First phase of new Children’s Garden experience to open next week at Huntsville Botanical Garden
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 25, 2021) – The first phase of Tweetsville, a new experience centered on birds and their habitats at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, will open to the public next week on Saturday, Mar. 6. Located in the Children’s Garden, Tweetsville will be completed in two phases, with funding for the second phase already underway. “We are very excited to be welcoming our community into the first phase of Tweetsville,” said Sue Wagner, chief executive officer of the Garden. “Tweetsville is a
Huntsville Botanical Garden launches Youth Volunteer Program to provide hands-on experience in ‘green jobs’
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 9, 2021) – The Huntsville Botanical Garden announced today the launch of a Youth Volunteer Program that engages teenagers in hands-on work in horticulture, environmental education and plant conservation at the Garden. During the summer of 2021, participants will gain real-world experience under the mentorship of STEM professionals, allowing them to cultivate a personal connection to the environment and explore careers in the green sector. “The Youth Volunteer Program will serve as
enGenius celebrates 25 years in Federal Government Contracting
enGenius Consulting Group, Inc. (enGenius) celebrates 25 years of providing enhanced cyber and IT solutions in support of defense and other government agencies, at the federal, state, and local levels. enGenius, established in 1996, is a graduated 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with over 120 employees supporting highly complex projects worldwide. “SP Reddy started the company 25 years ago with the first contract coming from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Huntsville. Over the past 25
Calhoun Launches Training for Next Generation Manufacturers
The Calhoun Community College Adult Education Division is excited to announce STEPS (Students Taking Effective Pathways to Success), which is a brand new career training initiative that will provide individuals with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment and succeed in the manufacturing industry. According to Mindi Russell, Calhoun Acting Adult Education Director, the free 8-week program combines curriculum from the MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council) and Ready to Work
Calhoun and UAH Collaborate to Create a Five-Year Honors Program Pathway for Students
Calhoun Community College and The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that streamlines the transfer of Honors Program students between the two schools. As per the agreement, which began this spring, students from the Honors Program at Calhoun seeking admission to the Honors College at UAH should follow the standard admissions procedures for transfer students. They must first be admitted to UAH as a transfer student and then apply to the Honors
Calhoun Offers Paid Apprenticeship Opportunities
The Calhoun Community College Technologies Division is now accepting applications for its Alabama FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education), EPIC (Excellence in Process Industrial Controls) and AMP (Alliance for Machining Professionals) paid apprenticeship programs. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. CST on March 31, 2021. According to John Holley, Calhoun Dean of Technologies, The FAME, EPIC, and AMP programs are ideal opportunities for individuals who have the desire to secure a career in
“Doc” Klodnicki Adds Space Force Expertise to All Points
Merritt Island, FL (Jan. 6, 2021) – Dr. Richard H. “Doc” Klodnicki, President and CEO of AERETI, Inc., has partnered with All Points to accelerate its business growth on U.S. Space Force programs. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dr. Klodnicki will focus on developing mission operations, software and systems engineering, and cybersecurity solutions, critical for success in the complex and rapidly-evolving Space Force digital environment. “Doc’s deep insight into the challenges facing the Space Force
Sirote Welcomes New Associate Sarah Green
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., February 17, 2021 — Sirote is pleased to announce that Sarah Green has joined our firm’s Tax Practice Group in our Huntsville office. “We are thrilled to add Sarah to our team as we gear up for what is going to be a busy year and continued growth for our Huntsville office through Sirote’s upcoming combination with Dentons,” said Michelle Abroms Levin, Managing Partner of Sirote’s Huntsville office. Sarah graduated from Liberty University with her JD, where she was president of the
Altered Reality Opens at noon on Friday, Feb. 19
Altered Reality will have reduced hours on Friday, February 19, 2021. We will be open from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm instead of our normal hours for the travel safety of our employees. Thank you for your understanding. We hope that you remain safe and warm.
