MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * 'Business Facilities' ranks Alabama a national leader in key sectors Alabama and several of its metro areas have earned high marks in the 2025 "Business Facilities" Annual Rankings Report, reinforcing the state's status as a national leader in key industries and a prime destination for business growth. The influential report -- now in its 21st year -- evaluates states and metr more PR