The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama

What The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama does

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. It functions as the state's primary economic development convener, providing confidential, no-charge site location support, market and workforce research, and business intelligence to companies considering expansion or relocation in Alabama. EDPA is supported by more than 60 corporate partners — including Sustaining Partners Alabama Power Company and Regions Financial — and governed by a board of directors drawn from the state's largest employers across utilities, transportation, financial services, manufacturing, and professional services.

EDPA's product portfolio is organized as programs rather than as software products. Core programs include Alabama Launchpad (the state's most active early-stage seed fund investor), AdvantageSite (industrial site certification, with 59 active sites supporting 33 projects and $1.3B in cumulative investment since 2008), AL Intel (Alabama's first dedicated business intelligence research hub), FuelAL (statewide talent attraction and retention initiative operating across 11 host communities), ALEX (an 800-square-foot mobile career expo), and the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship program linking five Alabama HBCUs to paid startup internships. In January 2025 EDPA acquired Birmingham Bound to scale its technology company attraction capability statewide.

EDPA makes money through a nonprofit revenue model: recurring contributions from 60+ corporate partners across Sustaining, Regular, and General tiers, supplemented by programmatic grants from Innovate Alabama and other public-private partners. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (direct confidential engagement with prospective expanding companies, handled by VPs of Business Development and a dedicated Project Director managing the Buildings, Sites, and Communities Database), sales-led outreach to high-growth founders (via the new statewide tech attraction strategy), and event-driven programming (FuelAL Industry Summits, Anchor community cohorts). All services to prospective companies are provided at no charge.

Name

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama

Legal name

Economic Development Partnership of Alabama

Website

https://edpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama is a private nonprofit founded in 1991 and based in Birmingham that provides confidential, no-charge site selection, business intelligence, and talent attraction services to companies considering expansion in Alabama, funded by 60+ corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partner Contributions: EDPA is a private nonprofit organization supported by more than 60 Corporate Partners that contribute financially to advance Alabama's economic development. Sustaining, Regular, and General Partner tiers provide funding.
2. Innovate Alabama Partnership Funding: EDPA partners with Innovate Alabama on talent attraction initiatives like FuelAL. The acquisition of Birmingham Bound was made possible through donations and a tax credit from Innovate Alabama.
3. Program Sponsorships and Partnerships: FuelAL receives partnership support from Innovate Alabama and collaborates with host communities, employers, and ecosystem organizations for talent programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EDPA provides confidential, no-charge economic development services to companies considering expansion or relocation in Alabama, including site selection support, talent attraction and workforce data, incentive analysis, and market intelligence. Its offerings are organized around programs such as Alabama Launchpad, AdvantageSite, FuelAL, AL Intel, ALEX, Birmingham Bound, SEEDS, Alabama Talent Solutions, and Anchor Tuscaloosa, backed by a network of 60+ corporate partners and statewide stakeholders.

Product overview

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) operates as an economic development organization offering a portfolio of programs rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include Alabama Launchpad (early-stage seed fund and startup competitions), AL Intel (business intelligence and research hub), and AdvantageSite (industrial site preparedness). The talent-focused programs include FuelAL (statewide talent attraction and retention initiative), ALEX (mobile career expo), and Alabama Talent Solutions (ATS). EDPA acquired Birmingham Bound in 2025 to expand tech company attraction statewide. Supporting programs include Anchor Tuscaloosa and Anchor Auburn (community leadership cohorts) and the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship program connecting students to innovation-focused internships. The organization functions as a coordination and facilitation body rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alabama Launchpad: The state's most active early-stage seed fund investor, driving innovation and job growth through startup competitions and ongoing mentoring for Alabama entrepreneurs.
• AdvantageSite
• FuelAL (Fuel Alabama)
• AL Intel (Alabama Business Intelligence Center)
• ALEX
• Birmingham Bound
• SEEDS

Products and services

• Alabama Launchpad Program supporting Alabama-focused economic development activities delivered through EDPA for partner companies and communities.
• AdvantageSite Program providing site-related advantages and resources for companies evaluating Alabama locations.
• FuelAL EDPA initiative focused on available industrial sites, energy infrastructure, and fuel/power readiness data for Alabama prospects.
• AL Intel Proprietary business intelligence tool providing workforce, demographic, and site-related data to support corporate site selection in Alabama.
• ALEX (Alabama Incentive Exchange) Proprietary tool for analyzing state and local economic development incentives available to companies considering Alabama.
• Birmingham Bound Birmingham-focused talent attraction and community marketing initiative operated by EDPA.
• SEEDS EDPA initiative supporting community and stakeholder readiness for corporate economic development prospects in Alabama.
• Alabama Talent Solutions EDPA talent and workforce program providing workforce data, attraction support, and talent solutions to Alabama employers and prospects.
• Anchor Tuscaloosa Place-based EDPA initiative supporting economic and community development in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since FuelAL's inception, almost 2,000 students have been engaged statewide, reshaping perceptions of Alabama as a destination for early-career professionals.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

