August 2026

Shoals EDA's Kevin Jackson Joins Alabama Leaders at Hadrian's F2 in Torrance, CA

This month, Shoals EDA President Kevin Jackson joined 26 other leaders from across the state in California for the first-ever Alabama delegation visit to Hadrian's F2 facility in Torrance. The visit marked an important milestone for The Shoals, giving leaders the opportunity to see Hadrian's operations firsthand and gain a better understanding of the impact F4 will have on our region.

Kevin was joined by State Representatives Kerry Underwood and Jamie Kiel, Caitlin Burns with the Shoals Chamber of Commerce, Dana McCain with Senator Katie Britt’s office, and Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair. The delegation also included representatives from Workforce Alabama, Alabama Industrial Development Training, University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of North Alabama, Northwest Shoals Community College, Tennessee Valley Authority, and other organizations from across the state. [...]

Flexco-Roppe Holding Company Now 100% Employee Owned

Headquartered here in The Shoals, Flexco has shown a strong commitment to providing flooring solutions that meet the needs and standards of its customers. Flexco has been a part of The Shoals community since 1949, working to manufacture and supply quality rubber and vinyl flooring. Today, Flexco employs approximately 260 people in The Shoals and distributes its products to all 50 states and internationally.

Flexco, an extension of the Roppe Holding Company, announced on August 17^th that its family of brands, known for durable flooring solutions, has become a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP structure allows the company to remain privately held and locally rooted while continuing to operate exactly as it always has. Through the plan, employees receive individual ESOP accounts that can grow over time as company stock is added and the business performs well. [...]

Constellium named to Forbes' 2026 Best-In-State Employers List or Alabama

Constellium has been named to Forbes’ 2026 Best Employers By State list for Alabama, recognizing the company among the state’s top workplaces. [...]

Congratulations to Constellium! We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of Constellium’s Shoals team and their continued commitment to excellence.

Click on each company's name to see their job opportunities!

Technical Positions Open Interviews

TASUS is hosting open interviews on September 2 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at 4310 Parkway Drive, Florence, AL 35630. They are looking to fill the following positions:

Maintenance Technicians
Process Technicians
Automation Technicians
Robotic Technicians

Florence and Tuscumbia Ranked in 10 Best Small Towns to Visit in Alabama

Discover the 10 best small towns to visit in Alabama in 2026, from the Tennessee River and Lake Guntersville to the Gulf Coast and Little River Canyon. [...]

Tennessee Valley Living Talks Upcoming Music Events in The Shoals

In the coming months, The Shoals is set to host plenty of events highlighting local talent! These include the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival and Sky Dog Festival. [...]

Renaissance Shoals and GunRunner Boutique Hotels Add Sparkle to Muscle Shoals Music Scene

Visitors who come to the Shoals to bask in the region's musical heritage, which includes the Rolling Stones, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and Paul Simon, often come away talking about the lodging as well as the music. [...]

Hadrian Adds $1.37B in Financing

Shoals Economic Development Authority President Kevin Jackson said Hadrian's ability to acquire $1.37 billion in equity financing is good news for the future of the submarine components production facility. [...]

The purpose of the Shoals Manufacturers' Association (SMA) is to foster a working relationship among Shoals area manufacturers and to promote a healthy business climate, making it feasible for existing companies to expand and/or remain in the Shoals area in a working partnership with the Shoals Economic Development Authority. Shoals area companies involved in the manufacture of products and parts for profit are invited to join SMA.

For more information, including the cost to join, visit our website. To join or for any questions, contact Rob Jones, Shoals EDA, at (256) 349-5632 or e-mail at rjones@shoalseda.com.

The Shoals Employment Growth Program is designed to encourage full-time employment growth through a streamlined process that provides assistance to eligible applicants offering new employment opportunities for Shoals citizens. Shoals area for-profit companies that operate under certain business activities listed in the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) can be reimbursed up to $8,000 for each new qualifying full-time employee hired, up to ten new full-time employment positions per year.

Click here for more information on the Shoals Employment Growth Program or contact Rob Jones, Shoals EDA, at (256) 349-5632 or e-mail at rjones@shoalseda.com.

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