Quality Site
- 1,000+ acres
- Largest tract of land in North Alabama currently designated as an Alabama AdvantageSite / Due diligence completed
- 100% county-owned
Quality Workforce
- 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
- Labor Market Above National Average
- Competitive Wages Below National and State Average
- Alabama is a Right-to-Work State. No Union-positive Elections in Etowah County in 15 Years.
* Within a 60-minute drive of the mega-site
Mega-Site Fact Sheet
Quality Infrastructure
- Adjacent to I-59 | US-11 on-site
- Norfolk Southern, Main Line on site
- Electricity Provider: Alabama Power Company
New 115 kV substation being built on site in 2021
- Natural Gas Providers: Southern Natural Gas, Spire, Boaz Gas Board
Gas Mains: 4", 6", 8", 10", 12"
Gas Pressure: 150 psi, 300 psi, 500 psi - Water Provider: The Utilities Board of Rainbow City
Water Main Size: 12" - Sewer Provider: The Utilities Board of Rainbow City
Sewer Main Size: 6" - Telecommunications Provider: AT&T
Both Fiber and Copper available - Distance to Regional Airport: 10 miles to Northeast Regional Airport
- Distance to International Airport: BHM - 50 miles, ATL - 140
Quality of Life
- Cost of Living: 85.6% of national average
- Median Housing Cost: $138,000
- Average Apartment Rent: $650
- Healthcare Facilities: Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center
- Educational Institutions: Gadsden State Community College, Jacksonville State University’s Gadsden Center, University of Alabama’s Gadsden Center
- Thriving Historic Downtown Gadsden with Growing Arts and Entertainment District
- Beautiful Nature and Outdoor Recreation including Noccalula Falls Park, Coosa River & Neely Henry Lake, Martin Wildlife Park Trail, Twin Bridges Golf Course, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Lookout Mountain Parkway