83 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Alabama Department of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025EDPA coordinates with the Alabama Department of Commerce and Innovate Alabama on a comprehensive statewide strategy to recruit and support high-growth technology companies. The strategy is organized around 'Alabama Puts Founders First,' using AL Intel to identify target companies in CatALyst priority sectors including defense technology, biotech, mobility, forestry, and advanced manufacturing.
• Innovate AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023FuelAL is a statewide talent attraction and retention initiative of EDPA in partnership with Innovate Alabama. The partnership funds talent programming including summer community experiences, school-year leadership cohorts, HBCU innovation internships, and statewide industry summits. Innovate Alabama also provided financial support including a tax credit enabling the Birmingham Bound acquisition.
• The Chamber of Commerce of West AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnchor Tuscaloosa is a collaborative initiative powered by FuelAL, bringing together key community partners including The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority, and Visit Tuscaloosa to strengthen the local talent pipeline.
• Southern CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern Company partners with FuelAL's HBCU Innovation Internship program. Southern Company's manager of workforce development noted the program is a powerful talent pipeline connecting the company with bright, purpose-driven HBCU students who bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to Alabama's communities.
• Birmingham Bound (acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDPA acquired Birmingham Bound in January 2024, a pioneering initiative that successfully attracted over 20 technology companies to Birmingham since 2018. Birmingham Bound now serves as the cornerstone for a statewide lead generation strategy for tech companies, with founding advisors including Britney Summerville continuing to provide guidance.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirbus (Airbus Americas, Inc.) is a Regular Partner of EDPA, with Daryl Taylor (VP & GM FAL USA) serving on the EDPA Board of Directors. Airbus has significant manufacturing operations in Alabama.
• Honda Manufacturing of AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonda Manufacturing of Alabama is a Regular Partner of EDPA, with Lamar Whitaker (VP – Plant Lead) serving on the Board of Directors. Honda has a major manufacturing plant in Alabama producing vehicles and engines.
• Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc. (MBUSI) is a Regular Partner of EDPA, with Federico Kochlowski representing the company on the EDPA Board. Mercedes operates a major SUV manufacturing plant in Vance, Alabama.
• HudsonAlpha Institute for BiotechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a Regular Partner of EDPA, with Co-chairman Jim Hudson serving on the Board. HudsonAlpha hosts interns from the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program and operates the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator (powered by gener8tor).
• ShiptcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipt is a Regular Partner of EDPA, with CFO Chris Falk serving on the Board. Shipt originally launched Birmingham Bound to support Birmingham's growing innovation ecosystem, and EDPA acquired Birmingham Bound in 2024 to expand it statewide.
• Innovation PortalcoreTechnology or IntegrationInnovation Portal is an employer partner in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program, hosting interns and providing real-world experience in Alabama's innovation ecosystem. Innovation Portal's executive director emphasized the importance of collaboration in creating meaningful experiences for students.
• TechstarscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechstars is an employer partner in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program, hosting interns at the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator. Techstars provides startup acceleration and mentorship in Alabama's innovation ecosystem.
• gener8torcoreTechnology or Integrationgener8tor operates multiple accelerator programs in Alabama including gBETA Bronze Valley, gBETA Huntsville, and the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator (powered by gener8tor), all of which host FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship cohort members.
• TechBirminghamcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechBirmingham is an employer partner in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program, providing project-based internships that connect HBCU students with Birmingham's technology and innovation ecosystem.
• Alabama A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlabama A&M University is one of five HBCUs represented in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Spring 2026 cohort. EDPA works with HBCUs across Alabama to connect students to paid, innovation-focused internships with startups, incubators, and accelerators.
• Alabama State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlabama State University is one of five HBCUs represented in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Spring 2026 cohort. Students from ASU participate in 12-week paid internships with Alabama innovation companies.
• Tuskegee UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuskegee University is one of five HBCUs represented in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Spring 2026 cohort. Tuskegee students gain hands-on experience and mentorship through Alabama's growing innovation economy.
• Lawson State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLawson State Community College is one of five HBCUs represented in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Spring 2026 cohort, connecting students to paid innovation-focused internships.
• Talladega CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTalladega College is one of five HBCUs represented in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Spring 2026 cohort, participating in the 12-week paid program with innovation ecosystem employers.
• Auburn UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuburn University is a University Partner of EDPA, with President Christopher Roberts serving on the EDPA Board of Directors. Auburn University is a key anchor institution in Alabama's innovation and research ecosystem.
