South Alabama is a community of small cities where people enjoy living and working. The pace is obviously more moderated than one finds in the big cities, but the big cities are not so far away that they can’t be visited in a short quick trip. New Orleans, Atlanta, Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham, and Pensacola are all within easy driving distance, and any city more distant can be reach with easy access by air from any of these points.

The common thread that holds South Alabama together as an economic and social unit is a network of roads and highways, making it easy for individuals and businesses to visit, commute and interact within the larger community. Interstate I-65 moves traffic quickly south from Greenville through Georgiana and Evergreen, and by Brewton to Atmore. US 84 is the primary East-West Highway which moves traffic efficiently from Opp and Andalusia on the east, through Evergreen, to Monroeville on the west.

Each city and county within the South Alabama community provides uniqueness that gives diversity to the whole, and yet there are common bonds and interests which provide feelings of closeness and security. More recently South Alabama obtained a major tube of bonding glue when an FM radio station operating in Evergreen increased its power to 100,000-watts. WPGG covers the entire area with a strong signal. All in all, its a great place to do business.

EVERGREEN, the central city in the five county community, is also the transportation hub for an even larger area of South Alabama and Northwest Florida. More than 800 people earn their living in the transportation industry, and most of these work in trucking. The I-65/US 84 juncture provides quick and easy access and egress for 21 trucking companies. Evergreen and Conecuh County are known worldwide for window decorations and floral designs.

MONROEVILLE is well respected throughout Alabama for its dynamic community spirit, and its dedication to attracting good manufacturing and other industrial jobs. While the city provides leadership for a strong economy, many workers commute long distances from rural areas of Monroe and adjacent counties. Monroeville, home for two famous American writers, Harper Lee and Truman Capote, works hard at encouraging development of cultural and arts opportunities as well as businesses. The state legislature recently designated Monroeville as the literary capital of Alabama. Located only a short distance from the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers, Monroeville is a haven for those who enjoy inland waterways.

GREENVILLE is one of those communities which experienced a rebirth by exploiting its closeness to the Interstate Highway System. Located only 45 miles south of the State Capital it has the elements of a bedroom community, and yet it is developing a nationwide identity. The growth of service businesses at its primary I-65 exit makes it one of the most popular stops and stop-overs for travelers on the "Canada/Midwest-to-Florida Turnpike". The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail goes right to Cambrian Ridge in Greenville. In fact, that course has been deemed to be one of the best new golfing facilities in the nation. But there is more to Greenville and Butler County. The Hank Williams Sr. Museum is located at the famous singer/songwriter’s early childhood home in Georgiana, only fifteen miles south.

BREWTON was recently recognized as one of the best small cities in America. And once a newcomer drives around town and discovers the one place where beautiful old homes have been kept up he will understand why the judges were impressed. Brewton is a business city, with attractive shopping centers and a complete range of retail stores and wholesale support businesses. Small businesses, both new and old, thrive in this hustling-bustling community. Brewton and the city of Atmore, located about 30 miles closer to Mobile, comprise the bulk of the urban popular for Escambia County.

ANDALUSIA is the largest city and Covington is the largest county in the South Alabama community. Andalusia is recognized for having some of the best public schools in the state. It has excellent recreational facilities at nearby inland waterways, and its a favorite stop along the non-interstate routes to Panama City and Ft. Walton Beach resorts. Andalusia and its sister cities, of Opp and Florala, work tirelessly to make doing business in Covington County profitable and enjoyable. For more information about Andalusia, click here.

So, as you can see, South Alabama can be a nice place live, and a good place to own a small business. And the best way to find out more about that is to contact Sunbelt Business Brokers, South Alabama. We have great listings for going concerns. In case you missed it, check our businesses for sale.

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