Calhoun Breaks Ground on New $17M Student Union Building: A Hub for Learning, Connection, and Innovation
Decatur, AL – Yesterday, Calhoun Community College broke ground in celebration of the start of a transformative project on its Decatur campus with a state-of-the-art Student Union Building. The new approximately $17 million, two-story, 29,800-square-foot facility was designed to bring students together for social activities, dining, academic pursuits, and community engagement. “A space like this has been needed for a long time,” said Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun Community College President. “The new Student
Calhoun Launches Warhawk Workshops to Empower North Alabama Community with Career Skills and Creative Learning
New initiative offers accelerated workforce training, hobby courses, and lifelong learning opportunities for all agesDecatur, AL — Calhoun is opening its doors wider than ever before in downtown Decatur with the launch of the Warhawk Workshops, a community-focused initiative designed to give residents of North Alabama access to both career-building training and personal enrichment courses. Officially launching in January 2026, with a special series of preview classes at the end of October 2025, the
First Horizon Bank Announces Creation of Huntsville Advisory Board
Huntsville, AL – October 15,2025 - First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) is proud to announce the formation of the Huntsville Advisory Board, designed to support strategic planning, business development, and deepen community involvement throughout the Huntsville and the North Alabama market. The Board will serve as an invaluable resource, uniting respected local leaders who will collaborate to help advance Huntsville’s business environment and strengthen community partnerships. Leadership of
Unanet Once Again Lands on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
For the eighth year in a row, Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software for the government contracting (GovCon) and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, has earned a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This award reflects Unanet’s continued momentum and the rising adoption of its modern, purpose-built solutions as more businesses upgrade
Cody Smith to Lead SS&L Architects' North Alabama, Tennessee Markets
HUNTSVILLE, AL — SS&L Architects is pleased to announce that Cody Smith has transitioned from our Montgomery office to Huntsville, where he will lead our firm’s efforts across the North Alabama and Tennessee markets. A 2017 graduate of Mississippi State University, Cody earned the Undergraduate Research Award for his academic work and quickly set a standard for early career achievement. In 2023, he received the Alabama Council of the AIA’s Young Architect Award—the highest honor for an emerging architect
2025 GAUGE Report Reveals Keys to GovCon Performance and Resilience
Unanet, the leading provider of ERP and CRM solutions for government contractors (GovCons), and CohnReznick LLP have released the 2025 GAUGE Report revealing timely insights into how GovCons are improving resource planning and program execution, as well as utilization metrics, to stay competitive in today's dynamic federal contracting market. "When we team up to publish the GAUGE Report, the GovCon industry pays attention because it's grounded in real data from over 1,200 of their peers," said Unanet Vice
Huntsville GovCon Decisive Intelligence Streamlines Operations with Unanet
Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, today announced that Decisive Intelligence (Decisive Intel) has selected Unanet ERP GovCon to simplify and enhance its business operations while acting as a catalyst to help the firm drive growth. "As we continue to grow and pursue new contracts, it became necessary for us to have a modern ERP solution that would provide deep
SS&L Architects Ranked #1 Best Place to Work in Architecture in the U.S.
MONTGOMERY, AL — SS&L Architects has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Architecture in the United States by Best Companies Group, an independent research firm specializing in workplace culture assessments. The firm was also recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Alabama, a significant achievement for a small business competing against companies from all industries in the state. These prestigious awards were based on an anonymous survey conducted by Best Companies Group in August 2024, in
