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Baldwin County is right in the middle of where you want to be. With access to I-65 and I-10, Baldwin County is within a half-day drive to major markets such as Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Memphis, Charlotte, and many more. Distribution and warehousing operations are a natural fit in Baldwin County, with thousands of acres of available land, existing warehousing space, great access to many forms of transportation, and strong base of 1.2 million residents. With ready access to two regional airports (Mobile and Pensacola), two major interstates, the Port of Mobile, and CSX Class I rail service, there are numerous ways for you to get your business moving in Baldwin County.

Beyond the great highway and internet access, Baldwin County’s proximity to the Port of Mobile is one of the biggest regional assets for companies looking for a location for a new logistics or distribution facility. The Port of Mobile is the 11th largest seaport in the U.S., by volume, and is also one of the only places in the U.S. where 5 Class-1 railroads converge. With a planned $274 million expansion, the Port of Mobile will soon undergo a deepening of the existing Bar, Bay, and River Channels by five feet to a project depth of 50 feet.

Baldwin County is home to a number of large advanced manufacturing companies and employees, including Collins Aerospace, Quincy Compressor, and Vulcan, Inc. The strength and growth of Baldwin County’s manufacturing sector is largely attributable to our region’s well-qualified workforce, which includes approximately 35,000 trained and educated employees who currently travel outside of Baldwin County for work, including more than 1,000 employees of Alabama’s largest high-tech manufacturer, Austal USA. From medical manufacturing to aerospace and beyond – Baldwin County is no stranger to building the products that keep our economy moving.

With consistent annual job growth of  3-4%, Baldwin has seen numerous manufacturers open new facilities, in recent years, with consistent expansion of existing business. As a result, Baldwin County has consistently ranked as Alabama’s leader for year-over-year new job creation, with 15.4% job growth, over the past five years. With consistent business investment and job growth, it is no wonder that Baldwin County’s exports grew 55%, in 2018, ranking 2^nd among all Alabama counties for total exports.

Baldwin County’s workforce is trained and educated to service and support office and tech industries, with established infrastructure and personnel to train workers in fields that require highly skilled individuals. Since 2010, Baldwin County has seen 28.9% growth in the number of residents with a college degree and 37.5% growth in the number of residents with a graduate or professional degree. In 2020, 1 in every 10 Baldwin County residents holds a graduate degree, providing a strong knowledge base for our region’s business and industry.

If you are a new startup or a well-established company, Baldwin County welcomes and encourages creative and innovative you to take a look at our growing region and the assets available in our market. Whether your business is focused on software, information technology, medical technology, or other creative industries such as film and music, Baldwin County has the necessary attributes to strongly support your success and growth.