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The Annual John Stallworth Foundation Golf Tournament, June 7 at Hampton Cove »(Huntsville, AL) The annual John Stallworth Foundation golf tournament has long enabled golfers to play with celebrities. Now, it will also offer the chance to the watch celebrated golfers play. The tournament that is hosted by Stallworth, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and Huntsville businessman, is set for June 7 at Hampton Cove. |
American Cancer Society to hold Press Conference in Honor of 100th Birthday, May 22 »Will announce exciting opportunity for Huntsville area residents to be a part of nationwide cancer study that promises to change the face of cancer for future generations
The American Cancer Society will host a press conference at Dynetics to officially announce a community-wide enrollment for its Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), hosted by Dynetics, the Fellowship of Faith Church, Hogan Family YMCA, Huntsville Hospital Wellness Center and Willowbrook Baptist Church. This press conference will be held in conjunction with The Society’s 100th Birthday celebration. |
Kitten Palooza Adoption Event, May 18 »Huntsville Animal Services will be at Lowe Mill Saturday, May 18, with kittens available for adoption. Visit our furry felines at the annual ‘Kitten Palooza’ from 12 noon to 4 p.m., 2211 Seminole Drive in Huntsville, and find a new Friend-for-Life. |
Sci-Quest Planning a Summer of Discovery for Children of All Ages »(Huntsville, AL) Join Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center this summer for a world full of exciting adventures. Sci-Quest is now registering for its Summer Camps, which begin Tuesday, May 28. Sci-Quest offers learning and fun for children in pre-kindergarten through high school all summer long. Sci-Quest’s Summer Camps last through Aug. 16. |
Huntsville Country Club Names Pierre Leclercq As Executive Chef »(Huntsville, AL, May 14) Huntsville Country Club has added 30-year industry veteran Pierre Leclercq as executive chef for the club, according to General Manager Colm Kelly. |
Nicole Jones Development: Zoe's Kitchen Benefit Night for the YMCA, Tuesday May 21 4 - 9 p.m. »Enjoy excellent food at Zoe's Kitchen on Whitesburg on Tuesday May 21 from 4 - 9 p.m. and know that a portion of your purchase benefits community outreach programs provided by the Heart of the Valley YMCA. Nicole Jones Development and Zoe's Kitchen are Community Partners! Join us! |
Nicole Jones Development: Our Kids 5K - A Big Spring Park Run for Children's Nonprofits - Saturday 5/25 »Join us at Big Spring Park on Saturday May 25 at 8 a.m. for Our Kids 5K, a run to benefit four nonprofits that assist with adoption, orphan care, and foster care. It is a certified running course; however, you do not need to be an experienced runner to attend. Bring the kids out, crank out the strollers, the walkers, whatever you have to do. Enjoy our beautiful downtown Huntsville for a cause! Learn more and register here: http://www.nicolejonesdevelopment.com/our-kids-5k.html |
DLB & Company, Inc., An Authorized Sandler Training Center »“At Sandler Training, we rely on the power of reinforcement. It’s our belief that a successful salesperson or leader needs the support and guidance of a good coach. And we’re the only training organization that offers the constant support, guidance and reinforcement that leads to lasting success.” Please contact David Gilbert, President of DLB and Company, Inc., to learn more. It is our pleasure to announce the grand opening of DLB and Company, Inc., an authorized Sandler Training Center, to Huntsville, Alabama and the surrounding area. |
Madison's Carolyn Lankford Rings Closing Bell at NSYE »On Thursday, May 2, Madison Allstate agency owner Carolyn Lankford visited the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark Allstate’s 20th anniversary of listing on the exchange, and commemorate the company’s historic commitment to traffic safety by highlighting Global Youth Traffic Safety Month this May. The Allstate Foundation helped launch this month dedicated to educating teens about the value and importance of safe driving. |
Bob Jones Students and Calhoun EMT Dual Enrollment program demonstrate life-saving Hands Only CPR procedure in Unique Way »Bob Jones High School students enrolled in Calhoun Community College’s EMT Dual Enrollment program recently incorporated a unique, creative and highly-entertaining method of demonstrating the Hands Only CPR procedure. |
North Alabama Advanced Defense Technology Capabilities Booklet Overview, Thursday, May 16 »The North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) and the Von Braun Center for Science & Innovation (VCSI) Advanced Defense Technology Cluster Initiative are preparing a North Alabama Advanced Defense Technology Capabilities Booklet for distribution during one-on-one meetings by NAITA representatives with targeted global contacts that can lead to new customers. Click here for more information and to register for this event. |
Calhoun Receives $50,000 Grant From Appalachian Regional Commission »5/7/2013 - The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has announced the approval of a grant in the amount of $50,000 to Calhoun Community College for the “Using Technology to Train 21st Century Workers” program. |
How did Oakwood University win the coveted Home Depot $50,000 top prize on May 3? »A: President Dr. Leslie Pollard reveals the secret! The Home Depot judges for the “Retool Your School” contest – including 1980’s “Cosby Show” child-star Rudy (Keshia Knight Pulliam) – announced the winning results of the more than 2.6 million social media votes cast, and Oakwood University as the $50,000 grand prize winner, http://www.retoolyourschool.com/. |
Drake State Announces 2013 Graduation Ceremony »(Huntsville, AL) Drake State will host its 2013 Graduation Convocation on Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 pm at the Von Braun Civic Center, South Hall. Approximately two hundred and twenty students will be graduating. The keynote address will be delivered by T.C. Johnson, U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret) and current Pastor of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church of Huntsville. |
2013 City Lights and Stars Concert featuring Mary Gauthier »Through the City Lights and Stars Concert series, Burritt on the Mountain continues to bring world class musicians to the Huntsville community at affordable prices. On Friday, May 24th Burritt will feature Mary Gauthier. This concert is sponsored by Jerry Damson Honda Acura and the series is sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union. |
