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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Birmingham, AL. (April 17, 2024) — Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors was named a Most Prestigious Accounting Firm by Vault, a trusted authority in career intelligence resources for professionals and students. This is the third time that Warren Averett has been named to this list.
The 2025 Top 50 Most Prestigious Accounting Firms list was determined through a survey filled out by accounting
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Friday, March 15, 2024
New Child Care Benefits Propel Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama’s Commitment to its Automotive WorkforceMarch 15, 2024, Montgomery, Alabama – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) is proud to announce a partnership with TOOTRiS, the nation’s leading Child Care solutions provider, to provide Child Care Benefits to its automotive workforce. This strategic alliance underscores HMMA's
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Monday, March 04, 2024
Birmingham, Ala.—The annual Business Alabama Awards took place at luncheon in Birmingham on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Elliot B. Maisel, Chairman and CEO of Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC, was named Alabama’s CEO of the Year.Among a pool of five exceptional finalists from businesses across the state, Maisel was awarded the top executive in the state for 2024.Maisel has been at the helm at Gulf since
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Friday, March 01, 2024
Winners in seven categories and five chosen for Lifetime Achievement at a luncheon in Birmingham.
Montgomery Whitewater was chosen for the Project of the Year:
Project of the Year – Montgomery Whitewater; Finalists: Aerojet Rocketdyne expansion, Cerrowire expansion, City Walk BHAM, Discovery Life Sciences new global headquarters, Innovate Alabama, production of the Genesis GV70, development of
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 175%, Fast Forward, LLC (dba exploreMedia) Ranks No. 104 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list had an average growth rate of 166.43 percent.
Montgomery, AL, February 28, 2024 – Inc. magazine revealed that exploreMedia is No. 104 on its fourth annual
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Friday, February 23, 2024
Birmingham, AL. (February 23, 2024) Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, has been recognized on USA Today’s 2024 America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms and America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms lists.
USA Today partnered with Statista to create the national lists of highly recommended firms for tax and accounting services;
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Friday, February 09, 2024
MONTGOMERY, Ala., (February 9, 2024) — Governor Kay Ivey recently appointed Mario Gallardo, Rob Lyda, and Gary Whitley, Jr. to the Council on the Arts. They began serving their terms on the agency’s governing board on January 1, 2024. The Council is a body of fifteen members appointed for six-year terms to help promote the arts statewide; the primary responsibility of board members is to make
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Tuesday, February 06, 2024
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 6, 2024) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery County Bar Association (MCBA) with the annual Tom Methvin Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award.
The award honors one Montgomery attorney based on the total number of pro bono hours or complexity of cases staffed, the impact of the pro bono work and
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Friday, January 12, 2024
(MONTGOMERY, ALA) On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Valiant Cross Academy
will welcome Janine Yass, Founder of the Yass Prize, along with Governor Kay Ivey and other notable
guests for a special media event. This event will include an exciting announcement about expansion
plans for Valiant Cross Academy, as well as a special announcement from the Yass Prize executives right
here from Montgomery,
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Monday, December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is proud to announce that it was recently named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. This annual program, created by Business Alabama magazine and Best Companies Group, is in its fourteenth year.
The Best Companies survey and awards program
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Tuesday, December 05, 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Dec. 5, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Montgomery partner Charles “Chuck” Stewart has been named president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He will serve a one-year term effective January 1, 2024.
ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Nov. 28, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that multiple attorneys in the firm’s Montgomery, Alabama, office have been selected to the 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Mid-South Rising Stars lists.
The following attorneys in Montgomery have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers:
George R.
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Monday, November 06, 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Nov. 6, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm received the Gold Medallion Law Firm Award at the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program’s (MVLP) Pro Bono Recognition Luncheon and 10-Year Anniversary Gala. Associates Lillie Hobson, Anna Akers Hornsby and Jessica Sparhawk were also recognized with the Medal of the Samaritan Award at the program
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Thursday, November 02, 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® has recognized the firm with six Tier 1 national rankings in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Banking & Finance, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants. The firm also earned
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Monday, October 30, 2023
Montgomery, Alabama - Newk’s Eatery is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Montgomery. Franchise owners, Matt Collins and his wife, Amberly, brought a Newk’s Eatery to Montgomery on Oct. 30, 2013, in the Cornerstone Center on Vaughn Road. Matt and Amberly saw an opportunity to share the unique fast-casual restaurant with the Montgomery market.
