Monday, June 30, 2014

Baldwin gets 6th AdvantageSite

LOXLEY, Ala. -- Loxley Commerce Site late last week became Baldwin County's sixth site to be designated an Alabama AdvantageSite. The program is coordinated by the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama and is a collaboration between the private sector and state and local governments aimed at increasing the marketability of locations in Alabama. Since its inception in 2008, the program has recognized 48 locations in the state after meeting guidelines such as utility and environmental standards, size, zoning and accessibility. The 152.5-acre Loxley Commerce Site is about two miles from Interstate 10. This site is also adjacent to the to the 50-acre Loxley North Property which received its designation in July of 2013. The program is sponsored by the Alabama Department of Commerce, Alabama Gas, Alabama Power, the North Alabama Industrial Development Association and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. (Source: al.com, 06/27/14)