• University of Alabama SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Alabama System is a University Partner of EDPA, with Interim Chancellor Sid Trant serving on the EDPA Board. The System includes UAB, which has received over $600 million in research funding and is central to Alabama's research and innovation ecosystem.
• Alabama Port AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlabama Port Authority is a Transportation/Logistics Partner of EDPA, operating the Port of Mobile which has experienced double- and triple-digit growth in container traffic, making it one of the nation's fastest-growing container ports.
• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVA is a Utilities Partner of EDPA. Alabama attracts significant defense-related investment (including Redstone Arsenal) partly due to the regional infrastructure support provided by TVA.
• PowerSouth Energy CooperativeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowerSouth Energy Cooperative is a Regular Partner of EDPA, with Gary Smith serving as EDPA Foundation Chairman on the Board. PowerSouth provides electric generation and transmission for Alabama's industrial base.
• Brasfield & Gorrie LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrasfield & Gorrie LLC is a Regular Partner of EDPA, with CEO Rob Blalock serving on the Board. Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the largest privately-owned construction firms in the U.S., contributing to Alabama's industrial and commercial development.
• Poarch Band of Creek IndianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoarch Band of Creek Indians is a Regular Partner of EDPA, with Tribal Chair & CEO Stephanie Bryan serving on the Board. The tribe operates PCI Gaming Authority and other enterprises contributing to Alabama's economy.
• Stillman CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStillman College is an HBCU partner participating in EDPA's FuelAL programs. Stillman College students are represented in the Anchor Tuscaloosa 2026 cohort and the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship program.
• Alabama CollectivecoreTechnology or IntegrationAlabama Collective is an employer partner in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program, hosting interns from Alabama HBCUs in innovation-focused roles across the state.
• Analytical AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnalytical AI is an employer partner in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program, hosting interns from Alabama HBCUs. A Fall 2025 graduate interned with Analytical AI as part of her transformative experience in Alabama's startup ecosystem.
• Birmingham PortcoreTechnology or IntegrationBirmingham Port is an employer partner in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program, providing internship opportunities that connect HBCU students to logistics and port operations in Alabama's economy.
• MGM Tech LabcoreTechnology or IntegrationMGM Tech Lab is an employer partner in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program, hosting HBCU interns for hands-on experience in technology innovation.
• SmartWizcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmartWiz is an employer partner in the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program. A Fall 2025 graduate interned with SmartWiz as part of the program, gaining experience in Alabama's startup ecosystem.
• TrebleOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationTrebleOne is a new employer partner in the Spring 2026 FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship cohort, joining the program for the first time alongside Zeus Research & Technology.
• Zeus Research & TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationZeus Research & Technology is a new employer partner in the Spring 2026 FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship cohort, joining 12 employer partners providing internship placements for HBCU students.
• C SpirecoreTechnology or IntegrationC Spire is a Technology Partner of EDPA, providing technology services and infrastructure support. C Spire has also brought fiber internet and broadband infrastructure to Alabama communities.
• ADTRAN Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationADTRAN Inc. is a Technology Partner of EDPA, contributing to Alabama's technology and telecommunications ecosystem as a provider of network solutions.
• Encompass HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEncompass Health is a Healthcare and Insurance Partner of EDPA, operating rehabilitation hospitals across Alabama and contributing to the state's healthcare infrastructure.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is a Healthcare and Insurance Partner of EDPA, with Tim Vines serving on the Board of Directors. BCBSAL is one of the largest health insurers in Alabama.
• McWane Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcWane Inc. is a Manufacturing Partner of EDPA, operating as a global leader in water infrastructure solutions with significant operations in Alabama.
• O'Neal Industries Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerO'Neal Industries Inc. is a Manufacturing Partner of EDPA, with President & COO Ruffner Page Jr. serving on the Board of Directors. O'Neal Industries is a diversified metals and aerospace company.
• Great Southern Wood PreservingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat Southern Wood Preserving is a Manufacturing Partner of EDPA, with VP of Manufacturing James Rane Jr. serving on the Board. The company produces pressure-treated lumber and is a major employer in Alabama's forest products industry.
• Kamtek Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKamtek Inc. (Magna Kamtek) is a Manufacturing Partner of EDPA, operating as an automotive supplier in Alabama's growing automotive manufacturing sector.
• SpirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpire is a Utilities Partner of EDPA, providing natural gas services across Alabama and contributing to the state's energy infrastructure for industrial and commercial development.
• Southeast Alabama GascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Alabama Gas is a Utilities Partner of EDPA, with Greg Henderson serving on the Board of Directors, supporting energy infrastructure for economic development in southeast Alabama.