“We are so grateful for how Montgomery has welcomed
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
(Montgomery, Ala.) – It’s time to get in the Christmas spirits! Hilltop Public House has been selected as Alabama’s third Miracle Pop-Up bar. Miracle at Hilltop is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive environment. With kitschy and extravagant holiday decorations, professionally developed cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the best holiday party,
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Monday, September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is proud to announce that three of their young professionals have recently been honored by various organizations.
Ashley Taylor, a principal in the firm’s Montgomery office, was inducted into Troy University’s Accounting Hall of Honor.
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Monday, September 18, 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 18, 2023) – The revolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has rapidly spurred a multitude of legal and regulatory challenges with its fast-paced and escalated usage in virtually every industry. To assist companies with understanding the impact of AI and how it may transform their businesses, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has launched its Artificial
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College is once again listed among the top ten Best Values and among the top ten Regional Colleges with the publication of the 2024 U.S. News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges” college guide, released earlier today. The College is listed among the top 10 Regional Colleges-South and among the top 10 Best Values in Regional Colleges-South.
Earlier this month,
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Monday, September 11, 2023
MONTGOMERY, ALA., SEPT. 11, 2023 - Four Star Freightliner, Inc. was presented with an Innovator Award during the 2023 AlabamaWorks! Workforce Conference held in downtown Montgomery, Ala.
The Innovator Awards, given on Sept. 8, the last day of the 3-day conference, were created to highlight people and programs across the state that take an innovative approach to solve workforce challenges and
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Tuesday, September 05, 2023
MONTGOMERY, AL (September 5, 2023) - MAX Credit Union, has once again been recognized by American Banker as one of the 2023 Best Credit Unions to Work For in the nation, which is an awards program designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best credit unions nationwide and is comprised of seventy credit unions.
This is the second consecutive year MAX has received this honor and could not have
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Friday, August 11, 2023
Montgomery, Ala.—An essay written by Dr. Tom Perrin, professor of English and chair of the Huntingdon College Department of Language, Literature, and Communication and published in the July 24 issue of the journal, Christian Scholar’s Review, discusses Huntingdon College’s approach to teaching and helping students answer questions of vocation and calling. The article posits that, although students
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Wednesday, August 09, 2023
WHO: Trenholm State Community College and Tuskegee University
WHAT: Trenholm State Community College and Tuskegee University will sign an agreement between the two institutions, formalizing a partnership to support students interested in transferring to Tuskegee University.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 9th at 2:30pm
WHERE: Tuskegee University - Margaret Murray Washington Hall Rotunda,
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Friday, August 04, 2023
Troy University has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation from G.I. Jobs magazine, along with the organization’s highest gold ranking.
More than 1,800 colleges and universities participated in the survey, with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and their responses to a
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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Montgomery, AL (July 20, 2023) – The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) has announced the selection of two Trenholm State Community College students to participate in the 2023 HBCU Scholar Recognition Program.
The HBCU Scholar Recognition Program highlights a diverse group
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS),
is pleased to announce they have ranked third in the top publicly traded banks with between $10
billion to $50 billion in assets, based on year-end 2022 data. Consulting firm Capital Performance
Group partners with American Banker to compile the annual ranking, and this is the second year
in a row that
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Friday, July 07, 2023
The CEO Publication, a unique digital platform featuring experts who have created ripples across various areas of expertise, has acknowledged Michael Coleman, CEO, of Montgomery Area Food Bank as a leader who is transforming the industry with his unique solutions
MONTGOMERY, AL – July 7, 2023 - Michael Coleman, CEO of the Montgomery Area Food Bank, is featured in the “Top 20
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Thursday, July 06, 2023
US Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced Thursday afternoon that Maxwell Air Force Base will get $15 million for a commercial vehicle inspection gate. Another $6.8 million will go for the F-35 weapons load crew training facility at the 187th Fighter Wing stationed at Dannelly Field. The 187th is one of only three Air National Guard units in the nation getting the F-35 Lightning II, the
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College’s Educator Preparation Programs, housed in the Department of Teacher Education, have earned national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Department chair Dr. Carolyn Corliss, professor of teacher education, was notified earlier this month, following a months-long process of preparation and review that concluded in
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West has recorded an interview with Dr. John N. Gardner, founder and executive chair of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, as part of the Institute’s “Office Hours” podcast series. The interview, entitled Reclaiming the Mission, is available for listening today, June 20, 2023, at
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, and Jackson Thornton Asset Management (JTAM), a wealth management firm with offices in Montgomery, Dothan, and Opelika, AL, have been named to multiple lists by Accounting Today and Forbes.
