Economic Development

a mural on the side of a building that reads "Welcome to Crawford Alabama. It's a Southern Thing!"

Expanding Alabama Mural Trail Offers Passport with Prizes

The Alabama Mural Trail encourages tourists and locals alike to explore the state’s rich culture and history through public art.

UA Expands Effort Responding to Rural Health Inequities

UA Expands Effort Responding to Rural Health Inequities

A UA-led project to equip communities in the state to be more resilient to health disparities is expanding its reach.

Young businessman charges an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station

UA-Led Electric Vehicle Project Wins Initial National Award

A proposal to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles will be developed further.

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Public Invited to Participate in the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development and partner organizations kick off the 2023 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge on April 22 and invite the public to participate in planned events.