St. Clair County to Launch New Commerce Park in Springville, AL

A $3.8 million Growing Alabama grant, awarded through the Growing Alabama Program, will support the development of a new rail-served commerce park in Springville, strengthening St. Clair County’s ability to compete for industrial investment and job creation across the Greater Birmingham Region.

The funding will help prepare sites along the Interstate 59 corridor, positioning the county to attract future employers and support long-term economic growth. The project reflects collaboration among the City of Springville, the St. Clair County Commission, the Industrial Development Board of St. Clair County, the State of Alabama, and private partners, including Norfolk Southern.

The commerce park is expected to create new opportunities for residents throughout St. Clair County and surrounding communities, reinforcing the importance of coordinated regional economic development.

"Congratulations to St. Clair County on the Riley Farms development, a powerful example of how collaboration drives economic vitality and long-term impact," says Birmingham Business Alliance President & CEO Steve Ammons. "The Growing Alabama program investment demonstrates that state funding is most effective when projects reflect strong local, county and regional alignment."