary for Steel Plus, a local manufacturer, to expand and create 80 jobs. The proposed sewer line extension will also […]
Gov. Ivey announces $500,000 grant to develop career educational center in Oxford
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to transform a former manufacturing plant in Oxford into a multi-classroom regional training center for career and workforce development. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to develop the Choccolocco Research, Education, Arts and Technical Experience (CREATE) Regional Training Center at the […]
Gov. Ivey announces two grants for improvements in Mentone
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced two grants totaling nearly $600,000 to make improvements to enhance the quality of life and boost tourism in the town of Mentone. A $300,000 grant will help restore and repurpose a historic school as a business and community center, while a $295,000 grant will fund upgrades to an […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant for water and drainage in Moundville
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to improve infrastructure in the city of Moundville as part of a downtown renovation project. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program, will enable the city to revitalize its water system and provide drainage improvements along Market Street, providing safe and […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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