The North Alabama Industrial Development Association (NAIDA) was founded in 1949 as a regional industrial development organization. Our mission is to assist in the creation of quality jobs for the residents of North Alabama. NAIDA represents 13 counties in North Alabama - all of which are served by the distributors of TVA electric power. Together, NAIDA's staff has over 95 years of economic development experience to successfully assist companies and site location consultants with projects of any size. Our services are at no cost and completely confidential.