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Tourism is a major industry in Baldwin County. About 4.5 million travelers visited in 2009, producing $2.3 billion of income. According to the State of Alabama Department of Labor, in the combined counties of Baldwin, Escambia, Monroe, Clarke, Choctaw, Washington, Mobile and Conecuh, service-related industries are the top performers. Second in line for top service-oriented industry is retail trade. The retail industry will continue to grow with the recent construction of millions of square feet of retail space and future plans to build more space.

The top producer in the goods producing industry is manufacturing. All fabricated items can easily be distributed via the area’s rail systems, airports, interstates, inland waterways and deep-water ports. This system of production not only creates jobs in manufacturing plants, but also in the transportation and trade sectors. Non-manufactures in Baldwin County are very important sources of employment. Baldwin County retailer, Wal-Mart holds the number two spot for the top 10 non-manufacturers in the county. However, it is the Baldwin County Board of Education that has the highest employment rate in the county.

Manufacturers like Goodrich Aerospace and Standard Furniture are mainstays on the county’s manufacturing scene. A multitude of resources exist for companies to start, boost or relocate their business through financing options and supplemental education and training. In addition to bank loans, grants, tax incentives, bonds and other non-traditional loans are available to supplement funding.

In collaboration with the state’s community college system, Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) provides quality workforce development for Alabama’s new and expanding businesses. It also expands opportunities for citizens through the jobs these businesses create. Programs like The Adult Training Program, CISCO Networking Training Academy and the Alabama Works Program also provide valuable training and education.

The City of Bay Minette has recently improved its manufacturing prospects by certifying a 3,000-acre mega-site. The desirability of this site is in the fact that it has rail access, interstate access, port access and airport access.