HOME BUSINESS VISIT / LOCATE MAPS HOW DO I... DOING BUSINESS The staff of the City of Elba, Alabama can provide customized reports, statistics, and other information for site selectors, prospective businesses, and existing businesses looking to relocate or grow within the City of Elba and Coffee County, Alabama. For assistance, contact the City of Elba at (334) 897-2333. Business Advantages The City of Elba offers the following advantages for businesses: Location: The City of Elba is located within two hours or less of three interstates (I-85, I-65, and I-10) and commercial airports in Dothan and Montgomery. The city is less than three hours from the Alabama State Docks in Mobile. Close Proximity to Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturers: With its location in South Alabama, the City of Elba is located within close proximity to major aerospace manufacturers, as well as the Hyundai plant near Montgomery and Airbus in Mobile. Skilled Workers: The City of Elba is located near several community colleges that offer technical programs, providing an ongoing source of trained workers. Economic Development Resources The following entities can provide economic development information for the State of Alabama. Alabama Department of Commerce Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) Alabama Department of Revenue Alabama Department of Labor PowerSouth Wiregrass Economic Development

HOME BUSINESS VISIT / LOCATE MAPS HOW DO I... TAX INCENTIVES In Alabama companies are eligible to apply for grants, loans, and other assistance programs available through federal, state, and local government sources. Additional programs are funded by private providers, such as local foundations. The City of Elba may be able to assist businesses in site preparation, infrastructure projects, and project financing. For more information about the available assistance programs, contact the City of Elba at (334) 897-2333. Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) Administered by local economic development organizations Available for qualifying new and expanding companies Can be used for land, building, and equipment purchases Have lower interest rates and offer tax benefits Revolving Loan Funds State program Administered through local economic development organizations. Provides gap financing for qualifying new and expanding industries that are creating new permanent jobs Can be used for land, building, and equipment purchases, as well as working capital