Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation declaring July 2 as “Made in the USA” Day to highlight the contributions of Alabama manufacturers, workers and companies as we head into the holiday weekend.
“On ‘Made in the USA’ Day, we honor the hundreds of thousands of hardworking Alabamians from the Shoals to the Shore who drive our state’s growing economy while delivering ‘Made in Alabama’ products across the nation and around the world,” Ivey said.
Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair noted the increasing diversity of Alabama’s manufacturing sector, which employs over 280,000 Alabama workers across more than 4,000 enterprises statewide.
“From auto manufacturing to Navy ship building to space rockets, cutting edge pharmaceuticals and more, Alabama is an increasingly influential part of the U.S. and world economy,” McNair said. “There is no limit to what Alabamians can do or limit to their imaginations.”
Manufactured items from the state are sold worldwide, with exports valued at $23 billion in 2025. Motor vehicles are the state’s top export category, and Alabama ranks as the nation’s number two auto-exporting state.
“Since I took office in 2017, nearly $70 billion in capital investments and over 100,000 jobs have been created in Sweet Home Alabama,” Ivey continued. “We have also doubled down on providing targeted training to prepare Alabamians for these high-skill, high-wage, in-demand occupations.”
“As we expand our impact on the national economy, Alabamians can take great pride in being key players in bringing back ‘Made in America,” she added.
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