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Tool Ventures International Opens Huntsville Manufacturing Facility
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| Local officials recently welcomed Tool Ventures International to Huntsville at the company's recent ribbon cutting ceremony in Chase Industrial Park. Speakers, from left, included: TVI Vice President Bryan Bovia; Madison County Commission Chair Mike Gillespie; TVI President Don Mekkes; Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer and Chamber Chair Evans Quinlivan (speaking). |
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From left: TVI Vice President Bryan Bovia and TVI President Don Mekkes receive congratulations from Chamber Board Chair Evans Quinlivan on the opening of TVI's new facility in Chase Industrial Park.
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Tool Ventures International officially opened its Huntsville office July 18 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new location in Chase Industrial Park. Special invited guests included Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer and Madison County Commission Chair Mike Gillespie.TVI is a Michigan-based automotive supply and tool manufacturer that brings more than 30 years experience in building progressive dies, line dies and transfer dies for the automotive, appliance and furniture industries. The Chase Industrial Park location is TCI’s first facility outside of Michigan. The facility is 12,000 square-feet and is currently serving as a service center or “die hospital,” until the 36,000 square-foot building is complete. TVI will then move into the production of dies. TVI considered more than 100 locations before settling on Huntsville.
Evans Quinlivan, Chair of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, opened the ceremony by welcoming TVI to the Huntsville Community. “As we all see, large automotive manufacturers continue to migrate into Alabama and to neighboring states and TVI has selected Huntsville to be closer to its clients and closer to its potential clients,” Quinlivan said. Continue »
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Outstanding Volunteers Honored
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Marianne Windham, Emissary Council chair, presents the Emissary of the Quarter Award to Jeff Olson, Computer Troubleshooters
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The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County’s Ambassador and Emissary Councils are an integral part of the services offered to member businesses. The program benefits both the volunteers who comprise these councils, and companies who benefit from the volunteer activities provided by this elite group of Chamber volunteers. Ambassadors represent and promote the Chamber during special events, meetings and exclusive member-only functions. Emissaries serve as liaisons between the members and the Chamber. They also help promote opportunities and activities while serving as advocates of the Chamber to its membership. It is a time commitment not all Chamber members can make. In fact, this year’s council is comprised of only 90 volunteers from our business base of more than 2,300 members. These volunteers are then broken up into teams to facilitate networking among Ambassadors.
Each month, an individual Ambassador and a team who went beyond the call of duty in attending functions and welcoming new members are recognized. The June Ambassador of the Month was Nansi Clark with Holiday Inn Downtown and the Ambassador of the Month Team for June was The Parrot Heads with Jean Mulcahy serving as team captain. Jeff Olson was recognized as the Emissary of the Quarter for his outstanding commitment.
“Nansi and Jeff always bring smiles and a positive, welcoming attitude to any event they attend. They both have a way of making everyone feel special,” said Donna McCrary, Ambassador Coordinator.
The Chamber would like to thank the outstanding group of volunteers for their support.
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Chamber Offers Financial Seminar for Small Businesses
 For those in real estate, some say the key to success is “location, location, location” for small business owners, the key to success could be preparation, preparation, preparation.The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County will hold a special seminar for small business owners titled “Financial Issues for Small Business: Proper Planning Solves Future Problems” on July 23 in the Auditorium at the Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
The workshop will feature speakers from Chamber members Sirote & Permutt, P.C. law firm and management consulting group Beason & Nalley, Inc.
“Small businesses will receive a great foundation to ensure successful financial growth,” said Jenni Jeffers, director of small business/membership services. Continue »
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Plan a “Stay-cation” in Huntsville
 The summer is a time for families to get away from home and travel to new destinations. However, with the cost of gas reaching record highs, many families have to be creative about how they spend their vacations and where they spend their vacations.
The Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau recently presented a new initiative for entertainment during the vacation season – the “Stay-cation.”