EC-Council, the Creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker, Announces the launch of the The Rocket City TakeDownCon Security Conference and Training Event in Huntsville, Alabama - July 11-16, 2013 »Bridging the gap between budget concerns from the recent sequester and President Obama’s call to reduce the cyber threat, TakeDownCon offers delegates affordable access to training and the Cyber Security industry’s most influential and knowledgeable speakers. |
Looking at the Collection: People, Places and Things - Now through October 13, 2013 »(Huntsville, AL) The Huntsville Museum of Art is sharing treasures from its permanent collection in a new exhibition Looking at the Collection: People, Places & Things, open NOW through October 13, 2013. The eclectic exhibit combines both historical and contemporary works in a broad range of media. |
NASA Astrophysicist Elected to National Academy of Sciences »WASHINGTON -- NASA astrophysicist Chryssa Kouveliotou, a senior scientist at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., has been selected for membership in the National Academy of Sciences, in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original scientific research. |
Calhoun Students Big Winners in SkillsUSA Competition »5/10/2012 Several students representing Calhoun Community College recently attended the Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership conference in Birmingham, earning three 1st place, seven 2nd place and five 3rd place medals in competition. |
Kentucky Community & Technical College System Drives Business Value with a Business-Critical SharePoint Solution from Summit 7 Systems »(Huntsville, AL, May 1) Summit 7 Systems, a Business-Critical SharePoint (BCSP) partner, is pleased to announce that a new case study featuring one of its customers has been published on www.microsoft.com/casestudies. Microsoft, Summit 7 Systems and InFlight worked together to write the case study, which describes how a BCSP solution from Summit 7 Systems and InFlight helped the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) build a better user experience, streamline business processes, and save money. |
Office Depot: Special Group Purchasing Program »Deep discounts on items such as paper, ink & toner, as well as printing services. / Coupons, promotions and exclusive offers to help maximize your savings. / The flexibility to shop online via phone, fax or at any if your retail locations with our Store Purchasing Card. |
American Red Cross: We need O negative blood donors like you! »The American Red Cross is asking type O negative blood donors to please give! Type O negative blood is the universal blood type – it can be given to anyone in an emergency situation, regardless of their blood type. Be sure to schedule your next donation appointment today. |
Computer Troubleshooter: What would you do if you lost all your customer data? »What would you do if you suddenly lost all of your data files for your business? The accounting records, customer information, proposals, paperwork, and employee data all suddenly lost forever. Would your business survive? Your local Computer Troubleshooter is now offering a free assessment of the overall security of your data and can provide you with a plan to make sure this never happens to you. |
NASA Challenges Student and Citizen Inventor Teams to Build Autonomous Robots for 2013 Sample Return Robot Challenge »Fourteen teams from across the country and around the globe are perfecting their hardware and software to compete for $1.5 million in prize money at NASA’s 2013 Sample Return Robot Challenge, the latest competition of the agency’s Centennial Challenges program. The event will take place in June at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass. |
Tennessee Valley to get rare opportunity to meet Golden Globe-winning actress Ali MacGraw »(Huntsville, AL) The Huntsville Museum of Art is honored to bring Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Ali MacGraw to Huntsville as its special guest for the third and final 2013 Voices of Our Times event on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. |
Girl Scouts’ Cookies For Troops Program Exceeds Expectations »BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – April 30, 2013 – The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama reports that 12,804 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were sent to servicemen and women overseas as part of the council’s annual Cookies for Troops campaign. Cookies for Troops is the council’s Gift of Caring program, a national program which encourages all Girl Scouts to encourage cookie lovers to buy a box to donate for a particular cause. |
Drake State and Aerojet Partner for New Scholarship Opportunity »(Huntsville, AL) Aerojet, through funding by the GenCorp Foundation, in partnership with the J.F. Drake State Technical College Foundation, has established the Aerojet Scholarship. The first scholarship will be awarded for the fall 2013 semester. Applications are open to recent high school graduates or first semester students who enroll at Drake State in a program leading to a career in the advanced manufacturing industry. Applications are currently available in the Office of Financial Aid (Building 700 Room 3) at Drake State or online at drakestate.edu. The priority deadline is August 3, 2013. |
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s “Discover Tech” Project, May 18 - July 9 »Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) is one of nine libraries nationwide selected to host “Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference.” We’re excited to offer this 2013 summer project to inspire Huntsville/Madison County’s youth to get enthused about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and to see STEM as a viable career path. What is Discover Tech? It starts with a 750-square foot STEM exhibit, housed at the Main Library from May 18-July 9, 2013. |
Science gets Hot at Sci-Quest with Cinco de Mayo Celebration »(Huntsville, AL) – In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center is getting hot, hot, hot with science on Sunday, May 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors will have fun discovering how hot science can get through various hands-on activities and demonstrations. |
