Calhoun Announces New Diesel Technology Training Program to Support Regional Workforce Needs
In response to growing workforce needs across the region, Calhoun Community College is launching its new Diesel Technology Program this fall to help prepare students for rewarding careers in the diesel industry. The program gives students a clear, hands-on pathway into one of the most sought-after trades in the country, and registration is now open. As one of only nine diesel technology programs in the Alabama Community College System, Calhoun is uniquely positioned to fill a critical gap. While diesel
Casino Knight 'Launches' Rocket City Casino Parties
Casino Knight Launches Rocket City Casino Parties to Better Serve Huntsville and North Alabama HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Casino Knight, the leading provider of casino-themed entertainment throughout Huntsville and North Alabama, is proud to announce the launch of Rocket City Casino Parties, a brand dedicated exclusively to serving Huntsville, Madison County, and communities across North Alabama. The launch reflects the company's continued commitment to the region it calls home while making it easier for local
AFCEA Huntsville Tech Luncheon: Seth Farrington, AvMC CDAO
Join us for the AFCEA Huntsville Tech Luncheon featuring keynote speaker, Seth Farrington. With 10 years supporting the Aviation and Missile Center, he has advanced to the role of being their Chief Data and Analytics Officer and will be will discussing his role, responsibilities, AvMC AI, and data analytics utilization.Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026Location: Auburn's Research and Innovation Campus 345 Voyager Way NW, Huntsville, AL 35806Sponsorship and
AFCEA Huntsville: Midnight Garden Gala Scholarship Fundraiser
Celebrate STEM scholars with awards, live music, and a garden-at-night vibe while raising funds for future scholarships Step into the Midnight Garden Gala for a fun, high-energy evening under the “stars” with defense, industry, and community friends. Enjoy a dynamic program featuring a guest speaker COL Roseberry, AMC G-2, inspiring scholarship awards, and plenty of opportunities to mingle and connect. The night includes live music, an open bar, and a delicious dinner that ties into the magical
Unanet and CohnReznick Release 10th Annual GAUGE Report, Revealing What Sets Winning Government Contractors Apart
Unanet, the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, together with CohnReznick LLP, today released the 10th annual GAUGE Report, In It To Win It: Outthink, Outbid, Outlast. Widely recognized as the most comprehensive survey of its kind, the GAUGE arrives at a pivotal moment for the federal contracting community and delivers a clear message: the gap between AI-ready firms and the rest of the industry is widening quickly. Against a backdrop of federal
Deltek Releases 17th Annual Clarity Report for Government Contractors
17th Annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry StudyThe 17th Annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study delivers data-driven benchmarks and actionable insights for today's government and defense contractors. Based on survey responses from 917 contractors across the U.S. and Canada, the report provides a real-world view of how organizations are operating in an increasingly competitive, policy-driven environment. This year's findings highlight a defining challenge: contractors
Calhoun Invests in North Alabama’s Healthcare Future with New Radiologic Technology Program
DECATUR, AL — Calhoun Community College is launching a brand-new Radiologic Technology Program, set to welcome its first cohort of students in Fall 2027. The announcement marks one of the most significant expansions in the college's Health Sciences Division and directly responds to the surging demand for diagnostic imaging professionals across Huntsville, Decatur, Madison County, and the greater Tennessee Valley region. Huntsville is no longer just the Rocket City. It is one of the fastest-growing metro
Alabama Metal Art Named Best in Alabama for Printing & Signage Services
Florence, Alabama — June 4, 2026 — Alabama Metal Art is proud to announce that it has been recognized as Best in Alabama for Printing & Signage Services. This honor celebrates the company’s craftsmanship, creativity, and growing reputation for high-quality custom signage and specialty metalwork. Alabama Metal Art specializes in custom signs and visual branding solutions for businesses, organizations, schools, municipalities, and events across Alabama and beyond. The company’s signage offerings include
2026 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 176 Bradley Attorneys and 61 Practice Areas 9 Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys Ranked Nationally
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 5, 2026) – Bradley is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 176 attorneys and 61 practice areas for the firm. This includes national rankings for nine of the firm’s practice areas and 16 attorneys. In the 2026 guide, Bradley earned two new nationwide practice rankings for Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation) and Litigation: General Commercial. Chambers USA ranked Bradley as one of the top firms in the nation in
WEDC Huntsville Opens Applications for 2026 Membership Class
(Huntsville, AL) The Women’s Economic Development Council of Huntsville (WEDC) has officially opened applications for its 2026 membership class, continuing its mission to connect and develop women leaders across the Huntsville community. WEDC membership is by invitation and requires candidates to demonstrate leadership experience, community engagement, and alignment with the organization’s mission. Candidates must also attend a minimum of three Leadership Development Meetings within the past year and
Sultry Company Celebrates 10 Years with Community Mural Celebration in South Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — July 11, 2026 — Sultry Company invites the community to join in celebrating the completion of “A Higher Level,” a new public mural created in honor of the company’s 10-year anniversary serving Huntsville and beyond. The community celebration will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sultry Company, 11531 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35803. Designed by Sultry Company Founder Tiara Trudeau-Gullotta and brought to life by local artists Jody
Calhoun Announces Its 2026 Spring Semester President’s and Dean’s List
Calhoun Community College has announced the names of those students qualifying for the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2026 spring semester. Students are listed by hometowns. President’s List President’s List Requirements: 12 or more semester hours at 4.0 GPA Addison, ALLeslie Ann Hulsey Arab, ALGary Reid AtchleyJonathan D Graves Ardmore, ALReginald Isaiah EllisJude Peddy SeibertProvidence Abigail Toole Athens, ALAndrew Jay AcupAdair Elizabeth AllenEthan Josiah BarnesJack Paul BennettElijah
