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Alabama Receives 2026 Silver Shovel Award for Industry Growth

The state drew 9,388 jobs across 234 projects, with Area Development citing major defense, aerospace and pharmaceutical investments.

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DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) -- A national publication has recognized the state of Alabama for what Governor Kay Ivey has called "record-breaking" investments in industry last year. Business publication Area Development has awarded Alabama a 2026 Silver Shovel award to recognize industry growth in the state. The awards are meant to recognize parts of the U.S. [...]

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Alabama wins Area Development's Silver Shovel Award for economic development

Record 2025 investments in aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals and automotive projects brought $14.6 billion and 9,388 new jobs.

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Alabama receives 2026 Silver Shovel Award for industry growth

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) -- A national publication has recognized the state of Alabama for what Governor Kay Ivey has called "record-breaking" investments in industry last year. Business publication Area Development has awarded Alabama a 2026 Silver Shovel award to recognize industry growth in the state. The awards are meant to recognize parts of the U.S. [...]

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Alabama Earns Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development Success

Alabama has received a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from business publication Area Development, with state leaders crediting major investments in defense, aerospace

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My NBC 15 broke the news on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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