The Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance (BCEDA) is a partnership of local public and private professionals, leaders, and officials dedicated to providing opportunities for businesses in Baldwin County, growing and improving the county’s economy, and ensuring exceptional quality of life for Baldwin County’s residents and employees. Our organization focuses on growing a diverse industry base through business development endeavors that will ultimately create jobs, generate capital investment, and increase the quality of life in our area. The BCEDA’s strategic efforts include marketing, business recruitment, workforce development, state and local government affairs, data-driven research, existing industry support, and entrepreneurial assistance.

We are truly an alliance in Baldwin County, receiving funding and support from the Baldwin County Commission, 14 municipalities, five Chambers of Commerce, eight Industrial Development Boards, and over 100 privately owned businesses. Our board of directors consists of 17 voting members appointed by our five Chambers of Commerce and two ex-officio members, a rotating Mayor, and a rotating County Commissioner.