Post on 22-Jun-2020
Incentives
IncentivesThe 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 DonH@CalhounChamber.com 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 annualcorporate 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.
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.
Sales Tax Abatement
The abatement can be used on the purchase of construction materials.
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Existing Industries
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Existing IndustriesWhen 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.
Full-Time & Part-Time Employment by Industry
Top 10 EmployersAnniston Army Depot 4,300
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama 4,000
N.E. AL Regional Medical Center 1,685
Calhoun County School System 1,400
Jacksonville State University 1,108
Homeland Security 850
New Flyer of America 765
Oxford City School System 536
Federal-Mogul Corporation 450
Bridgewater Interiors LLC 415
Top 10 Industry SectorsAerospace
Automotive - OEM
Department of Defense
Firearms
Food Manufacturing
Logistics & Warehousing
Machining
Metalworking
Plastic Injection Molding
Wood Products
Civilian Labor Force
700Mining &
Construction
5,900Manufacturing
6,700Goods
ProducingEmployment
52,372 39,700Service
Providing
Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
Government (federal, state, & local)
Professional & Business Services
Goods Producing
Education & Health Services
Other Services
Leisure & Hospitality
Transportation/Warehouse/Public Utilities
Information & Financial Activity
18.5%26.7%
9.3%
14.4%11%
4.3%
11.4%
Total Employment
46,400
4.3%
Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Why Calhoun County
Why Calhoun CountyWith 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.
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.
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.
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.
Industrial & Technology Parks
Industrial & Technology ParksCalhoun 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.
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 a7,000 foot lighted runway and provides easyaccess to both Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (60 miles) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (90 miles).
Railway ● Norfolk Southern Railway ● CSX Transportation, Inc. ● Amtrak
General Aviation● Anniston Municipal Airport● Longest Runway 7,000 feet● Runway Lights dusk to dawn
Transportation Facts
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
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.
Community Profile
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Community ProfileCalhoun 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.
Households and Income
Educational Attainment
Average Household Size 2.44
Median Household Income $39,962
Per Capita Income $20,881
Graduate or professional
Bachelors Degree
Associates Degree
Some college no degree
High school Ged
9-12 grade no diploma
Less then 9th grand
Less than 9th grade 7.5%
9-12 grade no diploma 14 %
High School GED 33.7%
Some College no degree 21.8%
Associates Degree 6.5%
Bachelors Degree 9.7%
Graduate or professional 6.1%
Cities and Towns Anniston 22,810
Hobson City 732
Jacksonville 12,826
Ohatchee 1,284
Oxford 20,903
Piedmont 4,789
Weaver 2,864
Public and Private SchoolsCalhoun County Schools 7
Anniston 5
Oxford 4
Jacksonville 1
Piedmont 1
Private Schools 8
Miles to Major Cities
Atlanta, GA 90
Birmingham, AL 59
Huntsville, AL 109
Jacksonville, FL 438
Memphis, TN 292
Mobile, AL 278
Montgomery, AL 111
Nashville, TN 207
Orlando, FL 506
Savannah, GA 340
115,916Population of
150+Industrial Companies
Total Households
45,764
Median Age
38.7
Universities & Colleges
Jacksonville StateUniversity
Gadsden StateCommunity College
Hospitals & Healthcare
Regional Medical Center
Stringfellow MemorialHospital
RMC-Jacksonville
Travel to Work
83%
15%
22MINUTES
Work insideCalhoun County
Work outsideCalhoun County
Average travel
time to work
Source: U.S. Census
Source: U.S. Census
Eastaboga Advantage Site
For more information visit CalhounCountyEDC.org
Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
Eastaboga Advantage Site
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Available Acres: 130 acres
Largest Tract: 130 acres
Utility Connections: Less than 1 mile from site.
Geotechnical Report: Yes
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: 500 John Wills Avenue
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36260
Zoning: Industrial
Industrial Park Name: Eastaboga Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Interstate 20
Sale Price: $30,000/acre
Hillyer Robinson Building
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Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
Hillyer Robinson Spec. Building II
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Total Size: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
Expandable To: 100,000 Sq. Ft.
Ceiling Height: Eave: 30 Ft. Max: 30 Ft.
Lot Size: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: 1515 ITC Way
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36207
Zoning: Light Industrial
Industrial Park Name: Hillyer Robinson Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Highway 78
Sale Price: $1,500,000.00
Hillyer Robinson Site
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Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
Hillyer Robinson Site
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Available Acres: 15 acres
Largest Tract: 9 acres
Utility Connections: All at site
Geotechnical Report: Yes
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: ITC Way
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36207
Zoning: Light Industrial
Industrial Park Name: Hillyer Robinson Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Highway 78
Sale Price: $40,000/acre
McClellan Advantage Site
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Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
McClellan Advantage Site
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Available Acres: 57 acres
Largest Tract: 57 acres
Utility Connections: All at site
Geotechnical Report: Yes
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: Eglin Avenue
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36205
Zoning: Industrial
Industrial Park Name: McClellan Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Highway 431
Sale Price: $25,000/acre
McIntosh Site
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Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
McIntosh Site
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Available Acres: 150 acres
Largest Tract: 150 acres
Utility Connections: Water, electric, telecom, and
gas at site.
Geotechnical Report: Yes
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: 5374 McIntosh Road
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36203
Zoning: Industrial
Industrial Park Name: McIntosh Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Interstate 20
Sale Price: $25,000/acre
McIntosh Spec. Building
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Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
McIntosh Spec. Building
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Total Size: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
Expandable To: 100,000 Sq. Ft.
Ceiling Height: Eave: 30 Ft. Max: 30 Ft.
Lot Size: 100,000 Sq. Ft.
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: 5470 McIntosh Road
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36203
Zoning: Industrial
Industrial Park Name: McIntosh Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Interstate 20
Sale Price: $1,750,000.00
Ohatchee Spec. Building
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Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
Ohatchee Building
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Total Size: 40,000 Sq. Ft.
Expandable To: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
Ceiling Height: Eave: 24 Ft. Max: 24 Ft.
Lot Size: 60,000 Sq. Ft.
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: 5157 Highway 77
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36271
Zoning: Light Industrial
Industrial Park Name: Ohatchee Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Highway 77
Sale Price: $875,000.00
Ohatchee Site
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Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
Ohatchee Site
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Available Acres: 86 acres
Largest Tract: 60 acres
Utility Connections: Water and electric at site.
Geotechnical Report: Upon request
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: 5157 Highway 77
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36271
Zoning: Industrial
Industrial Park Name: Ohatchee Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Highway 77
Sale Price: $25,000/acre
Pace Site
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Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
Pace Site
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Available Acres: 20 acres
Largest Tract: 10 acres
Utility Connections: At site
Geotechnical Report: Yes
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: Pace Street
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36203
Zoning: Industrial
Industrial Park Name: Carl Pace Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Highway 78
Sale Price: $45,000/acre
Piedmont Site
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Don Hopperdonh@calhounchamber.com
Phone: (256) 237-3536
Fax: (256) 237-4338
Piedmont Site
ECO
NO
MIC DEVELOPMENT C
OU
NC
IL
CALHOUN COUNTY
Available Acres: 120 acres
Largest Tract: 59 acres
Utility Connections: Less than 1 mile from site
Geotechnical Report: Yes
Price Comment: Price is negotiable based on job
creation and capital investment.
Street Address: Vigo-Ladiga Road
City Limits: Yes
Zip Code: 36272
Zoning: Industrial
Industrial Park Name: Piedmont Ind. Pk.
Nearest Highway: Highway 278
Sale Price: $8,500/acre