The structure of the I-85 Corridor Alliance™ is currently in transition as the program moves from its initial stages as an economic development concept and initiative to its more permanent structure as an Alliance™ of public, private and university groups committed to increasing the prosperity of communities along Interstate 85 in Alabama.

During the summer of 2004, the Executive Council concluded that the program needed a more permanent structure. Thus, the Executive Council prepared Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws and the name of the organization was changed from the I-85 Corridor Initiative to the I-85 Corridor Alliance™. The Articles of Incorporation of the I-85 Corridor Alliance™ were approved by the Executive Council and the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Alabama Secretary of State and the Lee County Judge of Probate on September 30, 2004 under the provisions of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The By-Laws were completed in December 2004 and approved by the Executive Council on January 6, 2005.

With the adoption of Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws the Board of Directors and Officers were appointed for 2005.

An open working session for the Board and adjunct participants in the Alliance™ meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. CT. Meeting location rotates throughout the Corridor.