DALEVILLE, Ala. (Rickey Stokes News)
A Wiregrass-based convenience store chain is expanding into Dale County, with support from Gov. Kay Ivey and state economic development officials.
Gov. Ivey announced Monday that the City of Daleville has been awarded a $120,000 Community Development Block Grant, which will be used to prepare land for a new Robert’s Grocery location near U.S. Highway 84 and Alabama Highway 85. The City of Daleville will contribute an additional $53,000 in local matching funds toward the project.
“This grant will pave the way for an Alabama-born business to grow and prosper while providing additional jobs and commerce for the city of Daleville,” Gov. Ivey said.
Robert’s Grocery currently operates locations in Wicksburg and Taylor, employing approximately 42 people. The new Daleville store is expected to create 15 additional jobs and represents a $5.7 million investment by the company.
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Director Kenneth Boswell said the project will improve access to groceries while generating new revenue for the city.
ADECA will administer the grant using funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
