The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development (UACED) was founded and approved by the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System in 1989 as an economic outreach unit. For thirty-six years the center has utilized customized project teams to successfully provide technical assistance to rural elected officials, regional, state and federal agencies to grow the state economy. We take an asset-based planning approach to help municipalities and organizations respond to challenges and capitalize on economic development opportunities.
Outdoor RecreationOutdoor Recreation in Alabama generates $6.6 billion and
accounts for 65,409 jobs, 3% of all employees in the state |
Tourism DevelopmentIn 2024, 29 million tourists to Alabama spent $23.9 billion for food, accommodations, travel, shopping and incidentals, according to the Alabama Department of Tourism
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Rural Workforce DevelopmentTo date, Flawless Hospitality Training has certified 1094 students covering 50 counties, representing 140 employers in Alabama
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