In Historic Move, Drake State President Named to State Port Authority Board

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Dr. Sims is the first African-American woman to be appointed to the Port Authority Board.

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Sitdown with Success: Straight to Ale’s Bruce Weddendorf

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(Sitdown with Success is a regular feature of the Huntsville Business Journal on entrepreneurs and their keys to success. This month’s subject is Bruce Weddendorf who helped revolutionize the craft-brewing industry in Huntsville and the state.) Just four short weeks before COVID- 19 became everyone’s daily reality, Huntsville City Mayor Tommy Battle proclaimed Feb. 14 […]

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Madison Mayor Finley: Events to Fill Baseball Void at Toyota Field – When Allowed

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COVID-19 update: 285 confirmed cases in Madison County

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Speaking from Experience, Astronaut Hoot Gibson on Living Through Quarantines and Confined Spaces

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Up until now, he was one of only a handful of people on Earth who knows what it feels like to go through self-quarantine, and live with other people in a small, confined space for more than five weeks. Retired NASA astronaut and Navy pilot Robert “Hoot” Gibson was a bit puckish with his opening […]

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Sit Down with Success: Ellen Didier – ‘Love, Love, Love What You Do’

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This month’s installment of the Huntsville Business Journal’s series “Sitdown with Success” features Ellen Didier, President & Creative Director of Red Sage Communications. “Sitdown with Success” spotlights local entrepreneurs who describe their successes and failures, with tips for upcoming business owners. What about your company, Red Sage Communications, are you most proud? I think our […]

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Gradl Named Kent’s First Female Vice President

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Huntsvillian Leah Gradl has been named the first female vice president in the history of Kent Companies. Gradl was recently promoted to vice president of Support Operations. She will oversee the Marketing, Safety, Human Resources, Training/Education and IT divisions nationwide. “Leah has a long track record of collaborating with cross functional teams across all Kent […]

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Strong Coffee, Strong Women Series: Sonia Robinson Shares her Journey

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“Strong Coffee, Strong Women,” The Catalyst’s widely popular breakfast and networking event, features inspirational stories from successful businesswomen that focus on professional growth and successfully overcoming challenges along the way. This particular event was no exception as Sonia Robinson, a breast cancer survivor and the executive director at BIO Alabama, spoke to a sold-out, standing-room-only crowd. Robinson […]

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Joanne Randolph Cited as Champion at Annual Entrepreneur Awards

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Joanne Randolph has been known to champion entrepreneurs in this area. Now, she can officially be known as the champion after receiving the Entrepreneur Champion of the Year Award at the fifth annual Entrepreneur Awards ceremony and luncheon. Randolph, the founder and CEO of The Catalyst Center, has been at the forefront of entrepreneurship and […]

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Sitdown with Success: Lisa Williams – Know if You Will Need a Pair of Cushy Shoes, or a Parachute

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This month’s installment of the Huntsville Business Journal’s series “Sitdown with Success” features Lisa Williams. “Sitdown with Success” spotlights local entrepreneurs who describe their successes and failures, with tips for upcoming business owners.   The business world is her passion, driven by a need to honor the American soldier and veterans who have and still […]

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Rocket City Trash Pandas: As Much About Fun as Baseball

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MADISON — Just weeks away from the Rocket City Trash Pandas throwing their first strike at Toyota Field in Town Madison, the Madison Chamber of Commerce heard from the “Voice of the Trash Pandas,” Josh Caray. Caray, the team’s Director of Broadcasting and Baseball Information, gave the Chamber a preview of upcoming attractions during its […]

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