As Alabama’s secretary of commerce, Ellen McNair has been shaping how the state competes for jobs and investment in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Drawing on decades of experience in economic development, she has spearheaded the rollout of “CatALyst,” a long-term strategic plan designed to help Alabama build on its strengths and grow alongside emerging industry opportunities. Under McNair’s leadership, the Department of Commerce has expanded its global engagement and strengthened initiatives to better prepare Alabama communities for new investment. In this McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility  interview, McNair sat down with McKinsey’s Tristan Allen to discuss her vision for inclusive economic growth, the role of state-level leadership in expanding opportunity, and the positive impact of development on Alabamians. The following transcript has been edited for clarity and length. Tristan Allen: Secretary McNair, you lead Alabama’s Department of Commerce.…