Ribbon Cutting Celebration at the Gardens of Huntsville, May 16 »(Huntsville, AL) The Gardens of Huntsville Senior Living Community cordially invites our city leaders, local neighbors, resident families, and representatives from the greater Huntsville area to come experience our new amenities on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 4:00pm. We will be celebrating the recent building renovations with wine, food, and friends following a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. |
Shane’s Rib Shack: Free ribs fo rthe first 100 friends, May 18 »May is national BBQ month and we are celebrating by giving away a ½ rack of ribs, drink and a t-shirt to the first 100 people in line on May 18th. |
7 Key Terms in the Affordable Care Act that Small Businesses Should Know »April 23, 2013 The Affordable Care Act includes new health care reform terms used to describe parts of the law that affect small business. Understanding what these terms mean can help both self-employed individuals and small employers better navigate the law and take advantage of reforms that are helping to lower premium costs and increase access to quality, affordable health insurance. |
AAMU Will Officially Open Legacy Lake »(Huntsville, AL) After three years of studying the lives and legacies of the First Ladies of Alabama A&M University and the significant impact each had on its growth and development, the University will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:15 p.m. on April 25, 2013, to officially open to the public “Legacy Lake” in honor of the First Ladies. |
The Arts Council to Honor Local Military at Panoply: Free Admission Friday For Active Duty Military, Armed Forces Reserves and Their Dependents »(Huntsville, AL) The Arts Council has announced that opening night of the 2013 Panoply Arts Festival on Friday, April 26th will be Military Salute Night, presented by Boeing. Active Duty military personnel, Armed Forces reserves, and their dependents will be admitted to the 31st Panoply free of charge Friday evening. This is the third year of Panoply’s salute to the military and this special evening at the festival honors the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and recognizes the service of active duty and reserve service members living in our community. |
Voluptuous glass vessels to brighten up museum galleries: Psychedelic Mania: Stephen Rolfe Powell’s Dance with Glass, May 4 – July 21, 2013 »(Huntsville, AL) The Huntsville Museum of Art is pleased to present Psychedelic Mania: Stephen Rolfe Powell’s Dance with Glass, opening Saturday, May 4, and on view through July 21, 2013. The exhibit will consist of more than 80 works by internationally-known master glass artist and Alabama native Stephen Rolfe Powell. |
Brookdale Senior Living® and The Institute for Optimal Aging present: The Optimum Life Continuing Education Series, May 21 »The Affordable Health Care Act (AHCA) is changing the health care paradigm. In this presentation a panel of experts will discuss the impact on hospitals and the way they deliver care and partner with post-acute care providers. |
Arts Stroll Returns - Joined by Arts & Entertainment District and Green Street Market »April 18, 2013 - The Arts Stroll is returning to Downtown Huntsville this summer! The popular event is moving to Constitution Hall Village with a few new perks in the mix. Mayor Tommy Battle says his office sprang into action after hearing the Arts Stroll would not be returning to the Downtown Courthouse Square. |
Deltek: Surviving Sequestration Road Tour, May 14 »Travel budgets in particular are tight, so Deltek is bringing the budget discussion to you! Over the past five fiscal years, total federal reported spending in the region was $147B, with 91% of the regional spending attributed to defense agencies. Network with your peers and hear how they are framing sequestration within their organizations. |
AAMU Names Registrar »(Huntsville, AL) With experience gained from serving at four institutions of higher education, a new staffer at Alabama A&M University has assumed the important post of Registrar. Brenda K. Williams earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, La. Her career slate includes stints at Southern University at New Orleans, where she facilitated the implementation of Web-based registration and increased efficiency and effectiveness of student record keeping through information technology. |
Touring Warsaw Uprising Photo Exhibit Comes to Huntsville »(Huntsville, AL) On Sunday, 21 April 2013 at 2:00 p.m., the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library MAIN will host a Reception and Talk concerning the installation of an Exhibition of Pictures of the Warsaw Uprising (Polish: Powstanie Warszawskie), a major World War II operation by the Polish resistance Home Army (Polish: Armia Krajowa) to liberate Warsaw from Nazi Germany. All activities will take place on the third floor of the library, located at 915 Monroe Street, SW (corner of Monroe Street and St. Clair Avenue). |
CVB unveils Birding Trail Visitor Map, updated visitor kiosk and brochure rack »(Huntsville, AL) The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau unveiled an updated visitor kiosk and brochure rack at the Madison County Courthouse Wednesday that includes new photos of attractions and points of interest in Madison County. The booth will also be home to a new Birding Trail Visitor Map, the first of its kind dedicated to birding trails exclusively in Madison County. |
HudsonAlpha slates April 26 for DNA Day celebration »Public outreach program highlights the business side of biotech Widely famous for showers that bring May flowers, April has another claim to fame at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and many other biology-centric organizations. April is the month to salute deoxyribonucleic acid-- DNA. “Each year, the celebration at HudsonAlpha changes,” said Neil Lamb, director of education outreach at HudsonAlpha. “This year, we're focusing on the companies located with us here on the biotech campus.” |
Drake State Partners with Local Industry Providing FREE Construction Training Courses »Huntsville – Drake State will be offering FREE construction training courses for residents of the region who are currently unemployed or under employed and have a desire to enter the field of construction. Classes begin April 22 with first classes scheduled for completion by August 31, 2013. |
Hall Associates: Risk-Based Decision Making Commentary Newsletter, April 17 » April 22 » May 1 »The Arc of Madison County thanks the sponsors 2013 Mike Scherer Memorial Golf Tournament »AAMU Rocket Team Wins NASA Launch »A&M PBL Chapter Brings Home the Honors »AAMU Summer Programs 2013 »Oakwood University Newsletter »UAHuntsville CMER & ATN Newsletter: Last Chance for Quality- Focused Training Offered Next Month »The Ellis Academy, Summer Camps 2013 »News from The Community Foundation of Huntsville/Madison County» |
