Montgomery, Ala. — The Montgomery Chamber, in partnership with the Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board and Kershaw Investment Properties, LLC, has secured two SEEDS grant awards totaling $2.2 million. These grants, part of the State of Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, will drive the development of new industrial sites, further fueling Montgomery’s rapid capital investment and job creation momentum.Montgomery was one of only three counties awarded multiple SEEDS grants. The funding will support the development of two critical industrial sites and complement the $3.5 billion in advanced manufacturing projects already in progress. “The Chamber’s strong partnership approach to economic development has been so successful, and these SEEDS grant awards will ensure we are leaning forward with those same partners to be ready for growth and new job opportunities,” said Anna Buckalew, President & CEO of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce.
The SEEDS program, part of Alabama’s "Game Plan" for economic development, aims to fast-track the development of industry-ready sites across the state. “The SEEDS program equips local developers with the tools they need to ensure communities like Montgomery can compete on a national level,” said Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. The grants will fund two key projects in Montgomery. A site assessment grant for Kershaw Investment Properties will evaluate a 190-acre site along I-85, providing critical data for future development. The second grant, awarded to the Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board, will fund infrastructure development at the 230-acre CSX Select Gold site near Highway 31, priming the area for future industrial investment.Ray Roton, Chairman of the Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board, emphasized the collaboration that made this success possible. “This achievement reflects the strength of our partnerships with the Water Board, the Chamber, and Goodwyn Mills & Cawood. Together, we are ensuring that Montgomery remains a top destination for businesses looking to invest and grow.” These grants will unlock new development opportunities, drive industrial expansion, and sustain economic prosperity for the Montgomery region.
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With a mission to drive economic prosperity and build a greater life for all in the capital region, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is a full-spectrum economic development public/private partnership representing 1,600 businesses and organizations with over 90,000 employees throughout Central Alabama.
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Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
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