Morgan County Economic Development Association
The Morgan County, Alabama economy has a strong and diversified industrial base built on the area's proximity to raw materials and easy access to markets. Transportation and Decatur's riverside location have played important roles in the county's history, especially in the development of business and industry.


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Industrial Development Board approves MI…

Decatur DailyBy Eric Fleischauer Company says expansion will allow it to make parts for sniper rifles The Decatur-Morgan County Industrial Development Board on Thursday approved tax abatements totaling $190,540 to facilitate...

13 Jan 2012

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MICOR Industries to add 40 employees

Decatur DailyBy Eric Fleischauer Micor Industries of Decatur expects to add 40 employees with a $3.1 million expansion, according to president and founder Mike Heath. The State Docks Road contract manufacturer and...

12 Jan 2012

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3M to expand plant in Decatur

Decatur Daily By Eric Fleischauer Work to bring $33,000 a year to Morgan schools A planned $11.6 million addition to Decatur 3M Co. will generate $33,000 a year for Morgan County schools and...

26 Oct 2011

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Bunge expands Decatur site by creating p…

Decatur Daily By Deangelo McDaniel Bunge construction could lead to 50 new jobs Contractors are clearing the way for the second phase of a $85 million Bunge North America expansion that will...

15 Oct 2011

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Daikin to begin $60 million expansion in…

Decatur Daily By Eric Fleischauer Daikin America Inc. announced Wednesday it will begin a $60 million expansion of its Morgan County facility, and completion is expected by October 2012. General Affairs Manager Forrest...

29 Sep 2011

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Ben Peck Joins MCEDA and Port Authority …

Press ReleaseSeptember 6, 2011 Ben Peck joins Morgan County Economic Development Association and Decatur-Morgan County Port Authority as Project Manager Decatur, AL - Morgan County Economic Development Association and Decatur-Morgan County Port...

06 Sep 2011

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Polyplex receiving $2 million from state…

Decatur Daily By Eric Fleischauer A 13K per job plant payout Polyplex receiving $2 million from state, local entities The state added $1.15 million to local incentives in the successful effort to lure...

02 Sep 2011

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Area robotics 'to another level'

Decatur Daily Park chairman says Phase 2’s impact to be far-reaching By Bayne Hughes One Alabama Robotics Technology Park developer is expecting the newly constructed Phase 2’s impact to extend beyond local...

22 Aug 2011

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Polyplex preparations

Decatur Daily Morgan County, Decatur employees clearing future home of facility By Sheryl Marsh Clean-up work continued last week at the Polyplex USA facility being built in Mallard Fox Creek Industrial Park in...

21 Aug 2011

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Polyplex ready to build $187 million pla…

Decatur Daily City’s new industry plans to ‘hire locals’ Polyplex ready to build $187 million plant at industrial park By Eric Fleischauer A company from India soon will discover the benefits of hiring...

21 Jul 2011

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