The Community Foundation of Huntsville/Madison County Announces the Creation of the Sandra Moon Memorial Fund »(Huntsville, AL, April 10) The Community Foundation of Huntsville/Madison County has set up a fund to honor the memory of one of our founding board members, Sandra Moon. "We are establishing the Sandra Moon Memorial Fund in order to generate money to address critical community needs. Sandra cared deeply about this community. It was to her, as it is to so many, her adopted hometown. She worked to make it better in many, many ways. This fund will carry those efforts forward," stated Bob Ludwig, Chairman of the Community Foundation board. |
Nexus Energy Will Be Honored With Resolution »(Huntsville, AL) Through our relationship with Councilman Will Culver, Nexus will be honored with a resolution describing our positive influence on the community through our Energy Efficiency Program and Workforce Development initiatives. Nexus would like to invite you to attend and show your support for energy efficiency in Alabama. |
Calhoun to Sponsor 7th Annual SWeEty Camp for Girls »4/10/2013 The Calhoun Community College Tech Prep program will present the seventh annual Summer Welding and Electrical Technology (SWeETy) camp for girls during summer 2013. The camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 17-20, 2013, in the Aerospace Training Center on Calhoun's Decatur campus. SWeETy camp is open to female students entering 9th through 12th grade. Participation is free, but registration is limited to the first 20 applications. |
Hall Associates Risk-Based Decision Making Commentary April 10 2013 Newsletter »Secure Your Facebook Timeline / Skimmer Botnet Targeting Payment Card Terminals Connected to Windows / Spear-Phishing Attack Targeting Android Devices |
WBCNA: Veterans Training Event Expands with Support From Kaya Associates »(Huntsville, AL) KAYA Associates extended a 2-year partnership with the Women's Business Center of North Alabama (WBCNA) to support Empowering Our Veterans: Entrepreneurship & Employment, a training event tailored to the needs of local Veterans. |
NCAC Superheroes Bike-A-Fun-Run And Family Block Party - Not All Superheroes Wear Capes »(Huntsville, AL, April 10) To commemorate April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is hosting the second annual Superheroes Bike-A-Fun-Run and Family Block Party April 13 beginning at 8:00 a.m. This event is open to all ages and will begin at the NCAC Campus at 210 Pratt Avenue. The Superheroes Bike-A-Fun- |
Come Celebrate Earth Day with Sci-Quest »(Huntsville, AL) Go green and celebrate Earth Day at Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center on Saturday, April 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visitors will explore how to protect the planet through various hands-on activities and demonstrations. |
The Community Foundation of Huntsville/Madison County Set up Funds Totaling Over $11M »The Community Foundation of Huntsville/Madison County has set up funds totaling over $11M since its inception in August of 2009. The Foundation holds 96 donor advised funds and 24 non-profit funds. The Foundation has distributed, on behalf of donor advised fund holders, $2,171,327 to charity. Over $1.3M (62%) remained in Madison County, going to churches ($709,461 or 52.56%) and non-profits ($640,262, or 47.44%). The remaining amount - $821,603 or 37.84% - was distributed to non-profits or churches outside Madison County. |
Leadership Huntsville/ Madison County Connect Program - Project Classroom »Every year, teachers spend approximately $1,000-$1,500, of their own money, on classroom materials. Project Classroom is an effort of Leadership Huntsville/ Madison County Connect Class 15 to help alleviate this financial burden, by collecting donations to be distributed directly across the Huntsville, Madison City and Madison County school systems. We will also be dedicating a portion of the supplies raised to Free2Teach. |
Calhoun Community College Students Recognized with Awards at National English Honor Society Conference »4/9/2013 Student members of Calhoun Community College’s Theta Beta chapter of the Sigma Kappa Delta National English Honor Society recently attended the organization’s convention in Portland, Oregon, and returned with a number of awards and honors. According to chapter sponsor and Calhoun English faculty member Leigh Ann Rhea, awards presented to the Calhoun student contingent included the following: |
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library: Upcoming events April - May »Health Forum: Parkinson’s Disease, Tuesday, April 23 / Nutritious Meals on a Budget, Thursday, April 25 / Community Read 2013: “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.” Dr. Stephanie Osborn, April 27 |
Huntsville City Schools to Support Free Hot Meals this Summer »The Huntsville City School District will sponsor a Summer Feeding Program beginning June 3 thru July 26 at 12 different schools. Any child ages 18 and under may eat a free hot meal at any of the participating schools. website: http://huntsvillecityschools.schoolinsites.com/?DivisionID=11142&DepartmentID=11317 |
Huntsville Surgeon Performs 100th Robotic Gallbladder Surgery »On April 8, 2013, Dr. Dennis Fernandez, General Surgeon, performed his 100th robotic cholecystectomy using Crestwood Medical Center’s da Vinci® Si™ robot. Dr. Fernandez is the first surgeon in Alabama to reach this milestone. Gallbladder surgery is one of the most frequently required operations among patients in the U.S. |
Action Capital Corporation Newsletter: Growing companies need Working Capital... Let us help you get the Deal Closed! »U.S. Economy Climbs off the Mat / Uncertainty Causes DoD to Suspend Quickpay / Just Explain It: How Will the Sequester Impact the Economy? / Success Stories / Sequester and the Economic Forecast: Not Much Impact / Financing for small businesses is fuel for economy / Action Capital Overview |
Florida Institute of Technology, Huntsville Site: Summer 2013 Semester »Registration began on March 4 and continues through May 17. the Summer 2013 semester begins the week of May 13. |
