Known as the Heart of Dixie, Alabama's economy thrives on many industries.

Home to major auto manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and Hyundai, plus an extensive network of parts suppliers, Alabama is a hub for car-making.

Headquarters of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and aerospace leaders like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Airbus, Alabama continue growing their presence in the space sector. With IT firms like CGI, DST Health Solutions, and Intergraph, Alabama's tech sector is rapidly expanding.

Alabama is also the top producer of fertilizers, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and other chemical products. The chemicals industry is a major employer. Timber is one of Alabama's most lucrative exports, buoyed by the state's thriving forestry industry.

With a skilled workforce, excellent transportation infrastructure, low costs, and pro-business policies, Alabama provides advantages that attract investment and enable companies to thrive.