Target Industries

Logistics & Warehousing

Evergreen has a strong transportation network, quick access to Interstate-65, and available sites and buildings that can be utilized for logistics and warehousing companies.  Evergreen Transportation, a trucking and motor freight company is currently located within the city.

The Advantages:

• Good Access Transportation Routes: Evergreen has two interchanges on Interstate-65, with commercial and industrial property located near both interchanges.  Other transportation routes in the city or county, include two federal highways and two state highways.
• Centrally Located Between Montgomery and Mobile: Evergreen is almost equally-distanced from Montgomery to Mobile, granting access to both markets and other major shipping routes and the Port of Mobile within 1 ½ hours.
• Available Buildings and Sites: Evergreen has buildings and sites that are suitable for use by a logistics or warehousing company.

Tier 2 Automotive

As many of the big automotive companies have chosen the Southeast as the location for new plants, the area has also become a great location for automotive suppliers.  Evergreen is located within 1 hour and 15 minutes from Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.

The Advantages:

• Other Automotive Suppliers Located in the City: Evergreen is currently home to two automotive suppliers – Guyoung Tech USA and Transportation Products, Inc.
• Right-to-Work State: Alabama is a right-to-work state, which provides more flexibility for building and maintaining a workforce.

Resources:

• Automotive Industry Information – EDPA
• Alabama Automotive Manufacturer's Association

Aviation

More than 50 aviation-related companies are currently doing business in South Alabama.  Aviation companies are located primarily in the major metropolitan areas of Montgomery and Mobile, as well as in nearby rural counties.

The Advantages:

• Lower Cost of Doing Business: New and expanding businesses in Evergreen and Conecuh can take advantage of additional tax incentives and rural programs that can keep business costs down.
• Close Location to Area Aviation Companies: Evergreen is located within 40 minutes of aviation companies in Andalusia, and less than an 1 1/2 hours from aviation companies in Mobile and Montgomery.
• Aviation degree programs are offered at nearby colleges and universities, including Enterprise State Community College.

Resources:

• Aeorsopcae Industry Profile (PDF) – EDPA