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Big Names Choose Walker County
When one of the most popular national retail chains opened a new store in Jasper, Ala., at the end of 2011, the message was clear: Walker County’s future looks bright.
“Goody’s is a billion-dollar company,” says A.G. Helton, CEO of Action Properties, the project developer. “Companies like Goody’s don’t invest in communities unless they expect to prosper.”
Action Properties specializes in redeveloping properties throughout the Southeast. In Jasper... Read More »
Big Names Choose Walker County
When one of the most popular national retail chains opened a new store in Jasper, Ala., at the end of 2011, the message was clear: Walker County’s future looks bright.
“Goody’s is a billion-dollar company,” says A.G. Helton, CEO of Action Properties, the project developer. “Companies like Goody’s don’t invest in communities unless they expect to prosper.”
Action Properties specializes in redeveloping properties throughout the Southeast. In Jasper... Read More »
Bevill Industrial Park in Jasper, AL Has Sites Available
Several prepared sites are available and ready for prospective businesses and industries to construct buildings upon at Tom Bevill Industrial Park in Jasper. In addition, there are also buildings on site that are already ready for occupancy.
Bevill Industrial Park spans 500 total acres, with 126 of those acres having already been developed. Land tract prices in 2012 are going for $15,000 per acre, and the overall complex offers access to highways and interstate, air transportation, barge... Read More »
Andrew Posey & Son in Jasper, AL Helps With Do-It-Yourself Projects
Andrew Posey & Son was first established in Jasper in 1924, having opened its doors as a grocery and feed store.
The historic landmark in Walker County is now in its fifth generation of operations, with Randy Posey entering the hardware and do-it-yourself business in 1977 and continuing to operate the landmark company today.
The building's original red brick exterior and polished wood floors have remained the same as they were when the business began, and today there are several artifacts... Read More »
Bernard's in Jasper, AL Has Sold Clothes Since 1949
Men in Walker County who wish to be nicely dressed have been frequenting Bernard's Store for Men since 1949.
The popular quality clothing shop on the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Jasper offers everything from neckties and three-piece suits to dress shoes and casual attire.
The entire staff at Bernard's is trained and prides itself on old-fashioned Southern hospitality and customer service for everyone who enters the premises. Those services include same-day alterations along with... Read More »
Jasper – Walker County, AL Top Employers
Jasper – Walker County, AL's major employers include a number of diverse industries including health care, education, distribution, banking and manufacturing, to name a few. Here is a list of Walker County's top employers:500+ employeesWalker Baptist Medical CenterBevill State Community CollegeMarshall DurbinWalmart (Jasper) 101-499 employeesWalmart (Sumiton) Alabama PowerFirst National BankJasper Lumber 100 and fewer employeesB & D Industrial ServiceAlabama... Read More »