• Central Alabama Electric CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Alabama Electric Cooperative is a Utilities Partner of EDPA, providing electric cooperative services supporting economic development across central Alabama.
• Energy SoutheastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy Southeast is a Utilities Partner of EDPA, contributing to the energy infrastructure supporting Alabama's industrial and commercial economic development.
• Thompson Tractor Co. Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThompson Tractor Co. Inc. is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, with Lucy Thompson Marsh serving on the Board of Directors, providing equipment and services supporting Alabama's industrial construction sector.
• The Cooper Group of CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cooper Group of Companies is a Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Partner of EDPA, with Angus Cooper III serving on the Board, providing logistics and transportation services in Alabama's supply chain ecosystem.
• CSXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSX is a Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Partner of EDPA, providing freight rail services that support Alabama's logistics and supply chain infrastructure.
• Norfolk Southern CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorfolk Southern Corporation is a Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Partner of EDPA, providing rail freight transportation supporting Alabama's industrial and commercial logistics network.
• AAA Cooper TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAA Cooper Transportation is a Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Partner of EDPA, providing trucking and transportation services across Alabama and the Southeast.
• Page & Jones Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPage & Jones Inc. is a Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Partner of EDPA, providing customs brokerage and logistics services supporting Alabama's import/export operations.
• Parker TowingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParker Towing is a Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Partner of EDPA, providing towing and maritime services supporting Alabama's river transportation infrastructure.
• Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. is a Food/Beverage Partner of EDPA, operating as one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the U.S. with significant Alabama operations.
• Balch & Bingham LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBalch & Bingham LLP is a Legal Partner of EDPA, providing legal services and counsel supporting Alabama's economic development projects and corporate relocations.
• BradleycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBradley is a Legal Partner of EDPA, providing legal counsel for economic development initiatives and corporate investment projects in Alabama.
• Burr & Forman LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBurr & Forman LLP is a Legal Partner of EDPA, providing legal services supporting economic development, corporate transactions, and business relocation projects in Alabama.
• Maynard Nexsen P.C.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMaynard Nexsen P.C. is a Legal Partner of EDPA, providing legal counsel and advisory services for economic development and business growth in Alabama.
• Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart P.C.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOgletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart P.C. is a Legal Partner of EDPA, providing employment and labor law counsel supporting Alabama's workforce and business environment.
• Fortif Law Partners LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFortif Law Partners LLC is a Legal Partner of EDPA, providing legal services supporting Alabama's economic development and business community.
• DSI Security ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSI Security Services is a Professional Services Partner of EDPA, providing security services supporting Alabama's industrial and commercial facilities.
• Elwood StaffingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElwood Staffing is a Professional Services Partner of EDPA, providing staffing and workforce solutions supporting Alabama's industrial and commercial employers.
• Graham & Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraham & Co. is a Real Estate Partner of EDPA, serving as the real estate developer for major projects like the Mercedes-Benz 500,000 sq ft logistics facility (Vance Ventures Project) in Alabama.
• Jim Wilson & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJim Wilson & Associates is a Real Estate Partner of EDPA, with Will Wilson serving on the Board. JWA is a commercial real estate development firm active in Alabama's market.
• Medical Properties TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Properties Trust is a Real Estate Partner of EDPA, providing healthcare real estate investment services contributing to Alabama's healthcare infrastructure development.
• Cushman & Wakefield | EGScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCushman & Wakefield | EGS is a Real Estate Partner of EDPA, providing commercial real estate advisory and transaction services supporting Alabama's business location and expansion needs.
• The Westervelt CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Westervelt Company is a Real Estate Partner of EDPA, operating as a diversified land and timber company that announced a production facility in Alabama in 2018, creating jobs in rural Alabama's economy.
• Webb Concrete & Building MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWebb Concrete & Building Materials is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, with Owner Phil Webb serving on the Board of Directors, providing construction materials and services for Alabama projects.
• Kemp Management ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKemp Management Services is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, with Mike Kemp serving on the EDPA Board of Directors, providing construction and management services for Alabama projects.
• ARCO/MurraycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARCO/Murray is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing design-build and construction services supporting Alabama's industrial and commercial development projects.