Jackson Thornton ranked 35th on Accounting Today’s “Beyond the Top 100
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Friday, June 09, 2023
GMC rose two spots to #16 on ENR Southeast’s Top Design Firms list, which ranks firms based on revenue in Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, the firm climbed 30 spots to #163 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms list, ranking firms based on revenue nationwide. In addition, GMC landed among the top 10 on ENR Southeast‘s sector-specific lists, including #1 Top
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Tuesday, June 06, 2023
Montgomery, AL (June 6, 2023) – Trenholm State Community College is one of Alabama’s six historically black community colleges accepted in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced a resolution Tuesday, June 6, 2023, that establishes the following colleges as members: Bishop State, Drake State, Gadsden State, Lawson State, Shelton State and
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Tuesday, June 06, 2023
Montgomery, June 6, 2023- Premier Tech unveiled today its new state-of-the-art headquarters in the United States for its Systems and Automation business group in Montgomery, Alabama. The completion of this 33-million-dollar investment marks Premier Tech's commitment towards its customers and the U.S. market while strengthening its presence in this market. This comes just a few weeks after Premier
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Friday, June 02, 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala., — Alabama Ag Credit, a customer-owned financial cooperative, has announced the results of its recent director elections.
The individuals re-elected were:
Mark Platt, incumbent, fulfilling a three-year term in Gulf Coast Region 4Richard Meadows, incumbent, fulfilling a three-year term in an At-Large position
Mr. Platt has been farming full-time for the last 23
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Thursday, June 01, 2023
June 1, 2023 · People
Goodwyn Mills Cawood founder and former executive Steve Cawood, PE, has been recognized as one of SC Biz News ICON Honors recipients.
SC Biz News introduced the ICON Honors recognition program to celebrate South Carolina business leaders over 60 who have exhibited strong leadership and notable successes.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Steve for more
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
WHO: Trenholm State Community College & River Region FAME Chapter
WHAT: Trenholm State Community College hosts FAME Class of 2023-2025 signing day ceremony
WHEN: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 3 pm
WHERE: Trenholm State Community College, Patterson site - Auditorium, 3920 Troy Highway.
BACKGROUND: Trenholm State will host a signing ceremony for the 2023-2025 River Region FAME class.
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Monday, May 15, 2023
Last year, we launched our annual look at Women in Tech in Alabama with 22 for ’22. This year, we’ve got a new list, and it’s 23 for ’23, featuring women across the state who are working for companies large and small, some that they founded, and recognized by others for their excellence in the technology sector.
VENUS QUATES is president and CEO of LaunchTech, which specializes in providing
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Montgomery, AL (May 11, 2023) – Trenholm State Community College will proudly host its Spring Commencement, on Thursday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m., at the Multiplex at Crampton Bowl located at 220 Hall St, Montgomery, AL 36104.
As a time honored tradition of academic excellence, Trenholm State Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of 163 graduates who will be awarded certificates
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Friday, May 05, 2023
MONTGOMERY, AL - Tyson Foods is donating 80,000 pounds of frozen chicken to those facing food insecurity in the Montgomery, Alabama community. The amount is equivalent to 320,000 servings of protein. Tyson is committed to giving back to local communities and our neighbors in need. The event takes place Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 8-11 AM CT at the Union Street Trainshed (210 Water St,
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Thursday, May 04, 2023
Montgomery, AL (May 4, 2023) – Trenholm State Community College will proudly host its Spring Commencement, on Thursday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m., at the Multiplex at Crampton Bowl located at 220 Hall St, Montgomery, AL 36104.
As a time honored tradition of academic excellence, Trenholm State Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of 163 graduates who will be awarded certificates
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Thursday, May 04, 2023
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today recognized six Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe, helping to sustain robust export activities that create jobs and spark economic growth across the state.
