Economic Development

NACOLG serves Northwest Alabama as the region’s Local Development District (LDD), as designated by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and the Economic Development District (EDD), as designated by the Economic Development Administration (EDA).

As the development district for both ARC and EDA, NACOLG works closely with the local governments, businesses and industries in our five-county region in acquiring necessary infrastructure, and/or financing, for the creation or retention of jobs. NACOLG staff provide technical assistance to aid with the analysis of local economic needs, research of funding sources and grant writing, and project administration to complete economic development projects.

Typical Economic Development Funding Sources

• Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs – CDBG Program

• Appalachian Regional Commission

• U.S. Economic Development Administration

• Small Business Administration

• U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development

Additional Local, Regional & State Resources

• ADECA Office of Minority Business Enterprise

• Alabama Department of Commerce

• Alabama Small Business Development Center Network

• Appalachian Regional Commission

• University of North Alabama Small Business Development Center

• North Alabama Industrial Development Association (NAIDA)

• Shoals Economic Development Authority (SEDA)

• Shoals Chamber of Commerce

• Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

• Franklin County Economic Development Authority

• Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce

• Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance (C3)

• Winfield Chamber of Commerce

• Haleyville Chamber of Commerce

• Winston County Industrial Development Authority

• Interstate 22 Alliance

Department Contacts:

Heath King - Economic Development Program Manager
hking@nacolg.org
256-389-0511

For more information regarding Economic Development opportunities, contact