ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Ozark-Dale County 

Economic Development Corporation

www.odedc.com

Office Hours: 8-5 M-F

3247 Hwy 231 South

(Inside the Ozark Airport Blackwell Field)
Ozark, AL 36360
334-443-2000

Email: info@odedc.com

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A great place to live, play and build a business, Ozark boasts a diversified economy, mild winter weather and a location convenient to several of the south's metropolitan areas. Complementing the city's inviting business climate and tax structure is a workforce equipped with career training from Ozark's educational institutions and those within commuting distance.

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Doing Business in Ozark - Click here for information on starting a business and obtaining a business license.

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Community Information - Click here for statistical and demographic information of Ozark. 

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Available Buildings & Sites - Local, regional, and national businesses looking to make Ozark your new home - Click here for more information.

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Ozark Technology Center & East Gate Business Park - Where business begins and industry grows in Southeast Alabama.  Click here for more information on starting your small business with us.

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Economic Development Links:

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Ozark-Dale County Economic Development Corporation - (ODEDC) is a non-profit 501c6 organization located in Dale County Alabama. ODEC operates under a comprehensive but targeted three-year business plan which is developed and reviewed by investors from public government and private business within the Dale County trade area.

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Economic Development Partnership of Alabama - EDPA is a totally private, non-profit organization committed to helping Alabama reach its full economic development potential.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

WWW.ODEDC.COM

Doing Business in Ozark

(334) 774-5262  

Before soliciting business, conducting trade or performing services within the city limits of the City of Ozark, a person or business must first obtain a valid City of Ozark Business License.  It is imperative that one starts the application and approval process as far in advance before opening as possible.  Licenses are based upon a calendar year - January 1st through December 31st and the license expires December 31st of each year, regardless of the date purchased.

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Office hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except holidays.

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For more information please call (334) 774-5262 or e-mail revenue@ozarkal.gov.

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For more information concerning:

• Building Permits

• Inspection

• Planning Commission �

• Board of Zoning and Adjustments

Call (334) 774-9190

Experience outdoor fun season after season, year after year, in beautiful Ozark, Alabama.

Top 10 empLoyers in Dale County

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Top 10 manufacturing empLoyers

in Dale County

OZARK TECHNOLOGY CENTER & EAST GATE BUSINESS PARK

Mission Statement: 

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To provide an environment that is conducive to the success and growth of new and expanding businesses, create regional job opportunities, and expand the regional economy.

Services:

Ozark Technology Center provides the following services:

• Flexible and affordable space for lease

• Copier and fax machine

• 24-hour building access 

• Loading and receiving dock

• Assistance with business planning and financing

• Small business resource library

• Use of conference room

• Lighted, ample parking

• Professional support staff

Did you know...

Ozark was named the most Patriotic City in Alabama

Ozark is home to Fort Rucker, the "Home of Army Aviation."

Ozark is home to a renowned Aviation Training/Technical College.

Ozark was named one of the "top 25 places to retire in America" by Consumers Digest.

Ozark Technology Center

3269 US Highway 231 South, Ozark, Alabama 36360

East Gate Clients

Living Covenant Church

Edward Douglas, Pastor

Suites 101/102/103

334-237-2480

Sombrero Salsa Company

Ben Brown / Kevin Smith

334-774-2077

The Staff at Ozark Technology Center is dedicated to providing exceptional service to the clients of the incubator.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the incubator staff for assistance. If you desire an application

or more information concerning the incubator, please contact the OTC Manager, Tara Morris at tara@odedc.com.

Mayor Mark Blankenship                                      
Mayor                                                                

Advisory Board

The seven-member Advisory Board is appointed by the Ozark City Council and is made up of representatives throughout the seven-county region.

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Place 1:  Scott Farmer  - Representing Southeast AL Regional Planning & Development

Place 2:  Brenda Simechak - Representing City Council / Ozark City Schools

Place 3:  Dr. Carl Schauble - Vice President - Representing the Community 

Place 4:  Mike Brauer - President - Representing the Industrial Development Board

Place 5:  Matt Rogers - Representing the Colleges

Place 6:  Kathleene Waters - Representing the Community 

Place 7:  Steve McKinnon - Representing Dale County Commission

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Derek Dickens - Representing Ozark Economic Development Board 

ODEDC President

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Eastgate Business Park

Ozark Technology Center Clients
  

Technical Testing Services

Jay Harbert

Bay #118

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Strategic Live Sound

Jimmy "JC" Culbreth and Taiwan Truitt

Bay #119

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American Quality Exteriors

Eric Sheppard

Bay #120 / Bay #121

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Alabama Career Center

Sylvester Thrash

Every Thursday  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Suite #130

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Located at 406 Ben Street, Ozark, Alabama
(At the Ozark-Ft Rucker Gate)  

Available:

• Flexible and affordable space for lease

• Lighted, Ample Parking