In addition, Governor Ivey presented Tuskegee University with a 2023 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award for extraordinary results in international
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Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Among 181 graduates, Huntingdon College will welcome its first-ever class of graduate students to Top Stage on the Huntingdon Green as the College community gathers to celebrate 2023 Commencement Exercises, Saturday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m. Five students will receive hoods as the first graduates in Huntingdon’s Master of Athletic Training program, the College’s first graduate program in its 169-year
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Thursday, April 27, 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS), announces that it has been added to the 2023 KBW Bank Honor Roll, which highlights an exclusive annual list of banking institutions that demonstrated a consistently strong track record of earnings growth over the past decade.
“ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is honored to be on the KBW Honor Roll for the
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Monday, April 24, 2023
2023–2024 Huntingdon College SGA executive officers (L-R): Ben Barker '25, director of PR; Sammy Cantavespre '24, secretary; Nevaeh McIntyre '24, president; Madison Haddock '24, treasurer; and Will Pilgrim '24, vice president.
Montgomery, Ala.—Four Huntingdon College student-leaders took the oath of office as elected members of the executive cabinet of the Huntingdon Student Government
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Monday, April 03, 2023
Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College sophomore Ariel Lenise Dixon of Saraland, Ala., was crowned Miss Huntingdon 2023 and was also honored by her co-contestants as Miss Congeniality at the conclusion of the annual Miss Huntingdon Pageant held Saturday, April 1. Olivia Rae Elmore, a junior from Hueytown, Ala., was named First Runner-Up. Kennedy Grace Davis Chambers, a junior from Birmingham, Ala.,
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Monday, April 03, 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:SFBS), bank holding company of ServisFirst Bank, announces that it has been ranked 21st on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2022 Top 50 Public Banks. S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks US public banks by financial performance and are limited to banks with greater than $10 billion in total assets. Rankings were based on three major categories,
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala., March 28, 2023 – With very great sadness, Caddell Construction announces the passing of the company’s beloved founder, John A. Caddell. Having recently celebrated his 93rd birthday, Mr. Caddell died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 27, 2023. A nationally known businessman and philanthropist, he was a lifelong resident of Montgomery, Alabama. His legacy will
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Friday, March 15, 2024New Child Care Benefits Propel Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama’s Commitment to its Automotive WorkforceMarch 15, 2024, Montgomery, Alabama – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) is proud to announce a partnership with TOOTRiS, the nation’s leading Child Care solutions provider, to provide Child Care Benefits to its automotive workforce. This strategic alliance underscores HMMA's ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News, Members: Business Buzz, Members: On the MoveMonday, March 04, 2024Birmingham, Ala.—The annual Business Alabama Awards took place at luncheon in Birmingham on Friday, March 1, 2024. Elliot B. Maisel, Chairman and CEO of Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC, was named Alabama’s CEO of the Year.Among a pool of five exceptional finalists from businesses across the state, Maisel was awarded the top executive in the state for 2024.Maisel has been at the helm at Gulf since ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsFriday, March 01, 2024Winners in seven categories and five chosen for Lifetime Achievement at a luncheon in Birmingham. Montgomery Whitewater was chosen for the Project of the Year: Project of the Year – Montgomery Whitewater; Finalists: Aerojet Rocketdyne expansion, Cerrowire expansion, City Walk BHAM, Discovery Life Sciences new global headquarters, Innovate Alabama, production of the Genesis GV70, development of ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsWednesday, February 28, 2024With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 175%, Fast Forward, LLC (dba exploreMedia) Ranks No. 104 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list had an average growth rate of 166.43 percent. Montgomery, AL, February 28, 2024 – Inc. magazine revealed that exploreMedia is No. 104 on its fourth annual ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Friday, February 23, 2024Birmingham, AL. (February 23, 2024) Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, has been recognized on USA Today’s 2024 America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms and America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms lists. USA Today partnered with Statista to create the national lists of highly recommended firms for tax and accounting services; ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsFriday, February 09, 2024MONTGOMERY, Ala., (February 9, 2024) — Governor Kay Ivey recently appointed Mario Gallardo, Rob Lyda, and Gary Whitley, Jr. to the Council on the Arts. They began serving their terms on the agency’s governing board on January 1, 2024. The Council is a body of fifteen members appointed for six-year terms to help promote the arts statewide; the primary responsibility of board members is to make ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Tuesday, February 06, 2024MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 6, 2024) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery County Bar Association (MCBA) with the annual Tom Methvin Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award. The award honors one Montgomery attorney based on the total number of pro bono hours or complexity of cases staffed, the impact of the pro bono work and ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsFriday, January 12, 2024(MONTGOMERY, ALA) On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Valiant Cross Academy will welcome Janine Yass, Founder of the Yass Prize, along with Governor Kay Ivey and other notable guests for a special media event. This event will include an exciting announcement about expansion plans for Valiant Cross Academy, as well as a special announcement from the Yass Prize executives right here from Montgomery, ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News.jpg)
