U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $450,000 To Enable Bioscience Job Growth in the Birmingham Region
July 27, 2021- EDA awards $450,000 grant to enable bioscience job growth in Jefferson and Shelby County, Alabama.
Shelby County in the News
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Shelby County Career Corps Program Launches
June 29, 2021-CAWACO Funds New Program Through 58 INC and Shelby County Chamber Foundation
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OHenry’s Coffee Opens Mt. Laurel Location
June 17, 2021- New Coffee Shop Coming to Dunnavant Valley Community
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Kontane Logistics Opens New Columbiana Facility
June 4, 2021- Automotive Supplier Finds New Home in Renovated Columbiana Property
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Starbucks Planning New Location at Caldwell Mill and Valleydale Road
May 19, 2021- National Coffee Shop Locating at Busy Northern Shelby Intersection
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BioHorizons Announces New Expansion in Hoover
May 17,2021-Growing Medical Device Company Plans Larger Facility in Riverchase
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Avanti Polar Lipids Announces Expansion in Alabaster
April 9, 2021- Leading Bio Firm Plans New Facility to Accommodate Growth
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Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings Coming to Chelsea
April 5, 2021- Southern Wings Inc. officials celebrated the announcement of their newest locations of Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby’s with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site along US HWY 280 in Chelsea. Mayor Picklesimer thanked everyone involved in the effort and recognized Chelsea resident Joseph Palladino who will serve as Regional Director of Operations for Southern Wings, Inc. Site prep has already begun with hopes of construction being complete in time for a fall, 2021 opening.
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BioGX Finds a New Home in Shelby County
February 9, 2021 - Leading biotech company announces plans for new headquarters, R&D, and manufacturing facility on Valleydale Road
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AGC Automotive breaks ground on new expansion
November 24,2020- Automotive supplier holds groundbreaking for 30,000 square foot expansion
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JumpStart AL – New Innovate Workforce Initiative Launched
July 16, 2020- 58 Inc. partnering with statewide education and industry leaders to launch virtual reality training
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Ace Hardware Opening New Store in Dunnavant Valley
May 19, 2020- 58 Inc. welcomes store owner David Majure to Shelby County and enjoyed working with leasing agent Kathy Dennis of The Shopping Center Group and developer Bill Thornton on this project.
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Printswell Announces Expansion
March 5, 2020- The national stationery design, manufacturing, fulfillment and distribution company, is expanding their operations in Pelham by purchasing property, constructing a new facility and increasing employment.
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Campus 124 will breathe new life into the former Valley Elementary School
February 25, 2020- New project in Pelham will transform the school into a mixed-use development with new offerings in restaurants and entertainment.
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2020 Industry Appreciation Event Held
February 24, 2020- 58 Inc. and The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce co-host Annual Industry Appreciation event which recognized companies engaged in workforce development initiatives and programming
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Half Shell Oyster House to Join Campus No. 124
July 9, 2021- One of the top seafood restaurants in the Southeast joining tenant lineup at Pelham development.
Jefferson State Community College Opens New Welding Lab
June 24, 2021- New Facility at Jeff State Valleydale Campus Provides New Opportunities for Shelby County Students
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DaySol Coffee Lab Opens in Old Town Helena
June 13, 2021- Upstart Coffee Roaster Bringing New Concept to Historic Helena
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Jersey Mikes Coming to Alabaster
May 19, 2021- New Restaurant Will Join Medical Mile Corridor
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Helena Welcomes New AT&T Store
May 17, 2021- New National Retailer Joins Development at Key Helena Intersection
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Chicken Fryd Announces Plans for Chelsea Restaurant
May 10, 2021- Local Family Bringing New Concept to 280 Corridor
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AutoZone and RaceTrac Coming to Chelsea
March 10, 2021- Two New Retailers Coming Soon to Hwy 280 in Chelsea
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Beer Hog Opens at Campus 124
April 2, 2021- The much anticipated opening of Beer Hog at Campus 124 occurred on March 31st with great response and overflowing crowd! Beer’s Hog’s new location allows them more space and amenities like the addition of a game room and private party room but also provided them the opportunity to add liquor and food options. For more information on leasing options at Campus 124 contact Melody Whitten (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
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58 INC. Names Amy Sturdivant Managing Director of Economic Development
January 29, 2021 - Shelby County's economic development organization names new leader.
Alabaster Named Top 50 Best Places to Live in America
September 23, 2020- Money Magazine Recognizes Alabaster For Superior Quality of Life.
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Shelby County Commission Joins Application for Life Sciences Study
June 9, 2020- County joins consortium of regional partners to apply for grant studying pharmaceuticals and bio-pharma needs in the Birmingham metro area.
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Home Goods and Five Below will locate in the former Best Buy location in Alabaster
March 18, 2020- Merchants Retail Partners announces new retailers
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The Canopy to Begin Site Prep Soon
March 5, 2020- The GenRev Properties development in Pelham will include multi-family, hospitality, retail and entertainment options.
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Dunkin Announces New Location in Alabaster
February 25, 2020- New retailer coming to Medical Mile on Hwy 31
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High School Ready to Work Students Participate In Interview Day
February 3, 2020- Students begin to consider their first job upon graduation
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