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Mobile County approves $2.25 million in incentives for shipbuilding and steel projects, cites job and training commitments
Summary
The Mobile County Commission approved three project agreements: $250,000 to Master Boat Builders for a new fabrication and training facility; $250,000 to Burton/Burdon America toward construction for 27 Coast Guard cutters; and $1,750,000 to ArcelorMittal for training, apprenticeships and reimbursements tied to a new electrical steel facility.
The Mobile County Commission approved three project agreements on Aug. 25 that together commit $2.25 million in county funds to industrial projects the commission said will create jobs and support workforce training.
The commission authorized a $250,000 contribution to Master Boat Builders toward a new fabrication facility, employee training facility and floating dry dock in Mobile County; a $250,000 contribution to Burton/Burdon America toward construction linked to a 27-cutter contract for the U.S. Coast Guard; and a $1,750,000 package with ArcelorMittal for training reimbursements, apprenticeships and scholarships tied to a planned electrical steel facility.
David Rogers, service vice president for economic development at the Mobile Chamber, introduced the three projects and thanked the commission for its support. "Today, we have 3…
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