Alabama Communities of Excellence

The Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) program uses a comprehensive, three-phase approach to assist participating communities in planning and preparing for a more vibrant future.

University of Alabama Center For Economic Development (UACED)

University of Alabama Center For Economic Development (UACED)
The University of Alabama
Box 870138
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0138

Street Address:
621 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL  35401

Phone: 205-348-7058
Fax: 205-348-6974

Website: http://www.uaced.ua.edu/

E-mail: nisa.miranda@ua.edu

Ms. Nisa Miranda, Director

Founded in 1987 The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development (UACED) directed by Nisa Miranda, serves as a gateway to technical assistance resources at The University of Alabama.  Through the utilization of professional staff and customized project teams, UACED assists communities, agencies and organizations to take an “asset based” planning approach to economic development opportunities.

The University of Alabama Economic Development Alliance was formed in early 2012 to focus on the goal of expanding UA’s role in economic development outreach in Alabama. The Alliance consists of centers from across campus engaged full time in outreach that offer a diverse range of expertise and technical assistance available to help industry, organizations, and communities in the state and region. The economic outreach units below work together to serve as catalysts, facilitators, and collaborators for using the resources, expertise and intellectual assets of The University of Alabama to build and sustain viable economic opportunities throughout the state. The Alliance actively promotes its services and welcomes your inquiry:  economicdevelopment@ua.edu

Alliance Goals

  • Provide direct assistance to businesses, state and local organizations, and communities to help solve real world problems and grow the state’s economy
  • Match specific industry and economic development needs and inquiries to UA expertise
  • Create opportunities for UA faculty, staff, and students to provide service while expanding their learning
 UA Economic Development Alliance Outreach Centers

Resource Type: Community Development, Resources, Tourism