Calhoun Announces New Women’s Flag Football Head Coach and Tryouts
Calhoun Community College is excited to announce Bart Stephenson as the new head coach of its first-ever women’s flag football team, set to kick off in Fall 2025. To jumpstart this historic program, Calhoun will host open tryouts on Sunday, March 9 for students interested in joining the team. “We are extremely proud to announce the appointment of our very own Bart Stephenson as the head coach of Calhoun’s new women’s flag football team,” said Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun President. “Coach Stephenson’s passion
Calhoun Community College Hosts Annual Spring Job Fair with Over 40 Employers
Calhoun Community College’s Career Services team is excited to announce its Annual Spring Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) on the Decatur campus. The event will be held during two convenient sessions: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. No registration is required, and the event is free and open to Calhoun students, alumni, and the general public. One of North Alabama’s largest hiring events, the Spring Job Fair will feature over 40 employers
Unanet Acquires Software Firm Contraqer to Help Huntsville GovCons Identify and Win More Business
Dulles, VA, February 20, 2025 – Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, today announced it has acquired Contraqer, a leading provider of market intelligence and procurement software for GovCons. With Contraqer, Unanet adds to its robust growth suite of solutions that help Huntstville and GovCons nationwide identify, solicit, manage, and win more
Calhoun Announces Applications for Paid Engineering Internship Program
Revolutionizing Career Paths in Systems Engineering Technology Calhoun Community College is excited to announce its innovative Systems Engineering Technician (SET+) pilot program. This program provides individuals with the opportunity to earn a degree in just two years while gaining hands-on experience with a leading engineering company and earning a salary. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2025 cohort, and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. CST. According to Cynthia
Turner Construction Company Hosting 8-Week Program for Northeast Alabama SMWBE Businesses
HUNTSVILLE – Turner Construction Company, a general contractor with offices in Huntsville since the 1950s, is offering an 8-week workshop for small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses. The program, which begins March 6, is designed to provide businesses in the local construction industry with the tools they need to grow their business and find opportunities to work on major projects in the area. The Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM) is free to qualified
Bradley Launches Defense & National Security Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce the launch of the Defense & National Security team, formed to address the heightened compliance challenges, scrutiny, legal risks and opportunities for growth for businesses in the defense and technology sectors, as well as assist companies involved in cross-border transactions. Jack Harrington, partner and a former Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA), will lead the team comprised of firm attorneys with knowledge and
Parsons Corporation Hosts Hiring Event for Huntsville Expansion
HUNTSVILLE, AL, (February 17, 2025)—Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), a global leader in defense and intelligence, is excited to announce a hiring event in Huntsville as the company expands its footprint in north Alabama. This exclusive event will bring together talented professionals and engineers who hold active security clearances. With expanding work in Huntsville, Parsons is set to open its third facility in north Alabama in the middle of 2025. The new 25,000-square-foot facility will be located
Frank Williams's New TV Show
Frank J. Williams Launches Frank Conversations Huntsville, AL - Huntsville businessman, author, philanthropist, and leader Frank J. Williams is proud to announce the launch of his new TV show and initiative, Frank Conversations. Williams is well known across the Tennessee Valley as the award-winning Executive Manager and Managing Partner of Landers McLarty Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Subaru, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo in Huntsville, Alabama, and Subaru of Gallatin, Tennessee. Also, known for his philanthropy
Calhoun Community College Powers North Alabama's Economy with a Staggering $802.8 Million Impact
Decatur, AL — Calhoun Community College isn’t just shaping futures, it’s helping drive Alabama’s economy with a remarkable $802.8 million economic impact, according to a comprehensive study conducted by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. This substantial contribution represents nearly 1.8% of the total gross regional product (GRP) of the college’s service area, which includes Madison, Morgan, Limestone, and Lawrence counties, supporting an impressive 10,627 jobs across diverse
Fellowship & Fundraising Event to support Next Step Farms
Next Step Farms is a local nonprofit that serves adults with special needs. They are teaching their clients independent daily living skills using a small family farm as a theme. Click HERE to join us February 26 for an evening of hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, wine and beer. Funds raised this evening will support Next Step Farms in their endeavor to add a sunroom for their facility.
