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.
Why Alabama?
#1
Auto-Exporting State
#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.
53K+
Automotive Workforce
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.
