June 2025

Six years. 130+ new residents. Over 10,000 applications.

Remote Shoals was more than a relocation incentive—it was a bold step toward attracting talent and fostering growth in Northwest Alabama. In this blog, we look back on the program’s measured impact, national reach, and lasting contributions to The Shoals’ economic and cultural fabric.

Six Years of Remote Shoals: Attracting Talent, Building Community

Remote Shoals started not just as a relocation program-it is a vision for what The Shoals could become. Six years later, that vision has taken root. By attracting talented individuals and integrating them into the community, the program has reshaped the region's economic landscape and broadened its cultural horizons.

Existing Industry Highlight!

This month, we are proud to spotlight Robbins LLC, a testament to long-term commitment to local economic development. You can learn more about their company, products, and open position below.

Robbins, LLC

Since 1921, Robbins, LLC has proudly called the Shoals home. As a pioneer in rubber manufacturing, we’ve built a century-long legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and reliability — producing world-class retreading solutions for tire retreaders around the globe.

Today, we’re focused on the next 100 years. That means investing in our people, expanding capabilities, and remaining a committed, long-term employer in the region.

We are actively hiring, with an immediate need for a Rubber Chemist to join our growing team in Ripley, Mississippi or Muscle Shoals. Additionally, we have 50,000+ square feet of warehouse space and outdoor storage available for immediate lease, ideal for supporting continued growth across the Shoals.

To learn more, visit www.robbinsllc.com.

Shoals Chamber's Classroom 2 Careers Program

The 2025 Classroom 2 Careers program is officially in the books! Over five days, local educators toured a variety of industries—from manufacturing and robotics to healthcare, hospitality, entrepreneurship, and aerospace. These hands-on experiences gave them a firsthand look at the skills students need to succeed beyond graduation.

Summer in The Shoals 2025

We've worked to compile a list of the events happening across The Shoals this Summer! We know we couldn't have found them all, so be sure to check the other websites and local organizations for more summer fun.

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

American Wholesale Book Company
Constellium (Muscle Shoals, AL location)
DAL-Tile
Essity (Cherokee, AL location)
Farris Wholesale
FLEXCO (Tuscumbia, AL location)
Jay Industrial Repair (Muscle Shoals Service Division)
Mohawk Industries
nSide
Tarkett (Florence, AL location)
TASUS (Florence, AL location)
Southwire (Florence, AL location)
United Treating & Distribution

Robbins | Muscle Shoals, AL -

At Robbins, we deliver tire retreading solutions with advanced engineering and a commitment to innovation. Our envelope solutions are built for durability, reliability, helping you reduce downtime, and boost productivity. With the lowest cost per cure in the industry, Robbins delivers unmatched value to keep your operation running at peak performance.

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.

SHOALS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | www.shoalseda.com

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