.jpg)
5th Annual Next Step Farms Golf Tournament
Next Step Farms Golf Tournament will be held at Huntsville Country Club on Monday, March 17 at 12:30 p.m.Next Step Farms is an adult special needs day program for individuals with cognitive disabilities. This tournament offers an opportunity to learn more about our program, and also enjoy an afternoon of fun, fellowship and good-natured competition. Click here to register here. Next Step Farms is seeking sponsorship and teams to participate. The link listed permits both players and sponsors to sign up.
ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the addition of Linda Presley as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “We are excited to welcome Linda Presley to the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville team,” states Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “As someone with deep roots in Huntsville, Linda brings not only her expertise in banking but also a strong connection to our community. Her
Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy announces First Horizon Bank is the official naming sponsor of Access and Community Engagement Office
Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy (FPCTA) is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its Capital Expansion Campaign, Spotlight on the Future. First Horizon Bank has been honored as the official naming sponsor of the Access and Community Engagement Office. “Ginger Harper, Eric Sanders, and the entire First Horizon Bank team have demonstrated long standing support of FPCTA and our capital expansion project since we first announced our plans in 2019,” said Karen Mockensturm, CEO, “We, at FPCTA,
250th Army Birthday- Join us!
Redstone MWR is launching a community sponsorship initiative for the 250th Army Birthday! Redstone MWR is teaming up with Redstone Gateway, the City of Huntsville, and the Huntsville Music Office to celebrate this momentous anniversary and to honor the journey! The celebration will be held at the Redstone Gateway on June 7, 2025 from 3-9 p.m. If you would like to join us on the “Journey to 250”, call: 520-725-8632 or 520-725-8649
Bradley Adds Largest First-Year Class with 51 Attorneys, Including Two in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm added its largest first-year class, which includes two Huntsville attorneys among the 49 associates and two staff attorneys. Overall, Bradley added 117 new attorneys to the firm in 2024 and now has more than 700 attorneys across its 13 offices. “Each year, one of our firm’s overarching goals continues to be strategic growth and this includes adding talented young attorneys across a variety of practices. This group
Lewis Newly Appointed to Atlanta Fed’s Birmingham Branch
HUNTSVILLE, AL – PROJECTXYZ, INC. is proud to announce the appointment of Larry E. Lewis Jr. to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to the board of directors of its Birmingham Branch. Appointed by the Board of Governors, Lewis will serve a three-year term ending December 31, 2027. Lewis has served as president of PROJECTXYZ, Inc., a Huntsville-based company known for its innovation, since 2007. PROJECTXYZ was founded in 2002 as a technical solutions company and has since grown to encompass a diverse
Xpect Solutions Acquires GovDefender, Expanding Capabilities to Deliver Digital Transformation Solutions for Federal Law Enforcement
FAIRFAX, VA – January 7, 2025 – Xpect Solutions, a premier systems integrator with over 20 years of experience delivering advanced technology solutions to federal agencies, and a NewSpring Holdings Platform Company, today announced the acquisition of GovDefender, a highly regarded leader in digital transformation, systems modernization, and enterprise IT web, mobile and application development. This strategic acquisition enhances Xpect Solutions’ ability to provide comprehensive, innovative, and secure
ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Private Banking Manager: Huntsville Native, Lisa Bryan, Promoted to Private Banking Manager
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Bryan as Private Banking Manager for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “I’m proud to announce Lisa Bryan’s promotion to Private Banking Manager in Huntsville,” states Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “Since joining ServisFirst Bank, Lisa has brought a wealth of experience in financial services, already making a positive impact on the Bank. This