NASA Selects Barrios Technology to Manage Program Services Contract at Marshall Space Flight Center
BARRIOS TECHNOLOGY (Houston, TX): Barrios Technology, a Houston-based aerospace engineering company, has been selected to perform the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Consolidated Program Support Services (CPSS) Project Coordination (PC) (CPSS PC) contract. This is Barrios’ first prime contract at MSFC after providing support services as a subcontractor for more than 25 years. The CPSS PC acquisition is a set-aside Women-Owned, Small Businesses. Under the contract Barrios will provide project
IBERIABANK Welcomes Brittney Shonk
Huntsville, AL - IBERIABANK is pleased to announce Brittney Shonk has joined the company. Brittney will serve as Vice President and Private Banking Relationship Manager. Brittney brings over 7 years of banking experience and has spent several years in the retail segment at BBVA Compass. Her prior experience includes the commercial segment as a loan Relationship Support Specialist as well as Branch Retail Executive where she received several awards for exemplary performance in investment acquisition,
Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis Receives NASA Contract Award to Provide Engineering Process Improvement for All NASA Centers
Award-Winning Company Will Provide Engineering Process Improvement for All NASA Centers Huntsville, AL – Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis, Inc. (CSSA) recently announced a prime contract award for Software Engineering Process Improvement 2 (SEPI2). The program is a follow-on effort for CSSA’s original SEPI prime contract and covers NASA centers and facilities. The SEPI contract provides support for coaching and consultations, recommending and facilitating the use of best practices to improve software
Lifesouth Encourages Donors To Be Ready To Donate When Roads Are Safe
With winter weather impacting portions of North Alabama, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has made the difficult decision to cancel some mobile blood drives and donor centers for staff and donor safety. LifeSouth Madison locations on Madison Blvd and County Line Road are closed and all mobile drives in Huntsville and Athens have canceled for Monday and Tuesday. LifeSouth Florence location on Veterans Blvd is closed and all mobile drives have been canceled for Monday and Tuesday. LifeSouth
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Trash Pandas Sign Professional Development License With Angels
MADISON, Alabama – As part of the modernized Minor League baseball system, the Rocket City Trash Pandas have officially accepted their invitation as the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. This new “Professional Development League” license is a ten-year contract with the Angels organization, and sets the Trash Pandas as one of the 120 affiliated clubs in the revamped structure. Rocket City are one of eight teams in the Double-A South league. “We are thrilled to continue our strong relationship
Simple Helix Acquires Data Center and Internet Connectivity Business Unit from NRTC Managed Services
Simple Helix LLC announced today the acquisition of NRTC Managed Services' data center, carrier exchange, and connectivity business. Today, Simple Helix operates a highly resilient, multi-tenant data center in Huntsville, AL. This acquisition expands the Simple Helix footprint by adding data center operations in Huntsville, Atlanta, and Chicago. This acquisition fits into the Simple Helix growth strategy by expanding its services to a broader audience. These combined capabilities offer faster and more
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza Partners with Children’s of Alabama to ''Share the Love'' Every Wednesday in February
BIRMINGHAM & HUNTSVILLE, AL - In recognition of National Heart Month, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is partnering with Children’s of Alabama every Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. to donate 10% of all sales, in store and online, to support The Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center of Alabama. Including walk-in, call-in, and online orders, the February initiative aims to raise awareness and supportive fundraising for the pediatric cardiac center which cares for more than 12,000 children each year.
