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Thursday, September 10, 2026
AUM Study Seeks Families Involved in Entrepreneurship and Down Syndrome
The NIH R15 Project award provides $508,516 for our three-year study of entrepreneurship, emotional well-being, and financial stress among adults with Down syndrome and their primary caregivers at Auburn University at Montgomery. Some adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers work together in a small business. We want to understand their experiences of responsibilities, financial stress, and well-being alongside those of families in other employment situations. Chamber members may know family
Thursday, July 09, 2026Faulkner Law, Auburn University at Montgomery Sign Agreement for Accelerated Law Degree Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law and Auburn University at Montgomery have signed an agreement creating an accelerated pathway for eligible students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor in six years. Faulkner University President Mitch Henry and AUM Chancellor Carl Stockton signed the memorandum of understanding on July 6, 2026, officially establishing the partnership between the two institutions. The agreement, commonly known as a "3+3" program, allows
Wednesday, April 08, 2026ServisFirst Bank Montgomery Announces New Advisory Board Members John Mazyck and Bryant Wood Join ServisFirst Bank Advisory Board
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the addition of John Mazyck, CEO of The Frazier Lanier Company, and Bryant Wood, Vice President of Sales of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, to the ServisFirst Bank Montgomery Advisory Board, effective February 2026. “John and Bryant each bring decades of leadership experience and strong ties to the Montgomery business community,” states Carl Barker, Executive Vice President, Regional CEO of
Wednesday, January 28, 2026HARDY JOINS SMARTBANK’S MONTGOMERY TEAM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – SmartBank is pleased to welcome Chase Hardy to its Montgomery team as a Senior Vice President, Corporate Relationship Manager. With a career spanning 16 years of banking experience and a deep understanding of the local market, Hardy will play a key role in strengthening client partnerships and supporting the bank’s continued growth in the region. “We are excited to welcome Chase to the team,” said Jay Baker, Market President. “His dedication to helping clients achieve their financial
Wednesday, January 14, 2026SMARTBANK PROMOTES JAY BAKER TO MARKET PRESIDENT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – SmartBank is pleased to announce Jay Baker has been promoted to Market President for Montgomery County, Alabama. In his previous position as Corporate Relationship Manager, Baker dedicated over four years to cultivating strong partnerships with commercial clients and driving significant business growth across Montgomery. Leveraging extensive experience in commercial credit, underwriting, portfolio management, and advanced financial analysis, he brings a collaborative and forward-looking
