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Tax credit program awards $2.7 million aimed at boosting jobs in Alabama’s biotech industry
Eight biotech companies have been awarded a combined $2.7 million through a new state tax credit program, aiming to boost job creation in the industry. Southern Research, a non-profit focused on green energy and medical advancements, announced the awards, expecting the initial investments to generate approximately two dozen high-paying jobs in the state. Southern Research itself received nearly $3 million through the 2023 Innovate Alabama Tax Credit to establish its Therapeutics Development Fund.
Crestwood renovations among new high-dollar building permits in North Alabama
Of the 28 new building permits issued statewide this past week for construction projects exceeding $1 million, seven are for projects in the Huntsville area. Here’s what we know about these new building permits:. Crestwood Medical Center renovations. Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville has had a busy year thus...
Council for Leaders in Alabama schools honor Courtney Utsey
Selma City Schools Special Education Director Courtney Utsey was honored by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) on June 27. Entering her 22nd year in the special education field, Utsey said she’s grateful to receive the award. “This year has been profoundly humbling due to professional recognition,” Utsey said. “I was honored to […] The post Council for Leaders in Alabama schools honor Courtney Utsey appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Get fit at Thompson Fitness
Thompson Fitness, a training studio focused on personalized fitness, is one of Hoover’s newest exercise offerings. Owner Sean Thompson, a personal trainer and nutritionist, offered online fitness classes for several years before opening an in-person location last November. Gymgoers can choose to train in person through small groups and one-on-one sessions, or in the comfort of their own home through online classes. Thompson’s regimens focus on weight loss and body transformation. His tagline is “Look Better, Feel Better, Have More Energy.”
Hero Doughnuts & Buns celebrates 1 year of sweets and sandwiches in Hoover
In June, Hero Doughnuts and Buns celebrated its one-year anniversary at Stadium Trace Village, one of nine locations throughout Alabama and the Southeast. Wil Drake, the culinary director of Hero who founded the company with Jason Wallis, remembers the motivation behind opening a location in Hoover. “We loved the idea...
The first call to the Hoover Fire Department
My name is Capt. William P. Gresham. I’m retired from the Hoover Fire Department. I was there for 26 years. My father-in-law was Chief Marshall Ralph Sheppard, who was the first fire chief of the Hoover Volunteer Fire Department. He gave me an old photograph several years ago. It...
Paving the way: Hoover’s 1st female motorcycle officer
Who wouldn’t be filled with happiness to witness a child’s pure excitement?. Approaching a red light on her Harley Davidson, Hoover police officer Logan Hosford captured the interest of a curious little girl. “She waved at me from the back seat, all dressed up in a princess outfit....
Hoover mother-son duo to compete in Transplant Games
Chase Waters and his mother, Jennifer McCombs Thompson, have a special bond. Waters was born with a rare kidney disorder, and Thompson donated a kidney to her son during his freshman year at Hoover High School. Thirteen years later, the dynamic duo are healthy and active, and ready to compete in the 2024 Transplant Games of America this July in Birmingham.
Homewood student serves as Senate page
Homewood High School student Allie Grace Broadhead had the distinguished opportunity to be active in Alabama state government by serving as a Senate page this year. Broadhead received numerous opportunities to participate by helping run bills on the Senate floor and meeting Governor Kay Ivey, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, Representative David Faulkner and Senator April Weaver. She also attended a caucus luncheon and a judicial meeting, toured the Supreme Court and networked with politicians and other teens from across the state.
Homewood City Schools Foundation works to ‘enhance greatness’ of school system
Molly Hasenfuss said she did a little happy dance the day representatives from the Homewood City Schools Foundation walked into her classroom. She’d requested a grant to buy 10 sewing machines for her family and consumer science class at Homewood High School, and she found out the foundation was giving her the full amount.
Sarah Robinson, HUM Executive Concierge Agency
We’re introducing readers to people from the Homewood business community. This month’s profile is Sarah Robinson, the founder of HUM Executive Concierge Agency, which provides clients with executive concierge and lifestyle management in Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood and Vestavia Hills. Q: Tell us about HUM Concierge. A: HUM...
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