Incentives - Calhoun County | Economic Development Council

Incentives
Incentives
The Calhoun County Economic Development Council (EDC) has numerous financial incentive programs
available to industries. Each program has its own requirements for eligibility and term limits. Because no two
projects are alike, the EDC is able to tailor a specific incentive proposal to fit your precise needs. For more
detailed information on any of the mentioned programs or to discuss a tailored incentives proposal for your next
expansion, please contact Don Hopper at [email protected] or at 1-256-237-3536.
Alabama Industrial Development Training
Program (AIDT)
AIDT is specifically designed for new and
expanding businesses in Alabama to train workers
to meet upgraded job requirements as a result of
new technologies or capital investments.
Corporate Income Tax
Permits companies to utilize an annual
corporate income tax credit to assist in
offsetting capital investments.
Ad Valorem Tax Abatement
Allows the abatement of the non-educational
portion of a company’s real and personal ad
valorem taxes.
Jobs Tax Credit
Potential tax and investment credit for
qualifying business projects that create new
jobs.
Sales Tax Abatement
The abatement can be used on the purchase of
construction materials.
Use Tax Abatement
Abatement is available for the purchase of
manufacturing or production equipment.
Industrial Access Road Grant
Grant can be used for the development of road
infrastructure for new and expanding industrial
projects.
AL State Site Preparation Grant
Grant program may be utilized by new and
expanding companies to offset the costs of
development.
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Existing Industries
Existing Industries
When determining where to expand your business,
it is important to first examine the industries that are
already present in the community and to see how the
industrial environment of the area welcomes those
particular assets. Calhoun County is home to a diverse
set of industrial sectors including industries related to
aerospace, automotive, metal-working, Department of
Defense, plastic-injection molding, and logistics and
warehousing sectors.
Civillian Labor Force
Employment
Goods
Producing
Manufacturing
46,600 6,600 5,900
Mining &
Construction
Service
Providing
700 40,000
Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
Full-Time & Part-Time Employment by Industry
Government (federal, state, & local)
4.3%
26.7%
18.5%
Professional & Business Services
Goods Producing
Total Employment
11.4%
Education & Health Services
46,600
Other Services
9.3%
4.3%
Leisure & Hospitality
Transportation/Warehouse/Public Utilities
11%
14.4%
Information & Financial Activity
Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
Top 10 Employers
Top 10 Industry Sectors
Anniston Army Depot
4,300
Aerospace
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
4,000
Automotive - OEM
N.E. AL Regional Medical Center
1,685
Department of Defense
Calhoun County School System
1,400
Firearms
Jacksonville State University
1,108
Food Manufacturing
Homeland Security
850
Logistics & Warehousing
New Flyer of America
765
Machining
Oxford City School System
536
Metalworking
Federal-Mogul Corporation
450
Plastic Injection Molding
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
415
Wood Products
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Why Calhoun County
Why Calhoun County
With our convenient location on the I-20 corridor,
we offer you small-town community life a stone’s
throw away from two of the Southeast’s major
metropolitan areas. Calhoun County is an energized
community, with leaders working tirelessly to
promote revitalization and industrial business
growth. While nearby big cities provide broad
opportunities for personal and career development,
access to major retail, excellent culinary and other
cultural experiences, we offer our own unique
culture — classic Southern hospitality enhanced
by our rich history and sense of people and place
found only in the comfortable foothills of the
Appalachian Mountains.
No matter your particular interests, you can find
entertainment in our community. For the adventurer,
we have world-class mountain biking trails at
Coldwater Mountain and gorgeous scenery and
hiking at Alabama’s highest point at Cheaha State
Park; not to mention our close proximity to Talladega
Superspeedway for race fans. The cultural arts
enthusiast can enjoy a five-star meal and a magical
performance with the Knox Concert Series, Oxford
Performing Arts Center, and Jacksonville State
University student productions. Or, you can have
a sauce-dripping barbecue, visit our local farmer’s
market, drink a craft beer and spend an evening
exploring the charm of our downtowns.
The mild climate offers four true seasons —
complete with the rare snowfall in winter, an
abundance of colorful blooms in spring, warm
summer days and lovely, crisp fall afternoons.
When you are looking to enhance the quality of
life for your family and employees, then look no
further than Calhoun County, Alabama. We are near
Atlanta, near Birmingham, near perfect.
