After leading the Alabama Department of Commerce for 12 years, Secretary Greg Canfield will be stepping down at year’s end, Governor Kay Ivey announced. Ellen McNair, a seasoned economic development expert, is set to succeed him.
Governor Ivey praised Canfield, highlighting his role in bringing over $42 billion in investments and creating 78,000 jobs for the state. “Greg has been instrumental in establishing Alabama as a top state for business, and his contributions, including the globally recognized ‘Made in Alabama’ brand, will be long remembered,” Ivey remarked.
A firm supporter of pro-business policies, Secretary Canfield has also championed Alabama’s latest economic incentive package, “The Game Plan.” His leadership since 2011, first with the Alabama Development Office which he later transformed into the Department of Commerce, has marked significant milestones. These include launching “Accelerate Alabama,” a strategic economic blueprint, and successfully…
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