Canfield to step down after 12 years of service, $70 billion in investment for Alabama

$42 billion. That’s the figure Governor Kay Ivey referenced as she announced the departure of Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield secured in investment during his time with her administration alone. Over his total tenure in the role, that figure is $70 billion. Canfield has led the department responsible for the recruitment of businesses to Alabama since 2011. He put his extensive private sector experience and tenure serving in the Alabama Legislature to work for that mission. “Throughout my time as governor, we have proudly solidified Alabama as a top state for doing busine