This EDA investment supports the alabama tombigbee regional commission and the city of selma and dallas county with developing guidance and a comprehensive, long-range strategy designed to promote…

The Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission received $500,000 from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) to develop an economic recovery strategy for the City of Selma and Dallas County, Alabama. The Commission will work with local stakeholders to create a comprehensive, long-range plan promoting economic recovery and increased regional resiliency following recent tornado damage. The strategy aims to establish conditions supporting job growth and attracting $500k in private investment. Completion is scheduled for September 2025. As a non-profit provider of regional planning and economic development services, the Commission applies subject matter expertise and a regional perspective to help communities impacted by adverse economic events.

This EDA investment supports the alabama tombigbee regional commission and the city of selma and dallas county with developing guidance and a comprehensive, long-range strategy designed to promote economic recovery and increase regional resiliency in the region and areas directly impacted by recent tornadoes. The project will help create an environment that will promote job growth and lead to attracting private investment. Once completed, the project will lay the groundwork for long-term economic vitality and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.