Greg Canfield

Managing Director of Economic Development at Burr & Forman. Served as Alabama Secretary of Commerce from 2011 - 2023.

[Greg Canfield @gregcanfield]

I was honored to have Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun conferred to me last night. Thank you to Gov. Ivey, Consul General Maeda, Hon Consul Mark Jackson, Burr & Forman, my family and all our guests for making it such a memorable evening.

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@GovernorKayIvey Governor Ivey, it meant a lot to have you there last night.

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‘Alabama ... has always punched above its weight class’ Former commerce secretary looks at the state’s 2025 economy https://t.co/JkqrsQU5mk

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We are one week away from this Ireland-Magic City event focused on pathways to tech and A/I collaboration. Have you registered to attend? You should. https://t.co/Ztt14pLXZm

[Greg Canfield @gregcanfield]

@johnlongshore It is a skill. Just don’t know how transferable it is! 😀

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I joined Alabama’s U.S. Senator, Katie Britt this morning for a BMSS webcast for a Washington, DC update and economic development updates for MS and AL. https://t.co/9xFjdM72Xz

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@MadeinAL What a great event!

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@BarnettWright @BhamTimes @CocaCola_UNITED This will be a remarkable transformation and Greater Birmingham will shine!

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Alabama exports for the win! Now ranked 2nd among U.S. states for automotive exports. https://t.co/U4eBgcWUTq
@MadinAL @AlabamaAMA @ExportAlabama

[Greg Canfield @gregcanfield]

@GovernorKayIvey @MadeinAL Governor Ivey, it has been my honor to serve!

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Helena Duncan: The Alabama we know is making strides for business https://t.co/DZWo4ymNit via @yhn @BCAToday @MadeinAL

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Another Alabama first! We welcome Miele’s first U.S. Production Hub to Opelika, AL.

https://t.co/7CFiTrgbId

[Greg Canfield @gregcanfield]

I look forward to my new role at Burr & Forman beginning Jan. 2nd. Serving as Alabama’s Secretary of Commerce for the past 12+ years has been an honor and a privilege.

https://t.co/pCtAJDN8Pq

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Aerospace & Defense: Starships & Troopers: A sector that generated $391 billion in value and accounted for 2.1 million employees in the U.S. alone in 2021 is a sector worth paying attention to. https://t.co/THCsrTdmZ4 @MadeinAL @aeroalliance

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New investments detailed in rurAL Economic Developers’ Summit https://t.co/PI3PCLgmG2
@MadeinAL

[Greg Canfield @gregcanfield]

@gediau @MadeinAL Thank you and cheers to Ellen McNair!

[Greg Canfield @gregcanfield]

@TommyBattle @MadeinAL Mayor Battle, thank you. It has always been rewarding to partner with you and I appreciate your leadership and servant’s heart.

[Greg Canfield @gregcanfield]

Building on the strong relationships and opportunities between Japan and Alabama. https://t.co/OfzRSwD6Af @GovernorKayIvey @MadeinAL

[Governor Kay Ivey @GovernorKayIvey]

The heinous terrorist attacks on Israel — a great ally of our country — must be stopped.

Israel is a special and sacred place — a place that has personally impacted my own faith. We must pray for the people of Israel.

Alabama stands with Israel, and so does all of America!

[Greg Canfield @gregcanfield]

@ulalaunch @amazon @ProjectKuiper Another historic mission from ULA!