By Jerry Underwood
Made in Alabama
Companies making great products in small towns stepped into the spotlight at the first installment of the Made in Alabama Showcase, an Oct. 6 event that featured extraordinary homegrown products.
Six of the 12 companies honored by Gov. Kay Ivey at the Showcase are based in rural Alabama communities – which isn’t surprising considering the variety of in-demand products originating outside the state’s big cities.
“Rural Alabama is home to skilled workers, talented artisans and savvy business owners,” said Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “Our rural communities are the source for unique and high-quality products, created for customers at home and around the world.
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