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Industrial & Technology Parks
Industrial & Technology Parks
Calhoun County has numerous industrial parks that
are perfect for your next industrial expansion! Whether
you would like to be located along the I-20 corridor
with easy access to both Birmingham and Atlanta or
to have your industry located closer to the heart of one
of our more populous areas, we have the assets in our
industrial parks that are the most ideal for your next
industrial venture.
Port access for water transport is closest at
Mobile, Alabama which is approximately 289
miles from Anniston, Alabama. Mobile is the
12th largest port in the U.S. by volume with 54.9
million tons of cargo moving in and out of its
terminals in 2012.
Calhoun County is uniquely situated to offer
unsurpassed transportation advantages for companies
shipping or receiving their product by rail, truck, or air
cargo. The county is located directly on Interstate 20,
Highway 431, Highway 78, and Highway 21 for easy
ground transportation. The area is also served by 12
motor freight carriers. Norfolk Southern Corporation
(a Class I Railroad) provides mainline service and
provides inbound and outbound rail transportation to
approximately 50% of the United States.
Anniston, Alabama has its own airport with a
7,000 foot lighted runway and provides easy
access to both Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
International Airport (60 miles) and Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (90 miles).
Transportation Facts
Railway
● Norfolk Southern Railway
● CSX Transportation, Inc.
● Amtrak
General Aviation
● Anniston Municipal Airport
● Longest Runway 7,000 feet
● Runway Lights dusk to dawn
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Other Airports
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
International Airport
● 70 nonstop and direct flights
● 50 destinations
● 2 airlines, 5 cargo carriers
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport
● 30 airlines with direct service to most
major cities domestic and international
Community Profile
Community Profile
Calhoun County is the most populous and progressive county in East Alabama.
Located in the Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville MSA, the high population in Calhoun
County makes the community one of the most populated counties in the state. The
county is located sixty miles east of Birmingham, Alabama, and ninety miles west
of Atlanta, Georgia on I-20. Calhoun County has more than 150 companies in its
industrial database and is a regional source for commercial, professional, medical,
educational, and retail services.
Population of
115,916
150+
Industrial Companies
Cities and Towns
Public and Private Schools
Anniston22,810
Calhoun County Schools 7
Hobson City
732
Anniston
5
Miles to Major Cities
Jacksonville 12,826
Oxford
4
Atlanta, GA
90
Jacksonville
1
Birmingham, AL
59
Piedmont
1
Huntsville, AL
Private Schools
8
Jacksonville, FL 438
Ohatchee
Oxford
1,284
20,903
Piedmont
4,789
Weaver 2,864
Source: U.S. Census
Households and Income
Travel to Work
Median Age
38.2
83%
15%
Average Household Size
2.44
Median Household Income
$40,919
Per Capita Income
$20,881
22
MINUTES
Source: U.S. Census
Educational Attainment
Work inside
Calhoun County
Work outside
Calhoun County
Average travel
time to work
Graduate or professional
Bachelors Degree
6.9%
9-12 grade no diploma
High School GED
Some
college
no degree
Some
College
no degree
Associates Degree
High school Ged
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
8.7%
Bachelors Degree
11.6%
Graduate or professional
5.8%
9-12 grade no diploma
Less then 9th grand
292
Mobile, AL
278
Nashville, TN
207
Orlando, FL
506
Savannah, GA
340
Universities & Colleges
Jacksonville State
University
Gadsden State
Community College
Hospitals & Healthcare
Less than 9th grade
Associates Degree
Memphis, TN
Montgomery, AL 111
Total Households
45,764
109
Regional Medical Center
Stringfellow Memorial
Hospital
RMC-Jacksonville
Eastaboga Advantage Site
Eastaboga Advantage Site
Street Address: 500 John Wills Avenue
Geotechnical Report: Yes
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Zoning: Industrial
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Zip Code: 36260
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City Limits: Yes
Available Acres: 130 acres
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Utility Connections: Less than 1 mile from site.
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
Nearest Highway: Interstate 20
creation and capital investment.
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Sale Price: $30,000/acre
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Industrial Park Name: Eastaboga Ind. Pk.
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Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Hillyer Robinson Building
Hillyer Robinson Spec. Building II
Street Address: 1515 ITC Way
N CIL
Lot Size: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
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Zoning: Light Industrial
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Zip Code: 36207
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City Limits: Yes
Total Size: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
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Expandable
To: 100,000 Sq. Ft.