Monday, December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is proud to announce that it was recently named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. This annual program, created by Business Alabama magazine and Best Companies Group, is in its fourteenth year. The Best Companies survey and awards program ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Tuesday, December 05, 2023MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Dec. 5, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Montgomery partner Charles “Chuck” Stewart has been named president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He will serve a one-year term effective January 1, 2024. ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsTuesday, November 28, 2023MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Nov. 28, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that multiple attorneys in the firm’s Montgomery, Alabama, office have been selected to the 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Mid-South Rising Stars lists. The following attorneys in Montgomery have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers: George R. ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsMonday, November 06, 2023MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Nov. 6, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm received the Gold Medallion Law Firm Award at the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program’s (MVLP) Pro Bono Recognition Luncheon and 10-Year Anniversary Gala. Associates Lillie Hobson, Anna Akers Hornsby and Jessica Sparhawk were also recognized with the Medal of the Samaritan Award at the program ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsThursday, November 02, 2023MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® has recognized the firm with six Tier 1 national rankings in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Banking & Finance, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants. The firm also earned ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News.jpg)
Monday, October 30, 2023Montgomery, Alabama - Newk’s Eatery is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Montgomery. Franchise owners, Matt Collins and his wife, Amberly, brought a Newk’s Eatery to Montgomery on Oct. 30, 2013, in the Cornerstone Center on Vaughn Road. Matt and Amberly saw an opportunity to share the unique fast-casual restaurant with the Montgomery market. “We are so grateful for how Montgomery has welcomed ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsWednesday, October 18, 2023(Montgomery, Ala.) – It’s time to get in the Christmas spirits! Hilltop Public House has been selected as Alabama’s third Miracle Pop-Up bar. Miracle at Hilltop is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive environment. With kitschy and extravagant holiday decorations, professionally developed cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the best holiday party, ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News, Members: Business BuzzMonday, September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is proud to announce that three of their young professionals have recently been honored by various organizations. Ashley Taylor, a principal in the firm’s Montgomery office, was inducted into Troy University’s Accounting Hall of Honor. ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsMonday, September 18, 2023BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 18, 2023) – The revolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has rapidly spurred a multitude of legal and regulatory challenges with its fast-paced and escalated usage in virtually every industry. To assist companies with understanding the impact of AI and how it may transform their businesses, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has launched its Artificial ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsMonday, September 18, 2023Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College is once again listed among the top ten Best Values and among the top ten Regional Colleges with the publication of the 2024 U.S. News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges” college guide, released earlier today. The College is listed among the top 10 Regional Colleges-South and among the top 10 Best Values in Regional Colleges-South. Earlier this month, ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Monday, September 11, 2023MONTGOMERY, ALA., SEPT. 11, 2023 - Four Star Freightliner, Inc. was presented with an Innovator Award during the 2023 AlabamaWorks! Workforce Conference held in downtown Montgomery, Ala. The Innovator Awards, given on Sept. 8, the last day of the 3-day conference, were created to highlight people and programs across the state that take an innovative approach to solve workforce challenges and ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Tuesday, September 05, 2023MONTGOMERY, AL (September 5, 2023) - MAX Credit Union, has once again been recognized by American Banker as one of the 2023 Best Credit Unions to Work For in the nation, which is an awards program designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best credit unions nationwide and is comprised of seventy credit unions. This is the second consecutive year MAX has received this honor and could not have ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsFriday, August 11, 2023Montgomery, Ala.