James P. Hayes

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

BancTrust Financial Group, Inc. operates as a holding company for BankTrust. The company through its subsidiary provides a range of community banking services to commercial, small business, and retail customers. It offers a variety of transaction and savings deposit products, treasury management services, investment brokerage and insurance services, secured and unsecured loan products, including revolving credit facilities, letters of credit, and similar financial guarantees. BancTrust Financial Group also provides trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations, and individuals. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Mobile, AL