The Baldwin Community + Economic Development Foundation (BCEDF) is a nonprofit housed under the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, a dedicated collaborative partnership committed to providing opportunities for businesses in Baldwin County. The BCEDF contributes to initiatives that strive to develop the economy in Baldwin County, such as Hatch Fairhope, Baldwin Preparatory Academy, and FAME Built by Baldwin.
The BCEDF funds Hatch Fairhope, a business hub that provides facilities and resources for technology-based entrepreneurs to grow, along with the City of Fairhope, Coastal Alabama Community College, and PNC Bank. The BCEDF is a member of the Innovate Alabama Network. The BCEDF supports industry engagement for FAME Built by Baldwin and Baldwin Preparatory Academy by providing a full-time staff member to collaborate with industry partners to prepare future generations for careers in Baldwin County.
