NEAR EVERYTHING

ALABAMA

ADVANTAGE SITE

In The Heart of Alabama, Etowah County is ideally Located For Several Key Industrial Sectors

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The fastest-growing economy in the country is right here in Alabama, and we are centrally located for your success.

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The fastest-growing economy in the country is right here in Alabama and we are centrally located for your success.

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The MegaSite, ideally situated between Birmingham, Huntsville, Chattanooga & Atlanta, is the largest tract of land in North Alabama currently designated as an Alabama AdvantageSite.

1,100-acre AdvantageSite - ONE OWNER
100 ACRE/4.3 Million S.F., Shovel-Ready, Graded Pad
Over 1 mile of Norfolk Southern Rail On-site
2 Miles of frontage on Interstate 59

In addition to its convenient location, the site offers a 100-acre, shovel-ready, graded pad ready for development and superior ground, rail, and intermodal transportation throughout the Southeastern United States. One mile of Norfolk Southern rail is on-site, and the property has 2 miles of frontage on Interstate 59, which offers supply chain connectivity and easy access to major markets.

Regional Population: 1,200,000*
Regional Labor Force: 590,000 including 60,000 in manufacturing*
Educational Pipeline: 120,000 with Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) and 15,000 Annual Graduates with Certificate or Associate’s Degree (or higher)
Strong Regional Industry Sectors include Automotive, Aerospace, Metalworking, and Food Processing

* Within a 60-minute drive of the Alabama MegaSite

LATEST NEWS

NEAR Megasite Receives over $4.6 Million in SEEDS Funding, Makes progress toward New Interchange

Etowah County – The NEAR Megasite is buzzing with activity, and the Commission isn’t taking its foot off the gas. The County received $4.6 million

Rainbow City contributes $1 million to Northeast Alabama Regional Megasite

Rainbow City Mayor Joe Taylor called his city’s contribution of $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to the Northeast Alabama Regional Megasite “an investment

Etowah County gets $4.6 million state grant for megasite

Greg Bailey Gadsden Times Etowah County has scored another huge grant for its Northeast Alabama Regional Mega-Site. County officials learned Monday that they’ll receive $4.6

NEAR Megasite Receives over $4.6 Million in SEEDS Funding, Makes progress toward New Interchange

Etowah County – The NEAR Megasite is buzzing with activity, and the Commission isn’t taking its foot off the gas. The County received $4.6 million

Rainbow City contributes $1 million to Northeast Alabama Regional Megasite

Rainbow City Mayor Joe Taylor called his city’s contribution of $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to the Northeast Alabama Regional Megasite “an investment

Etowah County gets $4.6 million state grant for megasite

Greg Bailey Gadsden Times Etowah County has scored another huge grant for its Northeast Alabama Regional Mega-Site. County officials learned Monday that they’ll receive $4.6

Governor Ivey Announces $30 Million in Initial SEEDS Grants to Accelerate Development of Industrial Sites Across Alabama

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved over $30 million in grants under the new Site

NS Invests $8.7MM in Alabama Megasite

Written by Marybeth Luczak The Northeast Alabama Regional (NEAR) Megasite is said to be the largest tract of industrial property in north Alabama. Owned by Etowah County,

Etowah County gets more Growing Alabama money from Norfolk Southern for megasite

There’s about to be a vertical, and tangible, sign of progress at Etowah County’s NEAR Megasite. The county is getting $3 million more for the

County seeking bids for water tank at NEAR Megasite

The Etowah County Commission is taking bids for an elevated water storage tower at the Northeast Alabama Regional Megasite — the latest step in readying

Etowah Megasite renamed, next phase NEAR completion

01-06-2023 By Emma Kirkemier, News Editor The Etowah County Commission voted on January 3 to approve a rebranding of the county’s Megasite, now called Northeast

Etowah County Commission to contract with IDA for industry recruitment

Recent days have been all about unified efforts for the Etowah County Commission. Commissioner Jeffery Washington’s Unity Tree lighting Monday night was the fun side,

Etowah County Commissioners approve base bid for Little Canoe Creek Mega-Site

Miranda PrescottThe Gadsden Times Etowah County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a request for a bid on Phase II of the Little Canoe Creek Mega-Site. Waites

TARGETED SECTORS

In the heart of Alabama, Etowah County is ideally located for several key industrial sectors, including:

AEROSPACE

Situated right below Huntsville, the Etowah County region is ideally located near the Space Center, Boeing, and over 80 other aerospace industries and service providers. With an average of 350% more aerospace companies than the US average and 650% more aerospace engineers, the Etowah area is the perfect place to base aerospace operations. The market has grown by approximately 50% in the past ten years, and with the University of Alabama’s mechanical and aerospace programs growing quickly as well, the aerospace industry in Etowah County is ready to take off.

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AUTOMOTIVE

With an ideal location in the Auto Corridor, Etowah County is a perfect location for automotive processing. With at least three major multi-billion dollar car plants in the area, the Etowah region is just the right place to host an automotive boom. With 541% more automotive manufacturers and 1,196% more iron foundries than the US national average, there are plenty of resources, support, and skilled workforce in the area to support the industry.

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CHEMICAL

From resins to vinyl to raw materials, plastics and chemicals are an integral part of everything from everyday life to manufacturing. Surrounded by such giants as Occidental Chemical Corporation and Nexeo Solutions, the Etowah region is an ideal location for chemical and plastics growth. With 213% more plastics and resin manufacturers and an average of 125% more skilled workers than the US national average, this is a perfect new home to produce everything from the smallest chemicals to the largest plastics.

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FOOD PROCESSING

Home to some of the nation’s largest protein processors, the Etowah region has the space and climate to cultivate, produce, process and grow any kind of crop or livestock. With 815% more poultry processors and 333% more flour mills than the US national average, the innovation and development happening in Etowah County is cutting edge. Come be part of the future of food.

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TARGETED SECTORS

In the heart of Alabama, Etowah County is ideally located for several key industrial sectors, including:

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ETOWAH'S ECONOMIC

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NEAR EVERYTHING

ALABAMA

ADVANTAGE SITE

DUE DILIGENCE

DUE DILLIGENCE

LATEST NEWS

NEAR Megasite Receives over $4.6 Million in SEEDS Funding, Makes progress toward New Interchange

Rainbow City contributes $1 million to Northeast Alabama Regional Megasite

Etowah County gets $4.6 million state grant for megasite

NEAR Megasite Receives over $4.6 Million in SEEDS Funding, Makes progress toward New Interchange

Rainbow City contributes $1 million to Northeast Alabama Regional Megasite

Etowah County gets $4.6 million state grant for megasite

Governor Ivey Announces $30 Million in Initial SEEDS Grants to Accelerate Development of Industrial Sites Across Alabama

NS Invests $8.7MM in Alabama Megasite

Etowah County gets more Growing Alabama money from Norfolk Southern for megasite

County seeking bids for water tank at NEAR Megasite

Etowah Megasite renamed, next phase NEAR completion

Etowah County Commission to contract with IDA for industry recruitment

Etowah County Commissioners approve base bid for Little Canoe Creek Mega-Site

TARGETED SECTORS

AEROSPACE

AUTOMOTIVE

CHEMICAL

FOOD PROCESSING

METALWORKING

HEALTHCARE

TARGETED SECTORS

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