Business Facilities - February 2008 - (Page 42) Companies choose Alabama for its pro-business attitude, strong infrastructure, and especially for its best-in-class employee training program. By Mitchell Banks labama offers a wealth of advantages for companies seeking a business location that will contribute to their long-term success. It all starts with a labor pool of more than two million dedicated, reliable, and skilled workers. As you’ll read later, the workforce training system in place in Alabama ensures that your employees are second to none in the country—and that they’re ready to work as soon as you’re ready to hire. Furthermore, Alabama’s transportation infrastructure can meet the demands of companies in any sector. The infrastructure includes five interstate highways and a network of over 74,000 miles of paved public roads. Alabama is served by 25 freight rail42 FEBRUARY 2008 A roads, including five Class 1 railroads, carrying cargo over 3,362 miles of track. The state also has one of the largest inland waterway systems in the nation, with nearly 1,300 miles of navigable waterways along six corridors that connect to more than 15,000 miles of inland waterways in 23 states. In Mobile, AL, the Alabama State Port Authority operates Alabama’s deepwater port, which is served by some 100 overseas shipping lines and a dozen towing companies, and which connects Alabama with major ports around the world. Alabama is served by 13 airlines operating through six airports and providing more than 300 daily flights. The state has internaA S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N O F B U S I N E S S FA C I L I T I E S
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