From our well-trained and extensive labor force to our excellent location and business climate, we make our business serving business. Industrial support services range from machine shops and plating companies to specialized technical services, such as those provided by the Bevill Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Located on the campus of Gadsden State Community College, this center was named one of the best advanced technology facilities in the nation. It offers applied research, post secondary education and company specific training. Companies shopping for a plant site can choose from more than 1,000 acres of municipally owned, fully serviced industrial property.
Public ownership keeps prices below market.
The Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Development Authority offers incentives, services, and continuing support to make the road to success as smooth as possible. Recent years have seen the growth of retiree development in the Gadsden-Etowah area. Since 1994, the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce has aggressively recruited these mature market citizens to the area. More than 300 retirees or retired couples have been encouraged to move to this area. This effort has been aided by the fact that the Gadsden-Etowah area receives high marks for health care, shopping, dining, cultural endeavors and recreation.