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2014-2015 GUIDE A PUBLICATION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY AL-06088149-01 2014-2015 Guide To table of contents HUNTSVILLE Madison County, Alabama Chamber Staff. Published by 4 Alabama Media Group Editorial and advertising offices located at Letter from the Chairman of the Board. .5 200 Westside Square, Suite 100 Huntsville, AL 35801 Chamber Executive Committee. 6 DIRECTOR, AUDIENCE SOLUTIONS Jane Katona [email protected] Chamber Board of Directors. .8 PUBLICATION DIRECTOR Carl Bates [email protected] Economic Development. 11 MANAGING EDITOR Terry Schrimscher Huntsville Arts. 18 ART DIRECTORS Elizabeth Chick Huntsville/Madison County Schools . Patricia Lay 22 PRODUCTION Don Taylor Huntsville/Madison County by the Numbers. .26 [email protected] 2014-2015 Annual Guide to Huntsville/ Huntsville/Madison County Public Services. 28 Madison County, Alabama, is published by Alabama Media Group for the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County Huntsville/Madison County Parks . 37 For membership information, contact: Chamber of Commerce of Business in Huntsville/Madison County. Huntsville/Madison County 41 225 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801 256.535.2000 phone Huntsville/Madison County Real Estate. .56 256.535.2015 fax www.hsvchamber.org For more information about this 10 Things To Do in Huntsville/Madison County. .60 publication, call 205.325.2237. Alabama Media Group also produces area guides, magazines and other Revitalization. specialty publications. 68 Copyright©2014 Alabama Media Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction in Member Directory. 72 whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. 2 www.hsvchamber.org CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY www.hsvchamber.org 3 chamber staff Chamber of Commerce GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SMALL BUSINESS & EVENTS of Huntsville/Madison County Mike Ward, senior vice president, Pammie Jimmar, small business & events STAFF government & public affairs director Tina Leopold, government affairs assistant Beverly Pike, small business coordinator Chip Cherry, CCE, president & CEO Amy Locke, executive assistant Alexandra Gonzalez, event coordinator Heather Lindsey, resource desk coordinator FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Christy Nalley, finance & administration ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT director The Community Foundation of Huntsville/ Lucia Cape, vice president, Jamie Gallien, IT manager Madison County economic development (communityfoundationhsv.org) John Southerland, Cummings Research Park Mary McNairy, accounting specialist & director | project manager human resources The Schools Foundation (theschoolsfoundation.org) Ken Smith, research & information services Lori Warner, accounting specialist director Joe Watson, facilities supervisor WBCNA (www.wbcna.org) Will West, economic development specialist | project manager MEMBERSHIP Elizabeth Saba, economic development Wendy Kirk, vice president, member Chamber of Commerce specialist engagement of Huntsville/Madison County Karessa Acosta, economic development Donna McCrary, membership retention assistant manager 225 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801 COMMUNICATIONS Robert Ivory, membership services phone 256-535-2000 Patricia McCarter, communications director assistant fax 256-535-2015 Kristi Sherrard, graphic designer www.HSVchamber.org Hiroko Sedensky, web designer North Alabama's Leader in Workforce and Economic Development Uniquely situated in north Alabama’s high-technology corridor, Calhoun Community College exemplifies the community college mission at its best. The largest of the two-year institutions comprising the Alabama Community College System, Calhoun is recognized among the region’s most successful economic and workforce development engines, providing educational and training opportunities to approximately 11,500 credit students, more than 3,500 non-credit students, and dozens of area business and industry which include the Tennessee Valley Authority, The Boeing Company, United Launch Alliance, 3M, Daikin, and Nucor Steel. Calhoun’s economic impact to the region is significant. A report from the Alabama Community College System indicated that the College's local economic impact is $279, 284,280, for a return on $1 investment (ROI) of 12:1, the highest among the state’s 25 two-year colleges. As an institution on the cutting edge of providing excellence in teaching and service, Calhoun is home to many of the state’s most innovative, cutting-edge programs which include the Alabama Center for the Arts, a project in partnership with Athens State University; the Alabama Robotics Technology Park; and the Alabama Center for Excellence in Clean Energy Technology (ACECET). Calhoun is preparing the workforce of the future. 4 www.hsvchamber.org CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY www.hsvchamber.org 5 letter from the chairman of the board Dear Friend, Thank you for picking up a copy of the 2014-15 Guide to Huntsville/Madison County, A Smart Place to Live, Work and Play. In this publication, you will find a wealth of information on the people, events and places that drive our local economy and make the Huntsville Metropolitan Area such a dynamic business community. Whether you are new to the area or are a lifelong resident, this guide will show you many exciting and innovative aspects of our great region. Filled with examples of what has built our strong and diverse economy, this guide highlights a variety of businesses. With technology as a driving force in our business community, you will read about places such as the Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park. Small businesses and unique start-ups thrive here, too, such as award-winning craft beer breweries that are gaining national recognition. Our area continues to draw people from across the coun- try because of excellent salaries and career opportunities as well as our high quality of life, low cost of living and a thriving arts and recreation community. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the Huntsville Metropolitan Statistical Area surged in growth to become Alabama’s second largest metro. We are excited about that and the growth that is fueled by a vast array of industry, including aerospace, defense, biotechnology, computer science and advanced manufacturing. The Chamber of Commerce is the lead economic development organization for Huntsville and Madison County, and it is our first priority to assist the community in economic growth by inviting new employers and helping existing industries expand. We are able to do this with the help of Chamber members and public partners investing in the Huntsville Regional Economic Growth Initiative (HREGI). This allows us to recruit specific industries, aid current employers in their expansion needs, promote the community’s image on a national and global level, work with our local universities and colleges for economic and workforce development, and continue to create a platform of economic diversity. The Chamber of Commerce is here to provide you with information and personalized service to meet your needs. For more information, please contact us at 256-535-2000 or visit our website at www.hsvchamber.org. When it comes to business and career opportunities, you will discover the truth in what we say: the sky is NOT the limit in Huntsville and Madison County! Robert Mayes 2014 Chair of the Board Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County 4 www.hsvchamber.org CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY www.hsvchamber.org 5 chamber executive committee Robert Mayes CEO, BlueCreek Investment Partners Board Chair Rey Almodóvar Ron Poteat Tommy Beason CEO, Intuitive Research & North Alabama Area Consultant Technology Corp. Executive, Regions Bank Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect Immediate Past Chair Foundation Chair Joe Newberry Rose Allen Mark Curran Gary Bolton Danny Windham President/CEO, Redstone Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. VP Army Programs/Huntsville Vice President, Global CEO, Digium, Inc Federal Credit Union Vice Chair – Economic Operations, L-3 Communications Corp. Marketing, ADTRAN, Inc. Vice Chair – Secretary/Treasurer Development Vice Chair – Vice Chair – Member Engagement Government Affairs Membership Greg Brown Kim Lewis Everett Brooks Tommy Battle Penny Billings Co-CEO/CFO, Brown CEO, PROJECTXYZ, Inc. Director, Marketing & Business Dev., Mayor, Division President, Precision, Inc. Vice Chair – Small AEgis Technologies Group City of Huntsville BancorpSouth Vice Chair – Workforce Business & Events Vice Chair – Image Development Chair-Appointed Chair-Appointed & Industry Relations & Communications David Spillers Dale Strong Troy Trulock Dr. Casey Wardynski Chip Cherry Chairman, Mayor, Superintendent, CEO, CCE, President & CEO, Huntsville Hospital Madison County Commission City of Madison Huntsville City Schools Chamber of Commerce of Chair-Appointed Chair-Appointed Chair-Appointed Chair-Appointed Huntsville/Madison County 6 www.hsvchamber.org CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY www.hsvchamber.org 7 Furnished Apartments Available Belk Hudson Lofts MANAGEMENT CO., INC. 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