Economic Development

Gardendale’s economic development has focused on positive growth, strengthening the economic and social well-being of the residents and businesses in the community.  A business-friendly environment, Gardendale is recognized as an up-and-coming suburb benefiting from economic growth along Interstate 65 and US 31.

The City of Gardendale in partnership with The Retail Coach and Project Director Kyle Cofer is providing the following retail reports to assist prospective businesses with information about our community demographics, primary retail trade area, and secondary retail trade area.

Businesses are encouraged to contact either Mayor Stan Hogeland at 205-234-9079 or Kyle Cofer at 662-319-7144 with any questions that you might have about the retail possibilities for your business in our city.