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Winston County Industrial Development Authority and Cooperative District of Winston County, Inc.'s Advertisement for the Northwest Alabamian Progress Edition 2010.

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Page 1: Progress Edition 2010

www.WinstonAdvantage.comwww.WinstonAdvantage.comCall 1‐888‐489‐1101

Winston County Winston County 

Industrial ParkIndustrial Park

Driving the Future of Interstate 22

Creating High Wage, High Demand, High Growth Jobs in Northwest AlabamaGrowth Jobs in Northwest Alabama 

Follow our progress at wwwWinstonAdvantage comFollow our progress at www.WinstonAdvantage.com

2005 Business 20092008

Retention &ExpansionAward

Site ReadinessAward

2008Event of the Year

Award

Page 2: Progress Edition 2010

DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES“The Cooperative District of Winston County is a prime example of what can be accomplished when local entities pool resources for the greater good. What you now have is an industrial site that shows prospectivenow have is an industrial site that shows prospective industries that these local communities are committed to working together for growth and development.” 

‐‐Greg Knighton, Vice President at Economic   Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)

2007

The Towns of Addison, Arley, Double Springs, and Lynn; the City of Haleyville; and the Winston County Commission form the Cooperative District of Winston County to undertake large‐scaleof Winston County to undertake large scale economic development projects.

The Cooperative District of Winston County explores and selects appropriate financing options  to pursue acquisition of property to build the Winston County Industrial Park.

The Cooperative District of Winston County signs  for property to build the Winston County Industrial Park on Highway 13 just 6.5 miles from exit 39 on Corridor X, the future Interstate 22.

The Cooperative District of Winston County begins Phase 1, 2 and 3 engineering testing, surveying and master planning for the Winston County Industrial Park.

The Cooperative District of Winston County breaks ground on the Winston County Industrial Park.  

2008g yThis event included elected officials and citizens from across  Winston County representing Addison, Arley, Double Springs, Haleyville and Lynn.

2008

The Winston County Industrial Development Authority on behalf of the Cooperative District of Winston County has overseen the development of the Winston County Industrial Park including developing Lots 10 and 11 and is currently developing Lots 8 and 9 while planning the development of another large tract site for a tenant.

2009

The Cooperative District of Winston County has to date been awarded  $620,000 in grants and special appropriations.  The Cooperative District of Winston County and the Winston County2009 Winston County and the Winston County Commission are currently pursuing over $3.5 million in infrastructure grants and assistance for the Winston County Industrial Park.

The Winston County Industrial Development Authority completes a year long rigorous assessment to have the Winston County Industrial Park recognized as an Alabama AdvantageSite.  The Winston County Industrial Park is one of only 13 parks across the State of Alabama to receive  this prestigious recognition and designation.

The Cooperative District of Winston County enters into a Lease‐to‐Own Agreement with a company to locate at the Winston County Industrial Park.  The company plans to make a $60 million capital investment and create 25 direct high wage high

2010investment and create 25 direct high wage, high demand, high growth jobs and 75‐125 indirect jobs.  Estimated project timeline is 2010 to 2013.