Incentives. Incentives

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1 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 at DonH@CalhounChamber.com or at 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. Sales Tax Abatement The abatement can be used on the purchase of construction materials. Corporate Income Tax Permits companies to utilize an annual corporate income tax credit to assist in offsetting capital investments. Use Tax Abatement Abatement is available for the purchase of manufacturing or production equipment. Ad Valorem Tax Abatement Allows the abatement of the non-educational portion of a company s real and personal ad valorem taxes. Industrial Access Road Grant Grant can be used for the development of road infrastructure for new and expanding industrial projects. Jobs Tax Credit Potential tax and investment credit for qualifying business projects that create new jobs. AL State Site Preparation Grant Grant program may be utilized by new and expanding companies to offset the costs of development.

2 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. Employment Civillian Labor Force Goods Producing Manufacturing 5,900 Mining & Construction Service Providing 46,600 6, ,000 Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Full-Time & Part-Time Employment by Industry 11.4% 18.5% 4.3% 11% 4.3% Total Employment 46, % 26.7% 9.3% Government (federal, state, & local) Professional & Business Services Goods Producing Education & Health Services Other Services Leisure & Hospitality Transportation/Warehouse/Public Utilities Information & Financial Activity Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Top 10 Employers Anniston 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 Sectors Aerospace Automotive - OEM Department of Defense Firearms Food Manufacturing Logistics & Warehousing Machining Metalworking Plastic Injection Molding Wood Products

3 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. 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.

4 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 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 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

5 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. Cities and Towns Anniston 22,810 Hobson City 732 Jacksonville 12,826 Ohatchee 1,284 Oxford 20,903 Piedmont 4,789 Weaver 2,864 Source: U.S. Census Households and Income Per Capita Income $20,881 Public and Private Schools Calhoun County Schools 7 Anniston 5 Oxford 4 Jacksonville 1 Piedmont 1 Private Schools 8 Travel to Work Population of 115, Industrial Companies 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 Median Age Nashville, TN 207 Work inside 83% Orlando, FL Calhoun County Savannah, GA 340 Total Households Work outside 45,764 15% Calhoun County Universities & Colleges Average Household Size 2.44 Jacksonville State Median Household Income $40,919 University Source: U.S. Census 22 MINUTES Average travel time to work Gadsden State Community College Educational Attainment Less than 9th grade 6.9% 9-12 grade no diploma 0.2 % High School GED 2% Some College no degree 4.8% Associates Degree 8.7% Bachelors Degree 11.6% Graduate or professional 5.8% Hospitals & Healthcare Regional Medical Center Stringfellow Memorial Hospital RMC-Jacksonville

6 Eastaboga Advantage Site Eastaboga Advantage Site Street Address: 500 John Wills Avenue Zip Code: Zoning: Industrial Industrial Park Name: Eastaboga Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Interstate 20 Available Acres: 130 acres Largest Tract: 130 acres Utility Connections: Less than 1 mile from site. Geotechnical Report: Yes Sale Price: $30,000/acre

7 Hillyer Robinson Building Hillyer Robinson Spec. Building II Street Address: 1515 ITC Way Zip Code: Zoning: Light Industrial Industrial Park Name: Hillyer Robinson Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Highway 78 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. Sale Price: $1,500,000.00

8 Hillyer Robinson Site Hillyer Robinson Site Street Address: ITC Way Zip Code: Zoning: Light Industrial Industrial Park Name: Hillyer Robinson Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Highway 78 Available Acres: 15 acres Largest Tract: 9 acres Utility Connections: All at site Geotechnical Report: Yes Sale Price: $40,000/acre

9 McClellan Advantage Site McClellan Advantage Site Street Address: Eglin Avenue Zip Code: Zoning: Industrial Industrial Park Name: McClellan Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Highway 431 Available Acres: 57 acres Largest Tract: 57 acres Utility Connections: All at site Geotechnical Report: Yes Sale Price: $25,000/acre

10 McIntosh Site McIntosh Site Street Address: 5374 McIntosh Road Zip Code: Zoning: Industrial Industrial Park Name: McIntosh Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Interstate 20 Available Acres: 150 acres Largest Tract: 150 acres Utility Connections: Water, electric, telecom, and gas at site. Geotechnical Report: Yes Sale Price: $25,000/acre

11 McIntosh Spec. Building McIntosh Spec. Building Street Address: 5470 McIntosh Road Zip Code: Zoning: Industrial Industrial Park Name: McIntosh Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Interstate 20 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. Sale Price: $1,750,000.00

12 Ohatchee Spec. Building Ohatchee Building Street Address: 5157 Highway 77 Zip Code: Zoning: Light Industrial Industrial Park Name: Ohatchee Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Highway 77 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. Sale Price: $875,000.00

13 Ohatchee Site Ohatchee Site Street Address: 5157 Highway 77 Zip Code: Zoning: Industrial Industrial Park Name: Ohatchee Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Highway 77 Available Acres: 86 acres Largest Tract: 60 acres Utility Connections: Water and electric at site. Geotechnical Report: Upon request Sale Price: $25,000/acre

14 Pace Site Pace Site Street Address: Pace Street Zip Code: Zoning: Industrial Industrial Park Name: Carl Pace Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Highway 78 Available Acres: 20 acres Largest Tract: 10 acres Utility Connections: At site Geotechnical Report: Yes Sale Price: $45,000/acre

15 Piedmont Site Piedmont Site Street Address: Vigo-Ladiga Road Zip Code: Zoning: Industrial Industrial Park Name: Piedmont Ind. Pk. Nearest Highway: Highway 278 Available Acres: 120 acres Largest Tract: 59 acres Utility Connections: Less than 1 mile from site Geotechnical Report: Yes Sale Price: $8,500/acre