Vacant hospital land sees new life as shopping center In the 1970s, this land gave way to a new, three-story hospital for St. Clair County in Pell City. In the 1980s to accommodate this quickly growing city, a fourth floor was added. Ten years ago, the hospital saw its last patient moved to its new […]
Pell City could see millions in economic growth with new 19-acre retail development
Repurposing an old space for a new life–that’s what Pell City leaders hope to do with a new retail development off of I-20, where the old hospital was. [click to watch video] Monday during the Pell City city council meeting, members moved to approve an incentive agreement with the developer of the project, Noon Pell […]
Small Business Week, online resource center offer help to small business
Continuing to build on the foundation it put in place more than a decade ago, the St. Clair Economic Development Council has added another building block – the Small Business St. Clair initiative – and will launch its first ever Small Business Week Nov. 1-6. The week raises awareness about the importance of small business […]
National Cement of Alabama making $250 million investment in Ragland facility, will save 132 jobs
‘IT’S MONUMENTAL’ RAGLAND — The St. Clair County Commission and the Ragland City Council both approved a tax abatement Thursday for National Cement of Alabama. Those moves came after the company announced one of the largest single economic development investments in St. Clair County — $250 million. “It’s important for our county,” Commission Chairman Paul […]
St. Clair Growth
Economic trend continues for county If anyone is keeping score of late, St. Clair County’s tallies in the economic development column looks enviable from most vantage points. Calling activity in the investment and jobs creation arena “robust” in 2019, St. Clair Economic Development Council Director of Industry and Workforce Development Jason Roberts also hints at […]
St. Clair County launches new long-term economic development initiative
WKW Erbsloeh expansion will bring 30 new jobs to Pell City
PELL CITY — Local officials announced that WKW Erbsloeh is expanding, investing $12.5 million and creating 30 additional jobs at its facility in Pell City. “We love to see our local companies make decisions to grow and expand in our area,” said Mayor Bill Pruitt. “WKW is one of our largest employers, and we congratulate […]
Pell City’s Advance Tank & Construction $2.5M expansion will create 12 new jobs
PELL CITY – A local industry, Advance Tank & Construction, announced it is making a $2.5 million expansion and adding 12 new jobs. “We are pleased to be upgrading our facility and capabilities in Pell City,” said James “Jim” Clay, the chief operating officer for Advance Tank & Construction. “We have been in the community […]
Benjamin Moore Inc. announces $32.8M expansion at Pell City plant
PELL CITY — Benjamin Moore Inc. announced Friday it is making a $32.8 million capital investment at its Pell City Industrial Park plant, adding eight new full-time jobs. “It’s always good to have our companies grow and invest here,” said Jason Roberts, assistant director for the St. Clair County Economic Council. The expansion will include […]