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Alabama Honored with Silver Shovel Award for Economic Growth

23 Jun 2026 11:00 a.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Alabama secured a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from Area Development, recognizing significant economic growth driven by U.S. Space Command's presence and Eli Lilly's $6 billion pharmaceutical investment in Huntsville, alongside record-breaking statewide investments.

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