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About 58 INC | Shelby County Economic Development Corporation

58 INC is the economic development corporation for Shelby County, Alabama. It serves as the primary entity for fostering innovation, attracting new businesses, and supporting the retention and expansion of existing major employers within the county and its municipalities. The organization focuses on creating a robust, mixed economy by targeting industries such as Software & IT, Biotech, Professional Services, Automotive, and Advanced Manufacturing. 58 INC collaborates with a wide network of statewide, regional, and local economic developers, corporate entities, government officials, and private developers. Its mission is to add sustainable economic value to Shelby County by informing, consulting, and guiding businesses through development, activation, attraction, and retention processes. This includes efforts to recruit high-quality retail, entertainment, lodging, and mixed-use developments, as well as supporting community engagement to create jobs and foster an innovation ecosystem.