Baseball Bonanza Coming to Toyota Field
MADISON, Alabama – Baseball is officially back at Toyota Field! As the Rocket City Trash Pandas get set for their inaugural 2021 season, the organization is pleased to welcome several high school and college teams to the stadium as a tune-up for the games the team will host throughout the summer. Tickets to all contests are $10 per person, and admission is good for the entire day. Parking is $3 per car. Concessions will be available with traditional baseball fare, and beer/alcohol will ONLY be sold during
Construction Begins on New Five-Story Office Building in Downtown Huntsville
Huntsville, Ala. – Prince Holdings and Bank Independent officially broke ground on 225 Holmes Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 4. The new five-story office building will offer over 77,000 square feet of much-needed Class A office space and ground floor retail opportunity in Downtown Huntsville. Located at the corner of Greene St. and Holmes Ave. across from the new city parking deck, 225 Holmes Avenue is the first speculative office construction in downtown proper in 15 years. Bank Independent’s Madison County
Trash Pandas to Host Job Fair on February 27
MADISON, Alabama – In preparation for the inaugural 2021 baseball season, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will conduct a job fair at Toyota Field on Saturday, February 27th at 10 A.M. Central. The team is looking for candidates with great energy and enthusiasm to work during Trash Pandas home games, helping to create the best fan experience in baseball. Positions are available across all departments: Food & Beverage, Retail, Ushers, Ticket Takers, Promotions, Production, Parking, Security, and
ECS Responds to President Biden's Executive Order Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government
Today, Educational and Community Strategies (ECS), DEI training and consulting firm, released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s recent executive order covering a wide range of social justice issues, including discrimination and racial justice, immigration, and environmental justice. "For the past few years, we have worked with organizations on addressing equity by helping to solve the challenges that diversity, equity, and inclusion present to their people, plans, processes said Tamisha
Crossflow Technologies Expands at Office Park South
Huntsville, Al – Crossflow Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of its headquarters at Office Park South. They have opened an additional office on the third floor adjacent to their current location, and the new space will help facilitate the company’s continued growth and allow for a strong start to 2021. Despite the unique challenges that 2020 presented, Crossflow has continued to grow and develop as a company. Its growth over the past several months follows from a pattern that has been
Bradley Earns High Score on 2020 Corporate Equality Index
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm scored a 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees. “We are extremely proud to be so highly recognized in our first ranking on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index,” said Partner and Director of Inclusion and
Bradley Ranked Tier 1 Nationally for Product Liability and Recall, Firm Attorney Kimberly Martin Recognized Nationally as Litigation Star in 2021 Benchmark Litigation
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm was ranked nationally as a Tier 1 firm for Product Liability and Recall in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation. In addition, attorney Kimberly Martin, a partner in the firm’s Huntsville office, was recognized as National Practice Area Stars for Product Liability. Bradley partners Leigh Anne Hodge, Lela Hollabaugh, Craig Mayfield and Tripp Haston also were recognized as National Practice Area Stars for Product
Bradley Huntsville Attorney Ryan Letson Elevated To Partner
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Jan. 5, 2021) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan J. Letson, an attorney in the firm’s Huntsville, Ala. office, has been elevated to partner. Across all the firm’s offices, 13 Bradley attorneys were elevated to partner, and three were elevated to counsel. “We are proud of Ryan for his extraordinary talent and hard work that have earned him this significant achievement,” said Huntsville Office Managing Partner Frank M. Caprio. “He represents part of the
Sirote to Combine with Dentons
Sirote & Permutt, P.C., is excited to announce that in the coming months we will officially combine with Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, to launch Dentons Sirote, positioning us as the first global law firm in Alabama. We look forward to combining with Dentons, a highly respected and top-ranked global law firm with a breadth and depth of coverage that, like us, clearly prioritizes their clients by focusing on quality, innovation, client service, and inclusion and diversity. At launch of the
Six Bradley Attorneys in Huntsville Named 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Dec. 1, 2020) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that six attorneys in the firm’s Huntsville office were selected as 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. Firmwide, 134 attorneys across Bradley’s offices in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee were selected as 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. In addition, Huntsville-based Bradley partner Kimberly B. Martin was named to the Top 50 Women Mid-South Super Lawyers list for 2020 for Personal Injury –
Bradley’s Construction Practice Group Named a 2020 ‘Practice Group of The Year’ By Law360
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 30, 2020) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm’s Construction Practice Group was named among Law360’s 2020 Practice Groups of the Year, one of only five firms in the nation to receive this honor. Law360’s annual Practice Group of the Year awards honor law firm practice groups that have accomplished the most significant litigation wins or deals over the past year. This year’s honorees were selected from more than 800 submissions. “We are honored
Bradley Partner Kimberly Martin Named 2020 LMG ‘Life Sciences Star’
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 12, 2020) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Kimberly B. Martin, a partner in the firm’s Huntsville office, has been included in the 2020 edition of the LMG Life Sciences referral guide to leading North American law firms and lawyers that focus in the life sciences industry. In addition, Bradley was named a “Highly Recommended” firm in the Product Liability & Recall category. As a “Life Sciences Star,” Ms. Martin is designated as among the preeminent