Bradley’s Schyler Burney Receives Emerging Young Lawyers in Healthcare Award
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (April 20, 2026) – Bradley attorney Schyler B. Burney has been named a recipient of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Sixth Annual Emerging Young Lawyers in Healthcare award, which recognizes young lawyer members of the ABA’s Health Law Section who exemplify a broad range of achievement, vision, leadership, and legal and community service in health law. Ms. Burney was presented with the award at the ABA Health Law Section’s Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference on April 10 in
Bradley Partners in Huntsville Recognized in Legal 500’s 2026 U.S. City Elite Series
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Apr. 16, 2026) – Bradley is pleased to announce that three attorneys in the firm’s Huntsville office have been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 U.S. City Elite list for the Southeast. The Huntsville-based Bradley partners recognized in the 2026 Southeast Elite list, and their areas of recognition, are: Justin Burney – Corporate M&A Frank Caprio – Intellectual Property Stephen Hall – Intellectual Property The firm was also ranked in the Southeast Elite list in the areas of
Bradley Helps Launch Pro Bono Legal Clinic for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (April 15, 2026) – Bradley has partnered with the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) to launch the Huntsville Pro Bono Clinic for Small Businesses and Nonprofits beginning in April 2026. This is the firm’s third pro bono clinic, modeled after its successful clinics in Nashville and Birmingham, which have been open since January 2021 and April 2022, respectively. “We are thrilled to work with such a strong community partner in the MCVLP to launch this program and provide
BAILOR GROUP Expands Build to Scale™ Through Founding Certified Coaches to Increase Small Business Impact
Structured program introduces certified coaches to help small businesses build the foundation required for scalable growth. Huntsville, AL — April 6, 2026 — BAILOR GROUP announces the expansion of its Build to Scale™ program through the introduction of its founding BAILOR Certified™ Coaches. This expansion provides small businesses with a structured, step-by-step approach to building the internal systems required for sustainable, scalable growth. Built on the BAILOR Method™, the program draws on
Bradley Launches Operations Center to Support Continued Strategic Growth
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 1, 2026) – Bradley has established the Bradley Operations Center in downtown Birmingham’s historic Federal Reserve Building, creating a centralized hub for key administrative services that will support the firm’s 13 offices, more than 750 lawyers, and continued growth. Bradley will occupy 16,860 square feet across the first and second floors of the building, which is located adjacent to the firm’s office in One Federal Place. Together, the facilities will establish an expanded
BAILOR GROUP Marks Five Years of Intentional Growth, Identifying the Patterns That Determine Whether Businesses Scale or Stall
Almost 50% of businesses fail within their first five years. While market conditions and access to capital are often cited as primary causes, growth strategist and CEO Sonya Bailor has built her firm on a different conclusion: most companies fail because they don’t know how to navigate the next stage of growth . BAILOR GROUP marks its five-year milestone this month, representing more than longevity. Founded in March 2021, the firm was built on the principle that sustainable growth requires leadership
Sonya Bailor Publishes First Article On Forbes.com, Highlighting Fear As A Strategic Growth Lever
Huntsville-Based CEO And Growth Strategist Shares Insights On Leadership And Business Growth Through Forbes.com HUNTSVILLE, AL — March 16, 2026 — Sonya Bailor, CEO and Founder of BAILOR GROUP, has published her first article on Forbes.com, bringing national visibility to her work helping leaders and organizations scale through strategic growth and behavioral alignment. The article, titled “How To Use Fear As Your Most Powerful Growth Tool,”explores how fear, often viewed as a barrier, can instead be used
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Sonya Bailor accepted into Forbes Coaches Council
Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. HUNTSVILLE, AL (March, 16, 2026) — Sonya Bailor has been accepted into Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Sonya is a growth strategist and executive advisor, and CEO of BAILOR GROUP, a firm that helps small and mid-market companies scale by aligning strategy, structure, and people. In addition to her work at BAILOR GROUP, she is a Chair for Vistage
Bradley Associate Kelsi A. Long Receives Young Alumni Award from University of Alabama National Alumni Association
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 18, 2026) – Bradley associate Kelsi A. Long has been named a recipient of the 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Awards by the University of Alabama National Alumni Association. The annual awards recognize young alumni who have made notable contributions to their industry, field or community. The 18 Under 31 Class of 2026 was recognized at a reception on January 30. Ms. Long is a member of the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group in the Huntsville office, where she focuses on
Bradley Announces New Practice Group Leadership Appointments
Pictured: Bradley partner and Intellectual Property Practice group leader Ryan J. Letson BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Bradley is pleased to announce new leadership appointments in four of its practice groups: Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, Corporate & Securities, Intellectual Property, and Tax. The new practice group leaders are: James Blake Bailey – Bankruptcy & Creditors’ RightsDanny Feltham – Corporate & SecuritiesRyan J. Letson – Intellectual PropertyWill T. Thistle, II – Tax “We are
Unanet Introduces Champ AI™: The Natural-Language Copilot for GovCon and AEC Firms
Unanet, the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for project-based businesses, today announced Champ AI™, the natural-language copilot for GovCon and AEC firms. Built as a multi-agent intelligence platform, Champ AI™ helps organizations unify and access data across their systems, automate multi-step tasks, and receive role-aware guidance in the flow of work. A nod to Unanet's annual Champions conference for customers, Champ AI™ embodies that same spirit of partnership and performance. Acting as