Emerson and IBM Combine Software Capabilities to Optimize Data Center Efficiency and Service Management »Columbus, OH – Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity, and efficiency of critical infrastructure, today announced that it will combine the capabilities of its Trellis™ platform with IBM IT service management (ITSM) software to significantly optimize the management of data center resources. This integrated data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solution will deliver increased energy and operational efficiency and improved IT service delivery. |
Fifth Annual Cyber Security Summit on June 6, 2013 »Cyber Huntsville and the North Alabama Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association invite you to attend the Fifth Annual Cyber Security Summit, the premier cyber security event in the Southeast. The Summit will be held in Huntsville on Thursday June 6th, 2013. Given the central stage cyber security has taken in government, health care, and such commercial sectors as finance and banking, we anticipate more than 550 attendees, an impressive slate of key industry speakers, and exhibitions sponsored by a number of major security vendors. |
Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist to Visit AAMU »(Huntsville, AL) Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Cullen Jones will host two free swim clinics in Huntsville in mid-April. On Thursday, April 18, Jones is scheduled to visit Alabama A&M University, where he will meet students and local dignitaries, sign autographs and pose for photos at A&M's Student Health and Wellness Center. |
New Surroundings, Same Legendary Service »Introducing Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel. A $20 million transformation, with untouched southern hospitality. Welcoming you as Hyatt Regency Birmingham June 2013. |
Hall Associates: Risk-Based Decision Making Commentary April 2 2013 Newsletter »FTC Releases Top 10 Complaint Categories for 2012 / Attackers Exploited Vulnerabilities in ATM Networks Connecting to Bank VPNs and GSM/GPRS Networks, Malware Infected ATMs and POS Systems / Protect Your Identity During Tax Season |
1st Annual URS “Fight to Kick Cancer” Charity Golf Tournament, July 12 »If you enjoy golf, then you r next round should be with us. Come and join us for the 1st Annual URS “Fight to Kick Cancer” Charity Golf Tournament on July 12, 2013, we are expecting over 120 golfers to tee off and help the kids of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. |
Calhoun Community College Presents 12th Annual Writers' Conference »Calhoun Community College will present its 12th Annual Writers’ Conference, Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the college’s Aerospace Training Center on the Decatur campus. To accommodate the anticipated standing-room only crowd, this free event will be held at 9:00 am at Calhoun and again at 7:00 pm. at the Princess Theatre in downtown Decatur. Both performances are open to the public. |
James Webb Space Telescope Wings Arrive for Testing at Marshall »NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's X-ray and Cryogenic Test Facility recently received the James Webb Space Telescope's wings for testing. |
Redstone Federal Credit Union Fuels Economic Development and Veterans Services in North Alabama »(Huntsville, AL) Redstone Federal Credit Union (RFCU) extended its partnership with the Women's Business Center of North Alabama (WBCNA) by providing small business resources designed specifically for Veterans in the community. RFCU begins a 3rd year as the Presenting Sponsor of the Veterans Business Assistance Center (VBAC) this month. |
April Events at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center »NASA Great Moonbuggy Race April 25, 2013 – April 27, 2013 The 20th annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race will be held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center April 25, 2013, through April 27, 2013. More than 500 students from around the world visit Huntsville to compete on the challenging simulated lunar terrain course. You don’t want to miss this exciting annual event! |
Panoply’s Homegrown Talent Contest Preliminary Dates Announced »(Huntsville, AL) The Arts Council has announced that preliminary rounds for Panoply's Homegrown Talent Contest will be held Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th at Bridge Street Towne Centre. The final round of The Arts Council contest will be on the final day of this year’s Panoply Arts Festival -- Sunday, April 28. |
Calhoun “Lights it Up Blue” for National Autism Month »Beginning today and running throughout the month of April, Calhoun Community College will “Light it Up Blue” in recognition of National Autism Awareness Month. |
The Huntsville Sports Commission and Still Serving Veterans Support Rocket City Road Races, May 19, 2013 »The Huntsville Sports Commission and Still Serving Veterans are partnering with the Spring City Cycling Club and AlaBike to support the Rocket City Races May 19, 2013. This is a professional level bicycle road race sanctioned by the USA Cycling Federation designed to attract top racers from around the nation.
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Oakwood University Newsletter, March 29 »UAHuntsville CMER & ATN Newsletter - Quality - Training Focus in May »AAMU College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences Newsletter »Madison Chamber of Commerce April, 2013 Newsletter »The CARE Center Newsletter: Paralyzed in Poverty, iRace Charity Event, & Coupon »Klos Diamond Center: View collections and enjoy special offer to Chamber members » |
FIRST TEAM Solutions-LLC Launches New Website »Huntsville, AL – March 27, 2013 – FIRST TEAM Solutions-LLC is pleased to announce the launch of its fully-featured website. This new website is an opportunity for FIRST TEAM Solutions to showcase its capabilities to the market in the broader venue of the internet. |
LifeSouth: Hospitals face blood shortages during spring break »As Easter weekend approaches, many are enjoying a spring break. But for our community’s hospitals, it is one of the most difficult times of the year. Schools and colleges close and people prepare for vacations, prompting a dramatic decline in the blood donations that are essential for our local hospitals to function. |
Fite Building Company Earns National Excellence in Construction Award from Associated Builders and Contractors »WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced that Fite Building Company, Inc.’s work on the Independence Tube Phoenix Project in Decatur, Ala., has earned the company an Eagle award in the Renovation - $20-50 Million category of ABC’s Excellence in Construction Awards. |
