58 INC.'s purpose is to advance economic prosperity and business health through a collaborative partnership among stakeholders focused on targeted initiatives and business recruitment to assure a robust economy in Shelby County, Alabama. The primary focus is balanced job growth in the commercial, retail, and industrial sectors. The organization serves as the lead for industrial, commercial, and retail recruitment, retention and workforce readiness initiatives within all of Shelby County, Alabama and its municipalities. 58 INC. is the conduit to increase the economic vitality of Shelby County by working closely with various communities, corporate representatives, local government officials, business owners, private developers, chambers of commerce, and land-use planning officials to bring desired economic investment to all communities in Shelby County.

Mission Statement

58 INC. seeks to intentionally cultivate a dynamic economy and a prepared workforce for the benefit of our communities.

Goals

• To achieve balanced existing business and job growth in the industrial and commercial sectors.
• To serve as the lead for industrial, commercial and retail recruitment and retention to sustain a diversified economy.
• To advance economic prosperity and business health through a collaborative partnership among stakeholders focused on targeted initiative to ensure a robust economy

Operational Strategies

• Corporate Development
• Retail Development
• Talent Development
• Entrepreneurship Development

58 INC. is governed by a five-member board of directors: