Robins & Morton Celebrates Completion of First High-Bay Facility at Redstone Gateway
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (July 29, 2025) – Construction firm Robins & Morton and COPT Defense Properties marked the completion of 9700 Advanced Gateway, a 50,000-square-foot high-bay facility located at Redstone Gateway, a mixed-use development along Rideout Road near Redstone Arsenal’s Gate 9. The pre-engineered metal building is the first of its kind at Redstone Gateway and the closest available to Redstone Arsenal. The facility features a unique concept, allowing multiple tenants to have office space at the
From Homeschool to Higher Ed: 12-Year-Old Prodigy Enrolls at Calhoun
Now 13, Van-Houston Begins His College Journey at Calhoun this Fall While most students his age are preparing for seventh grade, Van-Houston McMillion is preparing for college. Enrolled at just 12 years old, he became the youngest student in Calhoun Community College’s history. Now 13, this remarkable young scholar will begin classes this fall, working toward an Associate of Science in General Education with a focus on chemistry. His story is more than remarkable. It is a powerful reminder of what is
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Ranks Fifth Among Top Publicly Traded Banks with between $10 Billion to $50 Billion in Assets
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce they have ranked fifth in the top publicly traded banks with between $10 billion to $50 billion in assets, according to American Banker's annual list of top-performing banks, based on year-end 2024 data. Compiled by Capital Performance Group using S&P Global Market Intelligence data and regulatory filings, the ranking recognizes banks delivering exceptional financial performance. Previously,
Cody Smith to Lead SS&L Architects' North Alabama, Tennessee Markets
HUNTSVILLE, AL — SS&L Architects is pleased to announce that Cody Smith has transitioned from our Montgomery office to Huntsville, where he will lead our firm’s efforts across the North Alabama and Tennessee markets. A 2017 graduate of Mississippi State University, Cody earned the Undergraduate Research Award for his academic work and quickly set a standard for early career achievement. In 2023, he received the Alabama Council of the AIA’s Young Architect Award—the highest honor for an emerging architect
From Classroom to Community: Calhoun’s New Social Work Program Opens Career Paths
Calhoun Community College is excited to announce that it is expanding its programs to address Alabama’s growing need for skilled social workers, one of the state’s most important and in-demand fields. With two distinct degree pathways now available, Calhoun is making it easier than ever for students to confidently enter the world of social work, whether they are eager to join the workforce quickly or plan to continue their education toward a four-year degree. Dr. Donna Estill, Calhoun’s Dean of Humanities
Sentar Transforms Employees into Owners with New ESOP Initiative
Huntsville, AL – Sentar, Inc. (Sentar), a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, is proud to announce its implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This strategic move underscores Sentar’s commitment to empowering employees, and fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration, while continuing to deliver high-impact solutions for customer missions. The ESOP implementation marks a significant milestone in Sentar’s journey, aligning the interests of the
Ad4! Announces New Bold Website
HUNTSVILLE, AL — [July, 2025] — In today’s digital-first world, your website is often your brand’s first impression—and Ad4! Group knows just how important that is. That’s why the award-winning marketing and branding agency has launched a bold new website that doesn’t just look good—it tells a story. Their story. And maybe soon, yours too. “We knew our new site had to be more than beautiful,” said Toby Hall, Creative Director at Ad4! Group. “It had to reflect our creativity, our strategy, and the spark
Stretch Zone Hampton Cove hosts the Huntsville Wellness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 9
Stretch Zone Hampton Cove will host the Huntsville Wellness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rocket City Pickleball Club (3228 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801) Meet 20+ incredible wellness vendors including Hydration Lounge, Wellstone, OSI, D3 Health & Fitness, City Bowls HSV, The Iron MD, Savie Cafe, and more!Special Guests: Live sports radio broadcast from Applebee’sChaos & Rukus from the Huntsville Havoc hockey teamEnjoy FREE mini services, demos, local wellness resources,
ZS Language Services, LLC Launches to Help Businesses Connect with Spanish-Speaking Communities
Huntsville, AL – ZS Language Services, LLC, a woman-owned business founded by Zailet Suarez, is now officially offering professional English–Spanish translation and culturally aware content creation for businesses seeking to better connect with Hispanic clients, staff, and patients. Her mission? To help local businesses better serve Spanish-speaking clients, patients, and staff through professional English–Spanish translation, localization and culturally aware communication. With over a decade of
ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Huntsville Native, Caleb Horton, Joins ServisFirst Bank Team HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the addition of Caleb Horton to the Huntsville team as Vice President, Portfolio Manager. Horton will support the Bank’s commercial lending efforts by providing strategic credit analysis and portfolio management to help clients achieve long-term financial success. “We’re proud to continue building a team of local leaders who know
2025 GAUGE Report Reveals Keys to GovCon Performance and Resilience
Unanet, the leading provider of ERP and CRM solutions for government contractors (GovCons), and CohnReznick LLP have released the 2025 GAUGE Report revealing timely insights into how GovCons are improving resource planning and program execution, as well as utilization metrics, to stay competitive in today's dynamic federal contracting market. "When we team up to publish the GAUGE Report, the GovCon industry pays attention because it's grounded in real data from over 1,200 of their peers," said Unanet Vice
BailorGroup Returns to NFL Alumni Charity Golf Classic, Combining Bold Conversations with a Mission That’s Personal
Bailor Group, the Huntsville, AL based nationally recognized consultancy known for scaling companies through transformational growth strategies, proudly returned for the sixth consecutive year as a sponsor of the NFL Alumni Charity Golf Classic, benefiting Caring for Kids through the American Cancer Society. For BailorGroup CEO Sonya Bailor, the mission isn’t just meaningful—it’s personal.“I didn’t need a reason to support this. I already had one. And he calls me ‘Mom,’” said Bailor, referencing her
2025 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 168 Bradley Attorneys and 56 Practice Areas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 6, 2025) – The 2025 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 168 attorneys and 56 practice areas from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. This includes seven of the firm’s practice areas that are ranked nationally, as well as 14 attorneys who earned nationwide rankings. In the 2025 guide, Bradley earned a new nationwide practice ranking for Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare. The firm’s Government Contracts Practice Group was also elevated from the nationwide “Highly Regarded”
2025 Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Report
In a year of unprecedented change, the 2025 Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Report is the essential guide you need to stay ahead of the curve! Celebrating its 16th year, the Clarity report offers exclusive market trends, detailed insights and benchmark data based on responses from nearly 900 of your GovCon peers. Some common themes that emerged this year include: a focus on comprehensive strategic planning, greater proactive cost management, and an emphasis on leveraging technology to
Bradley Launches International Arbitration Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 21, 2025) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has launched an International Arbitration team focused on representing clients globally in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. Jennifer Morrison Ersin, counsel in the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. offices and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), along with Washington, D.C. partner Douglas L. Patin and Birmingham partner Carly Miller, will co-lead the team of more than 20
Huntsville GovCon Decisive Intelligence Streamlines Operations with Unanet
Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, today announced that Decisive Intelligence (Decisive Intel) has selected Unanet ERP GovCon to simplify and enhance its business operations while acting as a catalyst to help the firm drive growth. "As we continue to grow and pursue new contracts, it became necessary for us to have a modern ERP solution that would provide deep
Mauldin & Jenkins Rises to No. 65 on Accounting Today’s 2025 Top 100 Firms List
Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax, consulting and advisory firm, is proud to announce it has climbed three spots to No. 65 on Accounting Today’s prestigious Top 100 Firms list. This achievement reflects the firm’s sustained growth and continued success, marked by a 15% increase in revenue and an impressive 11% expansion in staff over the past year. These indicators not only demonstrate the firm’s strong financial performance and efforts to attract top talent, but also reinforce its standing as
SS&L Architects Ranked #1 Best Place to Work in Architecture in the U.S.
MONTGOMERY, AL — SS&L Architects has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Architecture in the United States by Best Companies Group, an independent research firm specializing in workplace culture assessments. The firm was also recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Alabama, a significant achievement for a small business competing against companies from all industries in the state. These prestigious awards were based on an anonymous survey conducted by Best Companies Group in August 2024, in
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
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
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
