Welcome to Phenix City, Alabama

Located at the easternmost point of Alabama, Phenix City – Russell County is a blossoming community conveniently located seconds away from Columbus, Georgia. Along with four Georgia counties, Phenix City – Russell County is the only Alabama county included in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. With such easy access to major metropolitan areas, the busiest airport in the world – Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, major seaports, and rail systems, the Phenix City region has established its place on the global map. Our community is educated, reliable, hardworking, and ready to work with you!

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Phenix City and the surrounding region offers a talented and diverse workforce with approximately 108,000 employable residents, an 8.5 % (average) unemployment rate, and more than 9,000 underemployed workers. Fort Benning contributes to our work-ready region by providing a large population of working spouses and those transitioning to civilian life. The soldiers exiting the service are well-trained, disciplined, educated, and possess a strong work ethic – making the ideal candidates for local employment opportunities.

Workforce Statistics

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There is no need to travel to find art and culture! The region has plenty of performances and attractions that would make residents of larger cities envious. It’s also impossibly easy to find places to get out and enjoy the beauty of our region. Our area suits each and every outdoor enthusiast – from golfers, to rafters, to spectators. You’ll enjoy a variety of parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools, golf courses, lakes, and more throughout the year.

Recreation & Culture

 

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Phenix City is the perfect location to open shop. With the north-south corridor to the Florida panhandle, businesses and beach goers can both take advantage of what the area has to offer. Whether it’s manufacturers taking advantage of the superb mobility, retailers taking advantage of the vacation traffic, or vacationers taking advantage of luxury accommodations en route to their destination, Phenix City has it all.

Transportation

 

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The Phenix City region and the State of Alabama offer a supportive environment that encourages business success. That environment has resulted in international attention and continued job growth and investment across a number of industry sectors.

Key Industries

 

Tools For
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Our Team

Our internal team, as well as several organizations within the region, are in place to simplify the business processes for you in Phenix City.

Meet Us

Incentives

Phenix City, Alabama offers businesses an attractive taxation environment – one of the nation’s lowest overall tax burdens. Local incentives only sweeten the deal.

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Training

Workforce development options are abundant. Alabama’s training agency is one of the nation’s most effective state-sponsored workforce training programs.

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With the abundance of factors that make our community stand out, we welcome you to experience the benefits of living and working in the Phenix City region.

931 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867

Ph: 334-448-2856

Shaun Culligan | Economic Development Manager | Email

Jennifer Lowman | Economic Development Specialist | Email