Alabama Drives FWD is a coalition of companies united to strengthen Alabama’s position as the nation’s premier automotive destination. As a member, you don’t just benefit from Alabama’s momentum – you help shape it.
#1
Jobs from Int’l
Automakers
$7B
New Capital
Investment (2024)
8th
Best State for
Business Overall
#1
Lowest Property
Tax in the U.S.
1.3M+
Vehicles Produced
Annually
$11.2B
Vehicle Exports
Annually
Member Benefits
- Steer the OrganizationHelp set strategic priorities and shape the coalition’s direction
- Guide Advertising & OutreachDirect how Alabama’s automotive story is told nationally and globally
- Grow the EconomyAttract new OEMs, suppliers, and talent to the state
- Access Incentives IntelligenceStay ahead on the Alabama Jobs Act, tax credits, and site-readiness programs
- Shape Workforce StrategyInfluence AIDT training programs and talent pipeline development
Alabama’s Competitive Edge
- 5 Major OEM PlantsMercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota, and Mazda Manufacturing
- Free Workforce TrainingAIDT, ranked #3 nationally, provides recruitment and custom training at no cost
- The Game PlanA modern incentives package with $40M+ invested in site readiness
- Jobs Act Tax CreditsUp to 3% payroll rebate and 1.5% capital investment credit for up to 10 years
- Southern Shift AdvantageIndustry is relocating south; Alabama is at the center of the new automotive corridor
Join Alabama Drives FWD
Be part of the coalition shaping Alabama’s automotive future.
Your voice drives the strategy. Your membership drives the state forward.