National Children's Advocacy Center Earns Re-Accreditation »(Huntsville, AL, March 28) The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) has been awarded re-accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and site review process. Accredited CACs must undergo a re-accreditation process every five years to ensure that best practices are continually being applied. |
Hall Associates: Risk-Based Decision Making Commentary March 26 2013 Newsletter »Do You Know How to Secure Your Mobile Device? Think about the last time you used your smartphone or tablet. Did you check your email? Track your finances? Post a photo or check in to a location? Most likely, making phone calls is just one small part of how you use your mobile phone on a daily basis. The ease and accessibility of computing from your smartphone brings increased risks. Everyone should follow simple tips for safeguarding our phones the same way we protect our computers and laptops. |
2012 Movie about Space Camp Receives Hollywood Award »The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced the honorees for the Sixth Annual Television Academy Honors. Celebrating “Television With A Conscience,” this year’s honorees include “A Smile as Big as the Moon,” a film shot on location in Huntsville, Alabama, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center®. The Awards, honoring the best in television programming, will be held in Beverly Hills, California May 9th and will be hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actress Dana Delany. |
Burritt on the Mountain: The Whimsical Woods Sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union, Now through Labor Day »The Whimsical Woods is here and you must be a part of it! Join Felicity the Fairy and Will the Woodsman in their quest for a hero. Ride Huck Finn’s river raft, climb in the Swiss Family Robinson’s tree-house and see if you have what it takes to pull a sword from a stone! Our Whimsical Woods are filled with characters from classic literature of the 1800’s. It’s perfect for ages 3-11 with activities age appropriate from small to the big kids. |
Calhoun Students Honored During Regional PTK Conference »During the recent District 2 regional conference for Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor society for two-year college students), Calhoun’s Sigma Lambda chapter came away with a number of top honors. |
ASTDNA Presents - Instructional Systems Design »The North Alabama chapter of American Society for Training and Development (ASTDNA) announces the first module of The Year of Basic Training for Trainers. No matter what skills you need to develop or enhance, this year of basic training is for you. The program consists of 10 modules, delivered from March through December of this year. |
Mayor Battle’s Book Club Kicks off Third Year Literacy Campaign in Elementary Education »(Huntsville, AL, March 15) – Mayor Tommy Battle is a big fan of “Green Eggs & Ham,” the best-selling children’s story that could be considered the quintessential guide in the power of persuasion. The Mayor’s interest in Dr. Seuss, however, is the book’s allure to young readers, and today he read about Sam-I-am to students in Huntsville’s Title 1 schools. Following the readings, Mayor Battle’s Book Club distributed age-appropriate books to each of the students. |
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IERUS Technologies Releases V‐Lox Computational Electromagnetics Package »(Huntsville, AL, Jan. 31) IERUS Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce the initial release of its flagship computational electromagnetics (CEM) package V-Lox. The namesake comes from the Latin velox, meaning “speed.” |
Huntsville Community Chorus Association Announces Lane And Turvey Scholarship Auditions »March 8 - The Huntsville Community Chorus Association (HCCA) is now accepting applications for the annual Albert H. Lane and Kenneth V. Turvey Scholarship Awards. Auditions will be held at on Sunday, 21 April at 2:00 p.m. in the Choir Rehearsal Room (Room #201), on the second floor of Oakwood University’s G.E. Peters Hall, which houses the Department of Music. |
Best Selling Author John Cote Nominated For the 2013 Small Business Book Awards »Cleveland, OH, March 4, 2013 – MOBILIZE YOUR CUSTOMERS by John Cote, CEO of Rocket Social Marketing in Huntsville, Alabama has been nominated for the 2013 Small Business Book Awards in the category of Marketing. |
Local Allegra Sales Pro Recognized Among Top Performers! »Tina Blankenship, Account Manager at Allegra in Decatur, was recently recognized with a Silver Milestone Award, as well as the Allegra Network Sales Cup, by the Allegra Network franchise system for her outstanding sales achievement in 2012. This annual award is based on sales volume and achieving an outstanding level of customer service. |
Arts Council Welcomes Second, Third, and Fourth Graders to new Panoply School Days »(Huntsville, AL) The Arts Council has announced a change to the Panoply Arts Festival’s long-running arts education program, Fifth Grade Days. The 2013 festival will welcome younger students to preview Panoply before it opens to the public on Friday, April 26. |
Museum to celebrate the talents of our youth… YAM 2013: Exhibition for Youth Art Month »Huntsville, AL – The Huntsville Museum of Art will proudly present YAM 2013: Exhibition for Youth Art Month on Sunday, March 10, through April 21. Mayor Tommy Battle, Congressman Mo Brooks, and Becky Quinn of the Alabama State Council on the Arts will join Museum officials at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, for an opening celebration for this 26th annual YAM exhibition. Drop In to the Museum and Create Art With Your Family on Saturday »Huntsville, AL− Beginning Saturday, March 16, the Huntsville Museum of Art will launch a NEW, FREE art program for the entire family. It will be offered every third Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the museum’s Stender Family Interactive Galleries. |
Calhoun Students to Participate in 2nd Annual Community College Leadership Day »3/11/2013 This Thursday, March 14, 2013, four student leaders representing Calhoun Community College will join hundreds of other students from Alabama’s public two-year colleges to participate in the Second Annual Community College Leadership Day in Montgomery. |
MTSI Presents the 2nd Annual Ladies Golf Tournament to Benefit Still Serving Veterans, April 29 »Oakwood University Newsletter, March 1 »UAHuntsville CMER & ATN Newsletter »Madison Chamber of Commerce March, 2013 Newsletter »Spirited Art - 10% off on any class for Chamber Members »Elite Mobile Services: On Site Vehicle Maintenance Service - 10% discount for Chamber members » |
Huntsville Fire Chief Michael Sublett Announces Retirement April 1 »(Huntsville, AL, Feb. 28) Huntsville Fire Chief Michael K. Sublett today officially announced his retirement, effective April 1. Chief Sublett has served Huntsville Fire and Rescue and our community since 1975 when he began his career as a firefighter under Mayor Joe Davis, continuing through Mayor Tommy Battle's appointment as Interim Fire Chief. |
Harris Home for Children Capital Campaign 2013 - Donate today and you can help preserve our legacy »Burritt on the Mountain: 2013 City Lights and Stars Concert Series, May 10 – August 13 » |
Nexus Energy: Expanding The WISE Solar Rebate Program to Several Alabama Counties »Huntsville, AL: Nexus Energy has been successful with the WISE Solar Program, which offers a 30% or up to $3000.00 rebate for homeowners who install solar. This Program was originally launched for Madison County residents but with the increase in demand and the generous support of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) the WISE solar program is now offered to Cullman, Jefferson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan and Shelby counties. |
SPACES Sculpture Trail Launches with New Artists, Venues, and Weekend Trolley Tours »Huntsville, AL - The organizers of the SPACES Sculpture Trail officially announced the new trail sites and sculptures for Alabama’s largest revolving sculpture installation today at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment Center. Originally developed in 2010, the SPACES Sculpture Trail brings new public art pieces to the Madison County community on a two-‐year cycle. |
AAMU Gears Up for the 2013 "Retool Your School" Drive »(Huntsville, AL, Feb. 17) Alabama A&M University has been announced as a finalist in The Home Depot’s 2013 RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL campus improvement grant program. Designed to reinvigorate historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), finalists are competing for $225,000 in grants for on-campus improvements and are now asking their communities and the public to help them win. |
Multicultural Affairs Director Brenda Martin to Retire after 24-Year Career with City of Huntsville »Calhoun’s Kenneth Anderson will succeed Martin April 29 (Huntsville, AL, Feb. 19) Brenda Martin, Director of Multicultural Affairs for the City of Huntsville, announced today she will retire on April 27. Martin has served in the City’s administration for the past 24 years under the tenure of three different mayors. A capable leader, strong spokesperson and community advocate, Martin has worked to ensure all citizens and cultures had a voice in municipal government. |
Land Trust of North Alabama Earns National Recognition »The Land Trust of North Alabama has achieved land trust accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. |
Leadership Huntsville/Madison County - Volunteers Needed for Youth Leadership Program - THIS Summer! »We need volunteers for our Youth Leadership program this Summer - Challenge Class 19. Join us for our FIRST program committee meeting on Wednesday, February 27th starting at 11:30am at the Chamber of Commerce Auditorium to learn more about opportunities with this program |
NASA Marshall's Dr. Chryssa Kouveliotou Named Senior Scientist for High Energy Astrophysics, Science and Research Office »(Huntsville, AL) Dr. Chryssa Kouveliotou has been named senior scientist for high energy astrophysics within the Science and Technology Office at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. She assumed the position in January. |
NASA Awards Final Space Launch System Advanced Booster Contract »WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2013 – NASA has selected Aerojet of Sacramento, Calif., for a $23.3 million contract to develop engineering demonstrations and risk reduction concepts for future advanced boosters for the agency's Space Launch System (SLS). |
WIN Home Inspection Announces location near headquarters in Madison, AL »MADISON, AL (FEBRUARY 2013) –Tom Lemieux, Army Veteran and one of WIN Home Inspection’s newest Strategic-Partners (that’s WIN-speak for franchisee) in Madison, Alabama is now open for business! A recipient of WIN’s veteran focused WIN for America program, Lemieux, along with eight others in 2012, were recipients of a $40,000 Service Award per the ‘WIN for America’ program, with his full franchisee fee waived. Win Home Inspection Appoints Franchise Sales Consultant »MADISON, AL (FEBRUARY 2013) – Nationally recognized franchisor, WIN Home Inspection, has appointed Joseph E. Copp as Franchise Sales Consultant, effective immediately. |
Calhoun to Host Community Panel Discussion Culminating “Big Read” Project »2/15/2013 - Last fall, Calhoun Community College kicked off its participation in the nationwide “Big Read” project, designed to encourage shared reading by having the college and surrounding community read and discuss the same book. |
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Southland International Trucks, Inc. Named American Truck Dealer of the Year »Orlando, Fla., Feb. 9, 2013. Drew Linn of Southland International Trucks, Inc., with a dealership at 14010 Alabama Highway in Madison, AL, has been named the 2013 Truck Dealer of the Year. The national award, which is co-sponsored by the American Truck Dealers and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine, focuses on excellence in dealership performance, as well as industry and community leadership. |
North Alabama chapter of American Society for Training and Development (ASTDNA) announces, The Year of Basic Training for Trainers »The North Alabama chapter of American Society for Training and Development (ASTDNA) announces, The Year of Basic Training for Trainers. No matter if you are new to training, have more classes behind you than in front of you, or would like to enter the training profession, everyone can benefit from the ASTDNA year of training basics. |
Calhoun's Dental Assisting Program to Participate in 2013 National "Give Kids a Smile Day" »2/7/2013 With dental disease among preschoolers on the rise, the American Dental Association (ADA) is again mobilizing dental professionals in a national campaign to extend necessary care to children and adolescents from low-income families. |
NASA's Chandra Suggests Rare Explosion Created Our Galaxy's Youngest Black Hole »02.13.13 - Supernova remnant W49B. (X-ray: NASA/CXC/MIT/L.Lopez et al; Infrared: Palomar; Radio: NSF/NRAO/VLA) |
NASA Awards Space Station Mission Operations and Integration Services Contract »WASHINGTON -- NASA has selected Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. of Huntsville, Ala., for its International Space Station mission operations and integration contract. |
