ENTERPRISE, Alabama — Today, officials in Coffee County celebrated a $8.7 million grant through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program that will enable the purchase of nearly 300 acres to expand and develop industry-ready sites at the Enterprise Commerce Park.
Enterprise received the largest SEEDS grant approved by the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) in February 2024.
This grant, combined with an additional $2.8 million in local funding, will help create a high-quality industrial site designed to attract companies in targeted sectors, positioning Enterprise for future economic growth.
“This SEEDS grant is a major boost to our efforts to recruit new industry and create more high-wage jobs, which will enhance our local community,” Enterprise Mayor William E. Cooper said. “This significant economic investment will allow us to prepare the site for future projects that will drive prosperity for Enterprise and the Wiregrass region.”
Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, said the SEEDS initiative is a crucial element of the state’s broader, long-range economic development plan.
“The SEEDS program is key to Alabama’s mission of preparing more industry-ready sites, ensuring that communities like Enterprise are equipped to attract world-class companies,” Secretary McNair said.
“By investing in infrastructure and industrial development, we are creating the foundation for long-term success and higher-paying jobs that will benefit Alabama’s workforce,” she added.
The SEEDS program represents a cornerstone of Governor Kay Ivey’s “ games plan for continued economic success, which was launched in April 2023. By accelerating the development of industry-ready sites, SEEDS ensures that Alabama remains competitive in attracting new business investments.
