Harris Home for Children celebrates 70th Anniversary on April 11
On April 11, 1989, in a ceremony held at the Whitehouse, President George H. W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Action Award to Mrs. Chessie Harris, the founder of Harris Home for Children. Harris Home provides the only full-time Licensed Crisis Program in Alabama for youth needing immediate out-of-home care and has served as a safe haven for children who are displaced from their families. Since its inception in 1954, Harris Home for Children has impacted over “One Million Lives”. On Thursday,
LearningQUEST presents a free public event ''Picking, Politicking, and Pontificating''
LearningQUEST will host a free public event "Picking, Politicking, and Pontificating" presented by Mike Ball on April 1, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library. Mike Ball shares how the circumstances of a tumultuous and tragic childhood led him into a lifetime of public service as a Marine, State Trooper, and Agent of the Alabama Bureau of Investigation before serving 20 years as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. Based on his memoir, Picking, Politicking, and
Dentons Sirote welcomes Carneil Wilson
Dentons Sirote announces today that Carneil Wilson has joined the Firm’s Tax practice as an associate in the Huntsville office. "We are excited to welcome Carneil to our expanding Tax Controversy team,” said Gregory Rhodes, chair of Dentons Sirote's Tax Controversy team. "With Carneil on board, we are confident that we will be able to continue our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients and upholding Dentons Sirote's reputation for excellence." Admitted in Alabama and New
Active8 Communications Receives Eight American Advertising Awards
Active8 Communications is proud to announce that it has been honored with eight prestigious American Advertising Awards for 2023-24, presented by the American Advertising Federation of North Alabama. These awards recognize the agency's exceptional creativity and innovation in branding, website design, and video creation. "I'm so proud of our amazing team,” said Russ Edwards, Active8 founder and creative director. “Our team is very talented at delivering creative marketing solutions to our clients, and it’s
VISTAGE North Alabama Chapter Celebrates Launch and Growth
Huntsville, AL – The VISTAGE North Alabama Chapter, a newly launched assembly of high-caliber leaders of small and midsize businesses, proudly announces its successful launch in January 2024, and growth in its first month. They are actively seeking to fill its ranks by inviting other high-value leaders throughout North Alabama to join this esteemed peer group. The chapter, which has been likened to a 'Knights of the Round Table' for CEOs, business owners, and leaders, has reached the halfway point of
Spherion's Sandy Mazur Scholarship applications are now open
Spherion's Sandy Mazur Scholarship applications are now open! Anyone who is pursuing higher education can apply. Go to https://www.spherion.com/about-spherion/in-the-community/excellence-in-leadership-scholarship/ for more info and to apply. Open until April 30.
Wilson Lumber to Celebrate 75 Years of Business: Honoring the Past, Building the Future
Huntsville, Ala. – November 3, 2023 – Wilson Lumber, a prominent name in the lumber and building materials industry, is announcing plans to celebrate its 75th-anniversary milestone throughout 2024. The story of Wilson Lumber began in 1949 with Clyde Wilson bringing his family to Huntsville to start a lumber business to provide for his family. “I’m sure granddad never dreamed Wilson Lumber would look like it does today,” said Robb Wilson, third-generation owner, and Wilson Lumber CEO. “But I think
Bradley Welcomes Two Fall Associates in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Schyler B. Burney and Emma F. Duke have joined the firm as associates in Bradley’s Huntsville office. Across all the firm’s offices, 33 attorneys have joined as fall associates, marking the largest fall associate class in the firm’s 153-year history. “Adding another historically large class of fall associates is a reflection of our strategic growth in key markets and practice areas this year,” said Bradley Chairman of
Bradley’s Ryan Letson Selected to Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Huntsville partner Ryan Letson has been selected to the Alabama State Bar’s (ASB) 2023 Leadership Forum. The ASB Leadership Forum is recognized as a dynamic and highly effective program for nurturing and developing leadership skills and values among a select group of qualified, promising attorneys each year. Entry to the program is competitive, with just 20-30 participants selected each year. Since its inception in 2005,
Bradley Attorneys in Huntsville Selected to 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Mid-South Rising Stars Lists
Huntsville, AL – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that multiple attorneys in the firm’s Huntsville, Alabama, office have been selected to the 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Mid-South Rising Stars lists. Additionally, Huntsville attorney Kimberly B. Martin was named to the “Top 50 Women” list in the 2023 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers: The following attorneys in Huntsville have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers: Stephen H. HallKimberly B.
Bradley in Huntsville Earns Top Rankings in 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms®
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® has recognized the firm with six Tier 1 national rankings in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Banking & Finance, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants. The firm also earned 167 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings across 11 of its offices, including 18 for the Huntsville metro area. This is
Small Business Celebrates Double Contract Win with the FBI
Xpect Solutions Celebrates Double Contract Win with the FBI [Huntsville, AL] — Xpect Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of professional services and support, is thrilled to announce its recent success in securing two pivotal contracts with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). These contracts mark a significant milestone in the company's longstanding partnership with the FBI and signal a promising future filled with exciting opportunities. The first contract encompasses a wide scope of work,
Kimberly Byrge, CEO of OTC, Inc., Named 2023 Woman-Owned Business of the Year
Huntsville, AL – In an unexpected and exciting turn of events at the Small Business Awards Gala, Kimberly Byrge, CEO of OTC, Inc. (formerly Ohio Technology Clearinghouse, Incorporated), was awarded the prestigious title of 2023 Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. This recognition comes as a testament to Kimberly’s remarkable leadership and growth, and OTC's dedication to excellence and community impact. Kimberly Byrge co-founded OTC over 25 years ago,