https://www.odedc.com Ozark-Dale County (AL) Economic Development Corporation News Feed Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:55:19 +0000 en-US https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/68010/frit-industries-inc-receives-trade-excellence-award-from-governor-ivey https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/68010/frit-industries-inc-receives-trade-excellence-award-from-governor-ivey Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Frit Industries, Inc., a company based in Ozark, is one of six businesses to receive the Governor's Excellence in Trade Award. Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama, recognized Frit Industries for its international impact, which drives economic growth in the state. More than 25% of the company’s sales are generated in... https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/67945/boys-&-girls-club-of-ozarksoutheast-alabama-brings-new-experiences-to-its-summer-programs https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/67945/boys-&-girls-club-of-ozarksoutheast-alabama-brings-new-experiences-to-its-summer-programs Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Ozark families can enroll their kids in eight weeks of fun, activities, and interactive learning experiences at the Boys & Girls Club of Ozark-Southeast Alabama. Enrollment for the entire summer costs $400 and includes two shirts, as well as breakfast and lunch every day.“Kids can arrive as early as 7:30... https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/67710/flightwerx-launches-drone-skill-development-facility-in-daleville https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/67710/flightwerx-launches-drone-skill-development-facility-in-daleville Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Flightwerx Alabama is forging the future of flight by opening a facility in Daleville to train Fort Rucker soldiers to use unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. The entire project took 30 days to complete, from the initial idea discussed by Brigadier General Ken Cole and Colonel Michael... https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/67180/midland-city-receives-new-traffic-light-through-publicprivate-partnerships https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/67180/midland-city-receives-new-traffic-light-through-publicprivate-partnerships Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Several public offices and private companies worked together to bring a new traffic light to Midland City in Dale County, Alabama. The light will be installed at the intersection of Mance Newton Road and U.S. Hwy 231 in early 2027, but the traffic studies, funding applications, and permitting are all... https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/66736/brown-manufacturing-corporation-is-a-growing-multigenerational-business https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/66736/brown-manufacturing-corporation-is-a-growing-multigenerational-business Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 The Brown Manufacturing Corporation has been part of the Ozark economy since 1944, when Paul and Sara Brown developed and sold their mule-drawn log skidding device. The company has been passed down through the generations and continues to expand, offering new products.“We have expanded the factory about 20 times over... https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/66061/grow-southeast-alabama-opens-applications-for-workforce-development-scholarship https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/66061/grow-southeast-alabama-opens-applications-for-workforce-development-scholarship Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 High school seniors and first-year community college students can apply for a $1,000 scholarship through Grow Southeast Alabama, a coalition of 11 counties working together to support the region’s economic development. The scholarship is for students staying in Southeast Alabama who plan to pursue vocational degrees or trade certifications.  “Investing... https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/65043/ozarkdale-county-edc-celebrates-15-years-with-an-evening-of-appreciation https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/65043/ozarkdale-county-edc-celebrates-15-years-with-an-evening-of-appreciation Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 The Ozark-Dale County Economic Development Corporation (ODEDC) recently celebrated 15 years of progress during its annual Evening of Appreciation dinner. This event brings together ODEDC investors, board members, elected officials, community leaders, public partners, and news media who all play an essential role in growing the county.Holle Smith, president of... https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/64858/ozark-city-schools-receives-grant-for-mobile-welding-program https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/64858/ozark-city-schools-receives-grant-for-mobile-welding-program Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Carroll High School, part of Ozark City Schools (OCS), will soon have a mobile welding unit that contributes to its career and technical education (CTE) programs. The new unit is made possible by a $350,000 grant as part of U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s approved congressional spending for economic development and... https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/65284/enterprise-state-works-to-meet-aviation-mechanic-shortage https://www.odedc.com/news/p/item/65284/enterprise-state-works-to-meet-aviation-mechanic-shortage Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 The United States is facing a shortage of aviation mechanics, the levels of which could become critical in the next decade. On Enterprise State Community College’s Ozark Campus, also known as the Alabama Aviation College, students are training in airframe, powerplant, and avionics maintenance.“It’s not unusual for a brand-new airframe technician...