Crestwood Employee Named Statewide Hospital Hero (Huntsville, AL) »Stephanie Rice, LPN, RN, IV, therapy/bed access nurse, Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville, was recently honored as a statewide “Hospital Hero” at a luncheon in Birmingham hosted by the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA). |
Burritt on the Mountain has created a wild and wonderful game called The Whimsical »Burritt on the Mountain has created a wild and wonderful game called The Whimsical Woods and you must be a part of it! Join Felicity the Fairy and Will the Woodsman in their quest for a hero. Buritt on the Mountain Alabama Inventors Exhibit, February 5 – August 18, 2013 »In conjunction with National Engineer Week, February 17-23, 2013, Burritt on the Mountain is hosting an exhibit showcasing Alabama's entrepreneurial and inventive spirit. |
Arts Council Showcases New Programming For April 2013 Panoply Arts Festival »Huntsville, AL - Today The Arts Council, Inc. announced new programming initiatives and featured performers for the 31st annual Panoply Arts Festival, to be held April 26 – 28, 2013. Musicians from the 911 Reporters, a winning band from the 2012 Panoply Homegrown Talent Competition, joined Arts Council officials at the gazebo in Big Spring International Park, home of the Panoply Arts Festival, to offer highlights of the 2013 festival. |
Rescue ONE Secures 75 Boat Order From Thai Government »Madison, AL, February 7, 2013 – Rescue ONE today announced that it has secured an order for 75 rescue boats for the country of Thailand. The order will be shipped in phases over the next 6 months set for an in service date of late 2013. |
ISO-Certified Oakwood University Partners on $48B Federal Contract »February 06 2013 16:54 As the only Alabama and/or historically black college or university of the Minority Information Technology Consortium (MITC), ISO:9001-recertified Oakwood University will team with other MITC members on a series of federal contracts with a total estimated value of $48 billion, it was announced today. |
Crestwood Medical Center: Healthy Woman Today February 2013- New Internal Medicine Physicians »Appleton Learning: Summer Camps! Now Enrolling »Land Trust of North Alabama: Support the Land Trust mission of land preservation by making a gift of IRA assets! »Calhoun Community College: FALL 2012 President's and Dean's List Announced »Oakwood University Newsletter » |
Anglin • Reichmann • Snellgrove & Armstrong P.C: Todd B. McAdams, CPA Named Partner »(Huntsville, AL, Jan. 22) Anglin • Reichmann • Snellgrove & Armstrong P.C. has named Todd B. McAdams, CPA a partner of the firm. Mr. McAdams serves as Director of the firm’s Audit and Assurance group and is responsible for financial statement audits, reviews, agreed-upon procedures, employee benefit plan audits, yellowbook, governmental, and single audits. |
Sci-Quest Unveils New Student Exhibits from UAHuntsville and Boy Scouts of America »HUNTSVILLE, Ala. —Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center is partnering with UAHuntsville and the Boy Scouts to unveil three new student exhibits at Sci-Quest. |
Huntsville Solicits Proposals for Commercial Development Next to John Hunt Park »(Huntsville, AL, Jan. 31) The City of Huntsville has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the purchase and development of a key commercial parcel in Huntsville. Designated as the John Hunt Park Commercial Area, the 25 acre site is near the intersection of South Memorial Parkway and Airport Road. Proceeds from the development will be used to help fund renovations to John Hunt Park. |
American Red Cross: Connect with the Red Cross and Spread the Word! »Connecting with the American Red Cross on your favorite social networks gives you even more ways to make a difference in the lives of patients in need! Not only will you not miss a beat, tweet, pin or post, but you can encourage others to help save lives with you. |
Museum to proudly display accomplished African-American artist’s works in this 70-year retrospective highlighting her career and African, Caribbean and American iconography »(Huntsville, AL) The Huntsville Museum of Art proudly announces its upcoming exhibition Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color, a lively exhibition which surveys the wide array of subjects and styles explored by the artist throughout her lifetime. It is on view beginning Saturday, February 2, through March 31, 2013. Educational programs enhance the already vibrant exhibition Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color »(Huntsville, AL) The Huntsville Museum of Art will proudly present Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color, a lively exhibition which surveys the wide array of subjects and styles explored by the artist throughout her lifetime, beginning Saturday, February 2, through March 31, 2013. |
Calhoun Community College Announces Black History Month Events Calendar »Alabama A&M University: Black History Month 2013 Events » |
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Image In A Box helps Poke Sallet Follies Go Digital »(Huntsville, AL) After over 20 “digitaless” years, the annual Poke Sallet Follies event turns digital through Image In A Box’s donation to the event. The event was officially “digitized” through a new website design (www.pokesalletfollies.org) and an email management solution both of which were set up, designed, and created by Image In A Box. Additionally, Image In A Box updated the event’s identity with a new log design. |
Paul Mitchell the School Huntsville and Paul Mitchell Schools Raise $2.5 Million for Charity »Madison, Alabama – January 16, 2013) – Glittering with gorgeous gowns and glamorous hairdos, the legendary Beverly Hilton, home of the Golden Globe Awards, rolled out the red carpet for the Paul Mitchell Schools’ 9th annual FUNraising Gala. Each year, students and staff from the nationwide network’s 100 cosmetology schools spend three months raising money for selected charities. |
WBCNA: Huntsville Advanced Defense Technology Cluster Wins SBA Innovation Cluster Contract »(Huntsville, AL) Huntsville has done it again. The Von Braun Center for Science & Innovation (VCSI), a not-for-profit located in Huntsville and the lead for the regional Advanced Defense Technology Cluster, received notification that its proposal on behalf of the Northern Alabama Region was selected by the Small Business Administration as one of seven Regional Innovation Clusters across the United States. |