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Ceiling Height: Eave: 30 Ft. Max: 30 Ft.
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
Nearest Highway: Highway 78
creation and capital investment.
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Sale Price: $1,500,000.00
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Industrial Park Name: Hillyer Robinson Ind. Pk.
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Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Hillyer Robinson Site
Hillyer Robinson Site
Street Address: ITC Way
N CIL
Geotechnical Report: Yes
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Zoning: Light Industrial
Y
Zip Code: 36207
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City Limits: Yes
Available Acres: 15 acres
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Largest
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Utility Connections: All at site
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
Nearest Highway: Highway 78
creation and capital investment.
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Sale Price: $40,000/acre
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Industrial Park Name: Hillyer Robinson Ind. Pk.
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Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
McClellan Advantage Site
McClellan Advantage Site
Street Address: Eglin Avenue
Geotechnical Report: Yes
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Zoning: Industrial
Y
Zip Code: 36205
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City Limits: Yes
Available Acres: 57 acres
UN COU
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Largest
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Utility Connections: All at site
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
Nearest Highway: Highway 431
creation and capital investment.
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Sale Price: $25,000/acre
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Industrial Park Name: McClellan Ind. Pk.
VELOP ME N
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Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
McIntosh Site
McIntosh Site
Street Address: 5374 McIntosh Road
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Zoning: Industrial
Y
Zip Code: 36203
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City Limits: Yes
Available Acres: 150 acres
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Largest
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Utility Connections: Water, electric, telecom, and
gas at site.
Geotechnical Report: Yes
Nearest Highway: Interstate 20
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
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Sale Price: $25,000/acre
creation and capital investment.
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Industrial Park Name: McIntosh Ind. Pk.
Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
McIntosh Spec. Building
McIntosh Spec. Building
Street Address: 5470 McIntosh Road
Lot Size: 100,000 Sq. Ft.
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Zoning: Industrial
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Zip Code: 36203
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City Limits: Yes
Total Size: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
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To: 100,000 Sq. Ft.
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Ceiling Height: Eave: 30 Ft. Max: 30 Ft.
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
Nearest Highway: Interstate 20
creation and capital investment.
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Sale Price: $1,750,000.00
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Industrial Park Name: McIntosh Ind. Pk.
VELOP ME N
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Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Ohatchee Spec. Building
Ohatchee Building
Street Address: 5157 Highway 77
Lot Size: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
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Zoning: Light Industrial
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Zip Code: 36271
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City Limits: Yes
Total Size: 40,000 Sq. Ft.
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Expandable
To: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
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Ceiling Height: Eave: 24 Ft. Max: 24 Ft.
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
Nearest Highway: Highway 77
creation and capital investment.
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Sale Price: $875,000.00
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Industrial Park Name: Ohatchee Ind. Pk.
VELOP ME N
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Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Ohatchee Site
Ohatchee Site
Street Address: 5157 Highway 77
Geotechnical Report: Upon request
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Zoning: Industrial
Y
Zip Code: 36271
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City Limits: Yes
Available Acres: 86 acres
UN COU
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Largest
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Utility Connections: Water and electric at site.
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
Nearest Highway: Highway 77
creation and capital investment.
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Sale Price: $25,000/acre
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Industrial Park Name: Ohatchee Ind. Pk.
VELOP ME N
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Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Pace Site
Pace Site
Street Address: Pace Street
Geotechnical Report: Yes
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Zoning: Industrial
Y
Zip Code: 36203
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City Limits: Yes
Available Acres: 20 acres
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Largest
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Utility Connections: At site
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
Nearest Highway: Highway 78
creation and capital investment.
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Sale Price: $45,000/acre
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Industrial Park Name: Carl Pace Ind. Pk.
VELOP ME N
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Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Piedmont Site
Piedmont Site
Street Address: Vigo-Ladiga Road
Geotechnical Report: Yes
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Zoning: Industrial
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Zip Code: 36272
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City Limits: Yes
Available Acres: 120 acres
UN COU
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Largest
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Utility Connections: Less than 1 mile from site
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
Nearest Highway: Highway 278
creation and capital investment.
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Sale Price: $8,500/acre
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Industrial Park Name: Piedmont Ind. Pk.
VELOP ME N
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Don Hopper
[email protected]
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org