A direct reflection of their own economic growth, Eastern Shore communities contribute a disproportionate share of the tax revenue to the state. Nevertheless, Eastern Shore residents are aware of the effects of uncontrolled development of any nature, be it industrial or residential. They maintain the quality of life they have come to enjoy as they preserve their environment heritage. New businesses are courted and encouraged, but the infrastructures to serve and support the people that make new businesses successful must be able to keep pace. While Baldwin County is blessed with rolling rural farmland to its north and east, the bayside Eastern Shore is clearly the envy of its neighbors Fairhope toward the south, Spanish Fort to the north, and Daphne between, count over 1,500 businesses employing close to 13 thousand people.
Several corporations have headquarters in the area.
Among the financial institutions well represented along the Eastern Shore are AmSouth, Colonial, Compass, Regions, and SouthTrust. Gulf Telephone and BellSouth provide the local telephone services. Larry Dee Cawyer Dr., P. O. Drawer 310, Daphne, AL 36526.