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Commerce to lead Alabama trade mission to German business hub

foreign trade

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield is leading a delegation of Alabama business leaders on a trade mission to Germany this week, resuming the strategic trips to overseas commercial hubs that have helped state-based companies explore new markets and partnership opportunities. The journey...

Written by Jerry Underwood

German state celebrates ties to Commerce with partnership award

foreign trade

An organization promoting economic ties to the German state of Niedersachsen recognized the Alabama Department of Commerce as its “Outstanding Economic Development Partner of the Year” at an international trade show in Chicago. The award from Invest in Niedersachsen reflects Commerce’s strategic efforts to...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Alabama delegation to strengthen ties with Canada at SEUS-CP Alliance Conference

foreign trade

Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield will lead an Alabama delegation to Savannah, Georgia, for the Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference, a high-level gathering that reinforces common economic ties, expands commercial opportunities and broadens cultural exchange. SEUS-CP, as the event is known, runs Sunday through...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Governor Ivey honors 7 Alabama companies for exporting success

foreign trade

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today recognized seven Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe, helping to sustain robust export activities that create jobs and spark economic growth across the state. In addition, Governor Ivey...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Alabama exports regain momentum with 22% increase in 2021

foreign trade

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s exports in 2021 surged more than 20% in value compared to the previous year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and indicating the underlying resilience of the state’s economy. New federal government figures show that Alabama’s exports...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Commerce taps Christina Stimpson to lead international trade efforts

foreign trade

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce announced today that Christina Stimpson, an international business professional with experience in export promotion, foreign direct investment strategy and business recruitment, will take the helm of the department’s Office of International Trade later this month. Stimpson...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Alabama firms sign pact to team on projects in South America’s Guyana

foreign trade

MOBILE, Alabama – Leaders of Myer Marine Services and Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, both based in Mobile, have signed a pact with a firm in Guyana that aims to accelerate the growth of oil and gas sector in the South American nation. The memorandum...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Alabama team staging virtual trade mission to Israel in May

foreign trade

The Alabama Department of Commerce and the Export Alabama Alliance will host a virtual trade mission to Israel on May 10-12 in preparation for an in-person trade mission to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to take place later this year. Alabama companies already exporting to...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Alabama exports primed for rebound in 2021 after pandemic challenges

foreign trade

In an unparalleled and unpredictable year of turbulence in global trade, Alabama’s exports of goods and services in 2020 totaled $17.13 billion. Reflecting the declines in export volumes recorded by nearly all states as well as the nation, Alabama’s total exports registered an overall...

Written by Jerry Underwood

Alabama Online Global Program gives new marketing tools to exporters

foreign trade

The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Office of International Trade is working with its partners to help export-minded companies across the state maintain their global focus and create new trade relationships overseas. Commerce’s trade team, in collaboration with The Export Alabama Alliance, is aligning with...

Written by Jerry Underwood

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