Calhoun Alum Creates Annual Scholarship to Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Calhoun Community College alum Holly Foshee worked with the college’s foundation team to create a new annual scholarship that will help ease some of the financial burden for Calhoun students living with autism spectrum disorder. “Being autistic almost crippled me from living a regular life,” recalls Foshee as she spoke with foundation and college officials about her personal story. “I never thought I was excelling as a normal human being until my diagnosis”. Her college journey at Calhoun began in
PZI® International Consulting Receives 2023 NAITA Global Trade Award
HUNTSVILLE, AL, May 18, 2023 – The North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) is pleased to announce that Huntsville-based PZI® International Consulting received the 2023 NAITA Global Trade Award at NAITA’s 40th Anniversary World Trade Day Luncheon Celebration. Expanding a business to the point of going global, is not only an exciting and busy time, but also a time full of possible pitfalls that not everyone sees coming. While the United States is a very task-oriented society, many other
Calhoun and UAH Sign Advanced Manufacturing MoU
On May 25th, academic officials from Calhoun Community College and The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) signed an Advanced Manufacturing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In the fall of 2019, Calhoun opened the Alabama Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (ACAME), which is a division of Auburn University’s National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME). This facility also has a host of partners such as Auburn University, GE, Huntsville City Schools, NASA, and UAH, who
Calhoun To Manage Scholarships for Huntsville Utilities and TVA Addressing Lineworker Shortage
A partnership with Huntsville Utilities and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will provide $100,000 in scholarship funding to train and educate utility lineworkers. Calhoun Community College will manage the scholarships and enroll students in the college’s Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program. The partnership was created to address the growth in the Huntsville-Madison County population, which led to a demand for services resulting in an increased need for utility lineworkers. “We have an immediate need
Rising child care prices are pushing some US moms out of the workforce CNN
As the cost of Child Care continues to rise, parents are finding it increasingly difficult to balance their work and family lives. In fact, according to a recent CNN report, the average costs of childcare in the United States have surged by 26% over the past decade, far outpacing wage growth. These staggering increases put a tremendous strain on working parents, impacting their financial well-being and creating barriers to career advancement. For business leaders, it’s essential to recognize the
Vistage Expands in North Alabama: New Chair Chapter to Empower Local Business Leaders
Sonya Bailor, CEO of Bailor Group, Selected to Form New Vistage CEO Peer Advisory Group in Huntsville for Local Business Leaders HUNTSVILLE, AL – Vistage Worldwide, Inc., the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses, is thrilled to announce Sonya Bailor, CEO of Bailor Group, has been chosen to form a new Vistage CEO peer advisory group in Huntsville, Alabama, to serve the North Alabama region. As a Vistage Chair, Sonya will be responsible
AL Headquartered ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Named to 2023 KBW Bank Honor Roll for Eighth Consecutive Year
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Named to 2023 KBW Bank Honor Roll for an Eighth Consecutive YearRecognized for a Decade of Consistent Growth BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS), announces that it has been added to the 2023 KBW Bank Honor Roll, which highlights an exclusive annual list of banking institutions that demonstrated a consistently strong track record of earnings growth over the past decade. “ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is honored to be on
ServisFirst Bank Announces Expansion in Virginia
ServisFirst Bank Announces Expansion in Virginia ServisFirst Bank Operates 30 Locations Across 7 States BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announces its first location in Virginia, opening on April 24, 2023. The new office is located at 4505 Columbus Street, Six Columbus Center, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462. This marks ServisFirst Bank’s 30th location across seven states in the United States. ServisFirst Bank Virginia has a
Tara's Innovative Team Turns Scrap into Product
As with any manufacturing company, natural waste is a known byproduct of production. For Tara Manufacturing, which specializes in making vinyl pool liners and other outdoor products, vinyl scrap is abundant, and until now, has been a complex problem to solve. A team of employee-led innovators was tasked to find creative ways to utilize this waste. From the diversification of product lines to new designs for already existing products, they collaborated and developed a winning idea: Vinyl Floats! The Tara
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. and ServisFirst Bank Elect New Board Member
Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway Joins Bank’s Board of Directors BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway to the ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. and ServisFirst Bank Board of Directors. “ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway as a new Board Member,” states Tom Broughton, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO. “Her outstanding leadership
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) North AL Affiliate Announces Sonya Bailor as Board Vice President of Marketing & Strategy
Huntsville, AL – Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) North Alabama is proud to announce the appointment of Sonya Bailor as Vice President of Marketing & Strategy on the board of directors. Ms. Bailor is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, and successful growth strategist with a passion for helping people and businesses unlock their maximum growth potential. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and management consulting, Ms. Bailor brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new
ServisFirst Bancshares Ranks 21st on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2022 Top 50 Public Banks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:SFBS), bank holding company of S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2022 Top 50 Public Banks. S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks US public banks by financial performance and are limited to banks with greater than $10 billion in total assets. Rankings were based on three major categories, using calendar-year data as well as GAAP data unless otherwise noted: growth, weighted at 35%; profitability, weighted at 35%; and safety and soundness, weighted at
ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Vice President
Lee Anne Loggins Promoted to Vice President, Treasury Management Sales Officer HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announces the promotion of Lee Anne Loggins to Vice President, Treasury Management Sales Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “Lee Anne has shown outstanding leadership within our team,” states Andy Kattos, ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Regional CEO. “She has done an excellent job of serving both our external clients and
Bradley Launches New Intellectual Property Blog: IP IQ: News and Insights Relating to All Things Intellectual Property
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (March 21, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce the publication of IP IQ, its latest blog covering intellectual property news and insights. The IP IQ blog discusses patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, antitrust, and technology laws impacting the business community. Bradley’s IP attorneys write regularly on how these laws affect an array of industries and sectors -- from automotive, biotechnology and software to food and beverage and franchises. Topics
PPT Solutions Invests in Unanet for GovCon ERP and CRM as it Prepares for Growth
Dulles, VA – Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM for government contractors (GovCon), today announced that PPT Solutions Inc. (PPT), a Huntsville, Ala.-based firm that provides solutions for Army aviation and Department of Homeland Security customers, chose Unanet GovCon ERP and CRM to help it mobilize for significant growth. PPT is in the process of quickly implementing Unanet’s solution and plans to roll it out to employees at the beginning of the new year. After thoroughly
Bradley’s Harold D. Mooty III Appointed to Alabama Access to Justice Commission
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 2, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Harold D. Mooty III has been appointed to a two-year term on the Alabama Access to Justice Commission by the Supreme Court of Alabama. The Alabama Access to Justice Commission was created in April 2007 by the Supreme Court of Alabama to serve as a coordinating entity for the legally underserved, the legal community, social service providers, and the private and public sectors. The commission is dedicated to
Bradley’s David Vance Lucas Appointed to Board of Directors for the Alabama Germany Partnership
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Jan. 6, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Huntsville partner David Vance Lucas has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors for the AlabamaGermany Partnership (AGP). AGP is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of the educational, business, cultural, and social relationships among individuals and organizations with ties to both Alabama and Germany. The board of directors and 10 executive officers are
Bradley Elevates Huntsville Attorney Sarah Sutton Osborne to Partner
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Jan. 3, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Sarah Sutton Osborne, an attorney based in the firm’s Huntsville office, has been elevated to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Ms. Osborne’s practice intersects government contracts law and complex civil litigation. She advises clients on a wide range of procurement and federal contracting matters, including compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
