Alabama has a great track record when it comes to attracting major manufacturers to locate in our state. From aerospace to automobiles, well known companies are investing billions here and in the process, adding high paying and stable jobs to our economy. These companies come because our state workforce has an amazing work ethic, and have shown in companies like Mercedes and Boeing that they produce excellent products.

State government has played a critical role in attracting these companies. By organizing incentives, locating plant sites, coordinating local governments, and marketing the benefits of locating here, state government is key to bringing these jobs to Alabama. There are critics that say government should not be in the business of economic development. They are wrong. State and local governments have always been in the economic business, by their role in public education.