Alabama Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Type of Business, Alabama, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business
Alabama Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Alabama counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Alabama counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Type of Business | Contract Count | $ Amount | Alabama | 2008 | -- | 4,616 | $6,043,849,172 |
Alabama | 2008 | Federal Government Organization | 3 | $36,804 |
Alabama | 2008 | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) | 15 | $1,470,785 |
Alabama | 2008 | Hospital | 7 | $105,394 |
Alabama | 2008 | JWOD Participating Nonprofit Agency | 52 | $17,176,256 |
Alabama | 2008 | Local Government Organization | 16 | $363,655 |
Alabama | 2008 | Minority Institution (MI) | 258 | $546,020,463 |
Alabama | 2008 | Other Educational Institution | 32 | $4,332,656 |
Alabama | 2008 | Other Nonprofit Institution | 125 | $12,181,519 |
Alabama | 2008 | Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States | 613 | $762,527,723 |
Alabama | 2008 | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States | 720 | $817,660,581 |
Alabama | 2008 | State Government Organization | 24 | $38,807,511 |
TOTAL | | | 6,481 | $8,244,532,519 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:01:10 www.forthecommondefense.org