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Alabama economic development organizations

There are 184 economic development organizations in Alabama. Combined, these Alabamian economic development organizations employ 607 people, earn more than $136 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $219 million.
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Types of economic development organizations in Alabama

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
 
184
 
$135,858,808
Urban development organizations
 
76
 
$52,342,406
Convention centers and visitor bureaus
 
5
 
$9,570,597
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Economic development organizations by major Alabama cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Birmingham
 
49
 
$49,609,361
Montgomery
 
21
 
$4,524,486
Mobile
 
15
 
$40,695,005
Huntsville
 
13
 
$1,870,330
Tuscaloosa
 
7
 
$14,923,127
Daphne
 
6
 
$2,548,659
Auburn
 
6
 
$3,724,871
Gadsden
 
5
 
$889,117
Anniston
 
5
 
$0
Decatur, AL
 
4
 
$6,362,979
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Job trends for Alabama economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
26
1-10
 
37
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of economic development organizations in Alabama

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
44
$250k to $1M
 
27
$1M to $5M
 
19
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of economic development organizations in Alabama

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The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)

EDPA's primary focus is to help Alabama attract and retain industry. EDPA fills a critical role in business attraction by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location and providing information analysis and fact-based proposals to companies.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
17
EIN
58-1904013
IRS type
501(c)(6)

South Alabama Regional Planning Commission (SARPC)

South Alabama Regional Planning Commission (SARPC) is a locally controlled and organized instrument of local government in Southwestern Alabama.
Revenue
$23.0m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
212
EIN
63-0501382
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Innovation Depot

Innovation Depot: UAB partnership providing incubation for emerging biotech/life science companies in Birmingham, AL.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$16.2m
Employees
10
EIN
63-0917530
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Visit Mobile Bay

The Mobile Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official point of contact for convention and meeting planners, bus tour operators, travel agents and tourists and is the primary marketing agency to attract the aforementioned audiences.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
32
EIN
63-0968703
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission

TTSC promotes local tourism and sports, stimulating the economy and enhancing the quality of life for Tuscaloosans through events and conventions.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
10
EIN
27-3418028
IRS type
501(c)(6)

West Alabama Regional Commission

West Alabama Regional Commission plans and coordinates development, provides grant programs for businesses, and offers services for senior citizens.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
129
EIN
63-0519483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Birmingham Business Alliance

Birmingham Business Alliance unifies and advocates for economic development and prosperity in the Greater Birmingham Region through policy efforts and attracting talent.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
25
EIN
26-4629738
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association

We all prosper by working together in a unified effort to promote the sixteen-county region's natural, historic and man-made attractions. To promote travel and tourism in North Alabama.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
12
EIN
63-0524224
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Innovation Portal

Innovation Portal accelerates Gulf Coast startups, providing research, training, and support to enhance entrepreneurship and innovation in southwest Alabama.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3400545
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce promotes local businesses through its Chamber of Commerce and tourism programs as its mission. It is organized to facilitate the growth and advancement of community enterprises in Scottsboro, AL.
Revenue
$775.6k
Assets
$410.4k
Employees
7
EIN
63-0417629
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Talladega County Economic Development Authority

Talledega County Economic Development Authority recruits new businesses and expands existing ones by developing industrial sites and conducting marketing activities. Luther C. Miller Jr leads the organization from its base in Sylacauga, AL.
Revenue
$840.9k
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
3
EIN
63-1013094
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance

Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance promotes economic development of Baldwin County by recruiting new business and aiding the expansion of existing business. The Alliance collects and compiles demographic information, including census data.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
7
EIN
63-1116390
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Decatur Morgan County Tourism

Decatur Morgan County Tourism's primary mission involves promoting tourism in both the city of Decatur and Morgan County, Alabama. The organization acts as a Convention and Visitors Bureau seeking to attract visitors to the area.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
8
EIN
63-1003684
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Marshall County Tourism and Sports

To stimulate the local economy by creating and promoting a unique leisure experience for overnight guests of Marshall County, Alabama.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$446.2k
Employees
4
EIN
63-0896194
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Cullman County Tourism Bureau

Cullman County Tourism Bureau promotes business in Cullman County by fulfilling its primary purpose of promoting tourism in the city of Cullman and throughout the county.
Revenue
$791.4k
Assets
$752.9k
Employees
0
EIN
88-2148797
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Dothan Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau

Promotion of tourism in and around Dothan, Alabama by informing and educating the general public and various agencies and organizations about the area and its culture, its history, its activities, and its events.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
0
EIN
63-1067137
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Economic Development Association of Alabama

EDAA advocates for economic development in Alabama through legislative action and professional development opportunities like workshops and conferences.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$775.1k
Employees
2
EIN
63-0886994
IRS type
501(c)(6)

REV Birmingham

REV is an economic development organization that stimulates business growth and improves quality of life in Birmingham, Alabama's City Center and its Neighborhood Commercial Centers.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
18
EIN
20-0763511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodlawn United

Woodlawn Foundation revitalizes and transforms the Woodlawn Community in Birmingham, AL through community wellness and real estate revitalization.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
11
EIN
27-4051072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Birmingham Business Alliance Foundation

The Birmingham Business Alliance Foundation promotes business growth, educates the community, and funds research to identify competitive niche industries.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$83.1k
Employees
0
EIN
57-0892546
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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