A “Stay-cation” is defined as a vacation spent close to home. Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer and the CVB are promoting this idea as a great alternative to travelling hours away for vacation. Continue »
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“On the Road” Heads to Austin, Texas
 The Lone Star State will be getting a taste of the Tennessee Valley this fall when “A Smart Place” hits the road for Austin. Collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County and the Tennessee Valley BRAC Communities, “On the Road” will take up to 40 area employers to the Texas capital with the goal of recruiting engineering, IT, and other high-tech workers from Austin, the University of Texas and surrounding communities and schools. Continue » |
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Westar to Provide Technical Support to Army Aviation Headquarters
 Westar Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc., part of the Systems Engineering Group of QinetiQ North America, has been awarded a task order by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation Headquarters to provide technical support to the Army’s fleet of more than 5,000 rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
The task order has a one-year base period of performance, five one-year options, and a ceiling value of nearly $5 million, if all options are exercised. Continue »
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Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Provides Financial Gift to Space and Rocket Center
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Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne President Jim Maser (right) presents the check to USSRC CEO Larry Capps
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Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a United Technologies Corp. company, recently pledged $400,000 to help create an interactive exhibit at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center called “The Force.”“Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne has proudly been a part of the nation’s space program since its inception, and many of our successes have been possible through our relationship with Huntsville and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center,” said Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne President Jim Maser.
“We want to share these successes with this community, which has meant so much to us over these many years, and will continue to do so in the years ahead,” he said. Continue »
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Huntsville Business Xchange Hosts Success Tips for Introverts
The Huntsville Business Xchange will host “Success Tips for Introverts” on Wednesday, July 30 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Carrabba’s Italian Grill located at 2801 Memorial Parkway on the second floor of Parkway Place Mall.
Executives, business owners and professionals are all invited to participate in Strategic Business Network’s networking opportunity. The event is open to all industries. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on site. Lunch will be included. For more information about the event visit https://secure.sitemason.com/simplesales/iKi1ZC.
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NewSouth Architects Celebrates 20 Years
NewSouth Architects is celebrating 20 years of successful business in the Tennessee Valley. NewSouth Architects is owned and operated by Architect James Lee Caudle, who said he is proud to have served the Huntsville area over the years and said he was thankful to everyone who has contributed to the company’s success.
For more information about NewSouth Architects visit the web site at www.jamescaudle.com.
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Studio 100 Fine Art Gallery to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Art Display
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Ann Caudle
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Studio 100 Fine Art Gallery will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony July 23 at 4 p.m. Studio 100 Fine Art Gallery features the art of Huntsville resident Ann Caudle. Her work can be seen between 8 a.m. to noon and from 1-5 p.m. every Monday through Friday or by special appointment.
Studio 100 Fine Art Gallery will also be featured during the Huntsville Museum of Art Tour held July 24 from 5-9 p.m. Studio Fine Art is located inside NewSouth Architects at 100 Washington Street Suite 2.
For more information about Studio 100 Fine Art Gallery call 256-539-5845. For more information about the art of Ann Caudle visit www.anncaudle.com.
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Huntsville Museum of Art to Host Summer Gallery Tour
The Huntsville Museum of Art’s Summer Gallery Tour will be held July 24 from 5 - 9 p.m. Thursday. Participants will be able to visit the Huntsville Museum of Art and surrounding galleries for an evening of refreshments plus door prizes and art for sale at each location.The Huntsville Museum of Art will feature glass work in the “Encounters: Shane Fero” exhibition plus complimentary refreshments in the lobby and a chance to win a Museum Family Membership. The Museum will also be offering discounts on joining or renewing your membership on this night only. Admission to the Museum’s galleries is free during the Summer Gallery Tour.
Participating galleries include:
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Women’s Business Center of North Alabama Hosts QuickBooks Pro Workshop for Small Business
The Women's Business Center of North Alabama is offering a workshop on Wednesday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to noon, entitled "QuickBooks Pro for Small Business Owners."
Participants will learn how QuickBooks Pro can help them pay bills, print checks, track expenses, create invoices and run reports.
The WBCNA is located in the Crestwood Women's Center at 185 Chateau Drive (off Airport Road in Huntsville). The cost to attend is $25.00 (cash or check made out to Small Business Solutions). Reservations are requested online at www.wbcna.org or by calling 256-213-2727. Scholarships are available for qualified clients.
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