• BL Harbert International LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBL Harbert International LLC is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing international construction and engineering expertise supporting major projects in Alabama.
• Cooper Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooper Construction Company is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing construction services for commercial and industrial projects across Alabama.
• Dunn Building Company LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDunn Building Company LLC is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing construction services for Alabama's industrial and commercial development.
• Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing engineering, architecture, and environmental services supporting Alabama's infrastructure and development projects.
• Hargrove Engineers + ConstructorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHargrove Engineers + Constructors is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing engineering and construction services supporting Alabama's industrial and energy sector projects.
• Hoar Construction LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoar Construction LLC is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing construction management and general contracting services for Alabama's commercial and industrial projects.
• KPS GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPS Group is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing engineering and planning services supporting Alabama's development and infrastructure projects.
• Sain AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSain Associates is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing civil engineering and planning services supporting Alabama's commercial and municipal development.
• Schoel EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchoel Engineering is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing engineering services supporting Alabama's land development and infrastructure projects.
• Stone Building CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStone Building Company is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing commercial building and construction services across Alabama.
• VolkertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolkert is a Construction/Engineering Partner of EDPA, providing engineering, planning, and program management services supporting Alabama's infrastructure and development projects.
• Alabama Self-Insured Worker's Compensation FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlabama Self-Insured Worker's Compensation Fund is a Healthcare and Insurance Partner of EDPA, providing workers' compensation services supporting Alabama employers and workforce safety.
• China Doll / Dixie LilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChina Doll / Dixie Lily is a Food/Beverage Partner of EDPA, operating as a food products company contributing to Alabama's agricultural and food processing sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mississippi Development Authority: Mississippi's state economic development agency, a peer competitor for Southern manufacturing, forestry products, and aerospace projects. Like EDPA, it focuses on rural and Tier-2/Tier-3 city recruitment and competes for the same corporate RFPs in the Deep South.
• Georgia Department of Economic Development: Georgia's state-level economic development organization, directly competing with EDPA for Southeast corporate expansion and relocation projects. Like EDPA, it offers site selection, workforce data, and incentives to prospects considering the Southeast — particularly in automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
• South Carolina Department of Commerce: South Carolina's state economic development agency and direct competitor to EDPA for Southeast automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing projects. Both organizations run similar site-selection, workforce, and incentive packages targeting similar prospect profiles.
• Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development: Tennessee's state economic development agency, a direct competitor to EDPA for corporate site selection projects in the Southeast. Tennessee's no-income-tax position, TVA-powered infrastructure, and auto/aerospace cluster make it one of Alabama's most frequent head-to-head rivals in EDPA's deal pipeline.
• JobsOhio: JobsOhio is Ohio's private nonprofit economic development corporation, the closest structural analog to EDPA. Both are privately funded by corporate partners, operate statewide site-selection and business-attraction services, and target similar corporate expansion projects — competing head-to-head for many manufacturing and tech relocations.
• Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP): Virginia's quasi-independent state economic development authority, structurally similar to EDPA in its mix of public mandate and private-sector funding. VEDP competes with EDPA for federal/defense, port logistics, and advanced manufacturing projects along the Eastern Seaboard.
• Louisiana Economic Development: Louisiana's state economic development organization, competing with EDPA for Gulf South industrial projects including petrochemical, port-related, and manufacturing investments. Both organizations serve Southern states with similar industrial profiles and port infrastructure.
• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity: Florida's state economic development agency, competing with EDPA for Southeast aerospace, logistics, and tech relocations. Both organizations target fast-growing corporate prospects evaluating Sun Belt locations and offer similar site-selection, workforce, and incentive services.
• North Carolina Department of Commerce (EDPNC): North Carolina's state economic development organization and direct competitor to EDPA for biotech, advanced manufacturing, and tech-sector projects in the Southeast. Both operate similar data-driven prospect engagement and talent attraction programs.

Others

• Site Selection Group: A private site selection consulting firm that works on the corporate buyer side of the same transactions EDPA targets. While not a direct competitor (consultants advise companies; EDOs represent states), Site Selection Group influences how Alabama is evaluated versus competing states on corporate expansion RFPs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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