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AdvantageSite is a voluntary industrial site preparedness program created in order to make the state more competitive for companies considering a location in Alabama.
“What it means,” said David Hutchison, business development director for the Alabama Development Office, “is that when an industrial contact comes to us and your site meets their qualifications, it will be the first of 15 sites in the state they will see.”
Hutchison and Tammy Radmard, senior economic development analyst of business information with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, recognized that the Fayette Industrial Park was included in the program by presenting a plaque to Fayette Mayor Ray Nelson during the Fayette City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
The AdvantageSite program requires that community economic development organizations provide documentation specific to a proposed industrial site, including a set of standard data related to ownership/control, environmental and geotechnical conditions and infrastructure status. Sites must also meet size, zoning and accessibility requirements.
Hutchison added that the reason the park received the designation was because of the dedication of the community and its leaders in getting the site prepared to program standards. He reminded those present that the program was through a voluntary commitment from city and county leaders to make sure the site met those requirements.
Greg Knighton, EDPA vice president and director of business information, stated, “We have a close relationship with communities in West Alabama and know that this announcement marks an important milestone for Fayette.” He stated that this would be an important tool for Fayette as it continues to sharpen its economic development focus.
“This is a big deal,”  said Fayette County Probate Judge William Oswalt, who was present during the meeting.
“It came about through a lot of hardwork, and I congratulate the officials involved.
“This most sought after designation confirms that Fayette is fully prepared to offer industrial prospects site ready opportunities.”
Nelson asked Hutchison to comment on the current atmosphere regarding industry recruitment in Alabama.
“We still have a lot of prospects in the state,unfortunately we don’t have a lot of decisions being made [to locate here],” Hutchison said. “Gov. Riley is still being aggressive in recruitment.”
Hutchison stressed that many organizations and agencies helped ADO in marketing the state. The AdvantageSite program  is jointly sponsored by the ADO, Alabama Gas Corporation, Alabama Power Company, EDPA, the North Alabama Industrial Development Association and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative.
Nelson then thanked everyone involved in making the AdvantageSite designation a reality for the Industrial Park.
“The Fayette community is very excited,” said  Nelson. “The state recognition demonstrates the strong commitment to economic development shared by the city of Fayette and the Fayette County Commission.”

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