—An essay written by Dr. Tom Perrin, professor of English and chair of the Huntingdon College Department of Language, Literature, and Communication and published in the July 24 issue of the journal, Christian Scholar’s Review, discusses Huntingdon College’s approach to teaching and helping students answer questions of vocation and calling. The article posits that, although students ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Wednesday, August 09, 2023WHO: Trenholm State Community College and Tuskegee University WHAT: Trenholm State Community College and Tuskegee University will sign an agreement between the two institutions, formalizing a partnership to support students interested in transferring to Tuskegee University. WHEN: Wednesday, August 9th at 2:30pm WHERE: Tuskegee University - Margaret Murray Washington Hall Rotunda, ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsFriday, August 04, 2023Troy University has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation from G.I. Jobs magazine, along with the organization’s highest gold ranking. More than 1,800 colleges and universities participated in the survey, with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and their responses to a ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Thursday, July 20, 2023Montgomery, AL (July 20, 2023) – The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) has announced the selection of two Trenholm State Community College students to participate in the 2023 HBCU Scholar Recognition Program. The HBCU Scholar Recognition Program highlights a diverse group ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Wednesday, July 12, 2023BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce they have ranked third in the top publicly traded banks with between $10 billion to $50 billion in assets, based on year-end 2022 data. Consulting firm Capital Performance Group partners with American Banker to compile the annual ranking, and this is the second year in a row that ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsFriday, July 07, 2023The CEO Publication, a unique digital platform featuring experts who have created ripples across various areas of expertise, has acknowledged Michael Coleman, CEO, of Montgomery Area Food Bank as a leader who is transforming the industry with his unique solutions MONTGOMERY, AL – July 7, 2023 - Michael Coleman, CEO of the Montgomery Area Food Bank, is featured in the “Top 20 ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsThursday, July 06, 2023US Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced Thursday afternoon that Maxwell Air Force Base will get $15 million for a commercial vehicle inspection gate. Another $6.8 million will go for the F-35 weapons load crew training facility at the 187th Fighter Wing stationed at Dannelly Field. The 187th is one of only three Air National Guard units in the nation getting the F-35 Lightning II, the ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsWednesday, June 21, 2023Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College’s Educator Preparation Programs, housed in the Department of Teacher Education, have earned national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Department chair Dr. Carolyn Corliss, professor of teacher education, was notified earlier this month, following a months-long process of preparation and review that concluded in ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsTuesday, June 20, 2023Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West has recorded an interview with Dr. John N. Gardner, founder and executive chair of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, as part of the Institute’s “Office Hours” podcast series. The interview, entitled Reclaiming the Mission, is available for listening today, June 20, 2023, at ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Thursday, June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, and Jackson Thornton Asset Management (JTAM), a wealth management firm with offices in Montgomery, Dothan, and Opelika, AL, have been named to multiple lists by Accounting Today and Forbes. Jackson Thornton ranked 35th on Accounting Today’s “Beyond the Top 100 ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsFriday, June 09, 2023GMC rose two spots to #16 on ENR Southeast’s Top Design Firms list, which ranks firms based on revenue in Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, the firm climbed 30 spots to #163 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms list, ranking firms based on revenue nationwide. In addition, GMC landed among the top 10 on ENR Southeast‘s sector-specific lists, including #1 Top ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsTuesday, June 06, 2023Montgomery, AL (June 6, 2023) – Trenholm State Community College is one of Alabama’s six historically black community colleges accepted in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced a resolution Tuesday, June 6, 2023, that establishes the following colleges as members: Bishop State, Drake State, Gadsden State, Lawson State, Shelton State and ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsTuesday, June 06, 2023Montgomery, June 6, 2023- Premier Tech unveiled today its new state-of-the-art headquarters in the United States for its Systems and Automation business group in Montgomery, Alabama. The completion of this 33-million-dollar investment marks Premier Tech's commitment towards its customers and the U.S. market while strengthening its presence in this market. This comes just a few weeks after Premier ...read moreCategories: Members: Business Buzz, Members: In the NewsFriday, June 02, 2023MONTGOMERY, Ala., — Alabama Ag Credit, a customer-owned financial cooperative, has announced the results of its recent director elections. The individuals re-elected were: Mark Platt, incumbent, fulfilling a three-year term in Gulf Coast Region 4Richard Meadows, incumbent, fulfilling a three-year term in an At-Large position Mr. Platt has been farming full-time for the last 23 ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsThursday, June 01, 2023June 1, 2023 · People Goodwyn Mills Cawood founder and former executive Steve Cawood, PE, has been recognized as one of SC Biz News ICON Honors recipients. SC Biz News introduced the ICON Honors recognition program to celebrate South Carolina business leaders over 60 who have exhibited strong leadership and notable successes. “I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Steve for more ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsThursday, May 25, 2023WHO: Trenholm State Community College & River Region FAME Chapter WHAT: Trenholm State Community College hosts FAME Class of 2023-2025 signing day ceremony WHEN: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 3 pm WHERE: Trenholm State Community College, Patterson site - Auditorium, 3920 Troy Highway. BACKGROUND: Trenholm State will host a signing ceremony for the 2023-2025 River Region FAME class. ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Monday, May 15, 2023Last year, we launched our annual look at Women in Tech in Alabama with 22 for ’22. This year, we’ve got a new list, and it’s 23 for ’23, featuring women across the state who are working for companies large and small, some that they founded, and recognized by others for their excellence in the technology sector. VENUS QUATES is president and CEO of LaunchTech, which specializes in providing ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsThursday, May 11, 2023Montgomery, AL (May 11, 2023) – Trenholm State Community College will proudly host its Spring Commencement, on Thursday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m., at the Multiplex at Crampton Bowl located at 220 Hall St, Montgomery, AL 36104. As a time honored tradition of academic excellence, Trenholm State Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of 163 graduates who will be awarded certificates ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsFriday, May 05, 2023MONTGOMERY, AL - Tyson Foods is donating 80,000 pounds of frozen chicken to those facing food insecurity in the Montgomery, Alabama community. The amount is equivalent to 320,000 servings of protein. Tyson is committed to giving back to local communities and our neighbors in need. The event takes place Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 8-11 AM CT at the Union Street Trainshed (210 Water St, ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsThursday, May 04, 2023Montgomery, AL (May 4, 2023) – Trenholm State Community College will proudly host its Spring Commencement, on Thursday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m., at the Multiplex at Crampton Bowl located at 220 Hall St, Montgomery, AL 36104. As a time honored tradition of academic excellence, Trenholm State Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of 163 graduates who will be awarded certificates ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsThursday, May 04, 2023MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today recognized six Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe, helping to sustain robust export activities that create jobs and spark economic growth across the state. In addition, Governor Ivey presented Tuskegee University with a 2023 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award for extraordinary results in international ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsWednesday, May 03, 2023Among 181 graduates, Huntingdon College will welcome its first-ever class of graduate students to Top Stage on the Huntingdon Green as the College community gathers to celebrate 2023 Commencement Exercises, Saturday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m. Five students will receive hoods as the first graduates in Huntingdon’s Master of Athletic Training program, the College’s first graduate program in its 169-year ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsThursday, April 27, 2023BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS), announces that it has been added to the 2023 KBW Bank Honor Roll, which highlights an exclusive annual list of banking institutions that demonstrated a consistently strong track record of earnings growth over the past decade. “ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is honored to be on the KBW Honor Roll for the ...read moreCategories: Members: In the NewsMonday, April 24, 20232023–2024 Huntingdon College SGA executive officers (L-R): Ben Barker '25, director of PR; Sammy Cantavespre '24, secretary; Nevaeh McIntyre '24, president; Madison Haddock '24, treasurer; and Will Pilgrim '24, vice president. Montgomery, Ala.—Four Huntingdon College student-leaders took the oath of office as elected members of the executive cabinet of the Huntingdon Student Government ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News.jpg)
Monday, April 03, 2023Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College sophomore Ariel Lenise Dixon of Saraland, Ala., was crowned Miss Huntingdon 2023 and was also honored by her co-contestants as Miss Congeniality at the conclusion of the annual Miss Huntingdon Pageant held Saturday, April 1. Olivia Rae Elmore, a junior from Hueytown, Ala., was named First Runner-Up. Kennedy Grace Davis Chambers, a junior from Birmingham, Ala., ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Monday, April 03, 2023BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:SFBS), bank holding company of ServisFirst Bank, announces that it has been ranked 21st on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2022 Top 50 Public Banks. S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks US public banks by financial performance and are limited to banks with greater than $10 billion in total assets. Rankings were based on three major categories, ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News
Tuesday, March 28, 2023MONTGOMERY, Ala., March 28, 2023 – With very great sadness, Caddell Construction announces the passing of the company’s beloved founder, John A. Caddell. Having recently celebrated his 93rd birthday, Mr. Caddell died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 27, 2023. A nationally known businessman and philanthropist, he was a lifelong resident of Montgomery, Alabama. His legacy will ...read moreCategories: Members: In the News