Companies Named ‘Best Places to Work’ in Huntsville/Madison County
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Charlie Kettle, president of First Commercial Bank and vice chair of investor relations for the Chamber receives a plaque from Bob Baron, President and CEO of Baron Services. First Commercial Bank was the presenting sponsor of the Best Places to Work awards luncheon on April 22.
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Fifteen companies were selected as the “Best Places to Work” in Huntsville/Madison County at an awards luncheon Tuesday, April 22. The event, held at the Westin, was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County, the North Alabama Society for Human Resource Management and the National Children’s Advocacy Center.
The host organizations worked with volunteers to create the event, presented by First Commercial Bank, to unveil Huntsville/Madison County’s outstanding employers whose benefits, policies and practices are among the region’s best. More than 100 businesses were initially nominated for the award.
Winners were based solely on a survey completed by employees and were selected in three categories: organizations with between 25 and 74 employees; organizations with between 75 and 249 employees and employers with 250 employees or more. Continue »
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TRC Entering Top of the Third Inning
Volunteers have just completed the second inning of the 2008 TRC Campaign and have brought in more than $852,000 to support economic growth in our community. Lead off hitters for this week were: Jennifer Middleton, Comcast; 2nd: Joe Knoch, Air Essentials; and 3rd: Sofia Bledsoe, Bevilacqua. Top Teams for Campaign are The Rocket City All Stars, led by Joe Green, SAIC and Regina Underwood, A Realty Group; A League of Their Own, led by Carrie McCrillis, Kelly Services/Marianne Windham, Windham Entertainment; and the Regions Cabos Bravos, led by Lee Lester, Regions Bank. Our Top Rookie was Jennifer Middleton, Comcast.
With only seven weeks to go, don’t miss your opportunity to attend or sponsor some of this year’s biggest events. Sponsorships and events are selling out fast. You don’t want to be left on base! Call Donna McCrary at (256) 535-2027 or email her at donnam@hsvchamber.org for more information.
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The Rocket City All-Stars, led by Regina Underwood, of A Realty Group, and Joe Green, of SAIC, take top honors at the second inning celebration on April 23. They have raised $229, 276 to date.
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April Business After Hours Offered
Networking Variety
Chamber members were thrilled with the various networking opportunities available on Thursday, April 24th at the Chamber’s Business After Hours Event hosted by The Heritage Club. Over 200 people were greeted by Chamber Ambassadors and Emissaries and surrounded with the exquisite décor provided by The Heritage Club. The rooms were filled with an array of exported chesses, stuffed ravioli, Bananas Foster Flambé and stuffed crabs along with a selection of wine and beer.
The Heritage Club’s time honored tradition of “Membership by Invitation” was extended to attendees through the Partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Club replaced the standard initiation fee of $500.00 with a donation of $100.00 to the Chamber of Commerce Foundation paid by a Chamber Member. Many donations were collected for the Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The next Business after Hours event will be held Thursday, May 15th hosted by Marriott Huntsville. For more information, please visit www.huntsvillealabamausa.com.
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Participants enjoy networking opportunities at the April Business After Hours event hosted by The Heritage Club.
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Shelby Addresses Chamber Membership in Record Turnout
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| U.S. Senator Richard Shelby talks with Hundley Batts, Sr., member of the Industrial Development Board and former Chamber Chair at a reception following the Chamber’s Washington Update Breakfast with Senator Shelby, sponsored by The Boeing Company. |
The Huntsville/Madison County community should continue to grow and prosper, even at a time where communities across the nation are facing an economic downturn, according to U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa).
Shelby gave his update to about 1,300 business and community leaders and residents at the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County’s recent “Washington Update Breakfast”, sponsored by The Boeing Company, at the Von Braun Center North Hall.
Shelby said that although NASA centers are struggling somewhat as the space agency transitions out of the space shuttle program into the Ares work, Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center would continue to be in a good position. Likewise, he indicated that all of Redstone Arsenal, which is gaining thousands of new jobs thanks to the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act, is poised to continue its growth.
The turnout for Shelby’s speech in Huntsville is annually the highest turnout of any of his speeches in any community in the state.
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ADO Opens North Alabama Office to Capitalize on Aerospace and Defense Market
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Hoping to capitalize on the Huntsville/Madison County aerospace and defense industry that already employs more than 44,000 workers, the Alabama Development Office is opening a new satellite office in Huntsville.
At a press conference held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Davidson Center for Space Exploration, Alabama Gov. Bob Riley and ADO Director Neal Wade announced that recently retired NASA employee Bruce Anderson would head the office. Continue »
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Huntsville Listed in 100 Best Places to Live and Launch 2008
 Huntsville has been ranked as one of the 100 best places in America to live and launch a small business, according to Fortune Small Business magazine. Huntsville placed #86 in the magazine’s first-ever list of the 100 best places in America to live and launch a small business.
Fortune Small Business ranked metropolitan areas by a combination of business friendliness and lifestyle offerings. The criteria for ranking included housing prices, schools, cultural and recreational attractions, quality of labor force, taxes and regulatory climate. Fortune Small Business acknowledged Huntsville as a strong engineering and technology hub, saying that “Huntsville transformed from a sleepy North Alabama agricultural town to a space-age destination.”
Complete List »
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| Local Hospitals Answer the Call for Easier Access to Physician Information
Those relocating to the Huntsville/Madison County community have a new healthcare information tool at their service. Local hospitals want to welcome these employees and are offering assistance in helping make the transition to the community as smooth as possible. Representatives can recommend physicians in the area and answer questions about the healthcare services available in the Huntsville community.
Huntsville Hospital's BRAC Relocation Assistance toll free physicians hotline is open weekdays at 866-581-BRAC (2722). For more information, please visit www.huntsvillehospital.org.
Crestwood Medical Center Physician Referral Line is answered Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at (256) 429-5000. After hours or on the weekends, please leave a message with your mailing address. For more information, please visit www.crestwoodmedcenter.com.
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RESOURCES
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The Chamber's 2007-2008 Huntsville/Madison County Industrial Directory is now available. The directory contains updated and verified descriptive information on more than 450 area industrial and technology companies in the Huntsville/Madison County community, as well as cross-reference data to assist with information needs. Research of this year's directory was supported by Huntsville Utilities. The directory is available in printed form at a price of $50. Chamber member companies are provided one copy for free and can purchase additional copies for $25 each. Please stop by the Chamber to pick up your free copy!
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One Sky Countless Stars, a stunning pictorial guide to Huntsville/ Madison County makes a great gift.
Breathtaking scenery, a vibrant arts community, sports, restaurants, schools and more are captured in the book’s spectacular photography; informative text about area businesses and organizations add to the overall picture of our stellar North Alabama home. $25 each.
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Huntsville International Airport Launches Free Fare
Alert System
Huntsville International Airport has launched a fare alert email program called Huntsville Hot Ticket. Huntsville Hot Ticket is a Web and email based system that will send a weekly e-mail to participants, alerting them to the lowest fares available to top destinations from Huntsville International Airport. The email will also show the travel dates and air carriers that are offering the fare. Interested individuals must sign up to receive this free e-mail and can register at www.HuntsvilleHotTicket.com. Continue (PDF) »
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