www.ado.state.al.us

 

The Alabama Development Office is an agency of the Governor's office whose primary function is to promote growth through the development of the industrial and technological base in the state of Alabama . The ultimate goal of the ADO is to enhance the economic well being of Alabama 's citizens by creating jobs.

ADO will assist businesses planning to relocate processing, manufacturing, warehousing or distribution facilities in Alabama. ADO also maintains the latest factual information on many matters that are relevant to doing business in Alabama . The services this office provides include information on industrial sites and buildings, as well as details involving utilities, labor, taxes and tax exemptions and financing. This agency also has information on natural resources, climate, geography, education and the quality of life in Alabama .

The staff of ADO includes experts in the areas of economic development, research, tax, industrial recruitment, finance, community data and other areas to help businesses with a smooth, cost-effective location in Alabama .

For more information contact:

Alabama Development Office
Center for Commerce Building
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 624
Montgomery , AL 36130
(334) 242-0400 Fax (334) 353-1212
1-800-248-0033
www.ado.state.al.us

Information on specific small and minority business programs may be obtained from:

Small Business Office of Advocacy
Alabama Center for Commerce
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 600 Room 670
Montgomery , AL 36130
(334) 242-0491
1-800-248-0033

Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE)
Alabama Center for Commerce
401 Adams Avenue
PO Box 5690
Montgomery , AL 36130-5690
(334) 242-5370 Fax (334) 242-4203
1-800-447-4191