Partners
How We Work
Alabama Community College System
The ACCS is Alabama’s gateway to world-class, affordable education and technical training for the necessary skills to compete in a constantly evolving workforce. The system consists of 24 community and technical colleges, including the Alabama Training Network, and Marion Military Institute – one of five junior military colleges in the nation.
ACCS Innovation Center
The Innovation Center brings together the state’s community colleges, business and industry, and community partners to deliver rapid, industry-recognized non-credit training within some of the state’s most in-demand career fields.
Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association
AAMA supports sustainment, growth, and success for current and future Alabama automotive manufacturers and their suppliers, resulting in recognition as a global leader in the automotive world. At AAMA, our mission is to promote continuous education, improvement, and growth of the automotive manufacturing industry in Alabama.
Alabama Chambers
Alabama Chambers consists of Chambers of Commerce, their executives and staff, and members of business and community organizations that directly serve chamber of commerce work in the State of Alabama. In addition, we provide our members with exceptional services in the areas of advocacy, professional development, and communication of issues that affect the local business community.
Business Council of Alabama
Founded in 1985, BCA’s purpose is to improve the business climate statewide. With the help of the Alabama Legislature, BCA has been instrumental in securing reforms in several areas, including tax credit for small businesses, job creation, incentives for economic development, ethics reform, and workforce development. Our organization also serves as a networking outlet for businesses of all sizes.
Economic Development Association of Alabama
EDAA is a membership-based organization focused on promoting economic growth in Alabama. Economic development professionals throughout the state, along with individuals and companies in related fields, work together with the EDAA staff and board of directors to help positively influence state legislation and industrial growth within the state.
Manufacture Alabama
MA is the only trade association in the state dedicated exclusively to the competitive, legislative, regulatory, and operational interests and needs of manufacturers and their partner industries and businesses. MA represents hundreds of companies, from small to large, that share common interests and face similar competitive challenges. MA provides several services and resources that are key to vibrant manufacturing operations.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
MEP is a program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The program’s primary mission is to strengthen and empower small and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers through state-designated MEP Centers. The program comprises nearly 1,400 trusted manufacturing advisors and experts at more than 450 MEP service locations, providing any U.S. manufacturer with access to the resources they need to succeed.