Dawn Helms Sharff has reached a career elevation enjoyed by a distinguished few. Yet, it is teamwork and placing value in the contributions of others which excite her when expounding on her legal career and her current leadership position. Sharff is the managing partner of Bradley’s Birmingham office. Bradley is a national law firm which […]

Alabama A&M University, in partnership with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA), has made history by establishing a non-traditional career path for those seeking to enter the field of social work. The school’s newly-established program is the nation’s first among HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) to offer students a master’s degree registered apprenticeship. A […]

No step in Natalie Kelly’s career path has been taken with a plan in mind. From entrepreneur to corporate difference-maker, she is a hard worker who has made a living by pursuing her passions. Prior to becoming the director of Corporate Responsibility at Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the nation’s largest construction firms, Kelly owned […]

The World Games 2022, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, are providing teachers with a free resource aimed at expanding educational opportunities in the classroom. The initiative, which was announced Thursday during an event at Sun Valley Elementary School, is The World Games 2022 Live Healthy, Play Global Toolkit. The toolkit […]

Boeing on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the 9,000 square foot expansion of its Huntsville Electronics Center of Excellence. According to the company, the expansion will enhance Boeing’s ability to produce, upgrade and sustain the PAC-3 missile seeker program. The aerospace giant last year was awarded contracts totaling $974 million to develop […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has started construction on what is being described as the agency’s state-of-the-art hub where FBI’s multiple divisions with a technological focus will be able to work and train together. “This facility will significantly enhance the FBI’s technical capabilities as well as provide FBI partners with the opportunity to train and […]

President Joe Biden on Thursday stated his intentions to nominate Alabama native Willie Phillips to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Phillips, a public utility regulator and 15-year veteran of the energy industry, currently serves as chair of the D.C. Public Service Commission (PSC). The utility professional has represented the District of Colombia […]

HUNTSVILLE — Aerospace giant Teledyne Brown Engineering on Wednesday held a ribbon cutting ceremony as the company revealed its new high bay manufacturing facility. The new facility, which adds 40,000 square feet to Teledyne Brown’s manufacturing operations, will support work relating to supplying the defense, energy and space industry with hardware and systems which will […]

Drake State Technical & Community College has emerged as an incubator of skilled talent and a crucial hub for workforce development. It is through the vision and determination of the institution’s leader, Dr. Patricia Sims, that the school has solidified its position as a vital contributor to economic growth in North Alabama. Sims holds an […]

HUNTSVILLE — NASA officials on Wednesday offered a glimpse into the inner-workings surrounding the Artemis mission and Space Launch System (SLS) program, which will return Americans to the lunar surface and eventually lead to the exploration of unchartered frontier. The ambitious Artemis mission is set to forge a new era of human space exploration and […]

Mobile-based firms Myer Marine Services and Hargrove EPC have signed a memorandum of understanding with Guyanese firm GAICO construction solidifying a partnership aiming to tap into the nation’s newfound petroleum industry. The collaboration seeks to undertake the development of new projects in the South American country. According to Oil Now, the partnership will make possible […]

“A place where people are welcome.” Without hesitation, Kelsey Barnard Clark is confident in what she wants the legacy of her life to be. Spend just five minutes with the Top Chef winner and she’ll prove her southern roots run deep with down-to-earth and comforting conversation. Whether it be at her restaurant, KBC, in historic […]

European auto supplier REHAU announced plans to expand its Cullman plant in support of the company’s recently-awarded contract to build exterior polymer-based components for Mercedes-Benz SUV models. State and local officials joined company leaders in celebrating the expansion and mark REHAU’s 25-year presence in the North Alabama city. Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic […]

Site Selection magazine has named Alabama Power one of the nation’s Top 20 Utilities in Economic Development, citing the company’s work to help recruit industry and create jobs throughout the state. Alabama Power earned the recognition for work done in 2020, a year that included the challenges of the pandemic and the economic slowdown it caused. Despite those challenges, the Alabama […]

Terri Sharpley Reynolds has throughout her career demonstrated an innate ability to take a glimmer of possibility and turn it into a bright, burgeoning opportunity. This talent has made Reynolds one of Alabama’s leading experts in the areas of public policy and law. And it has allowed her to meaningfully impact her community, her state […]

From the rolling foothills of lower Appalachia to the region’s unique and culture-rich attractions, North Alabama has solidified itself as a prime destination for tourists across the nation. The region is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and folksy natives who strictly adhere to the values of old-fashioned southern hospitality. North Alabama is a […]

AlabamaWorks has announced that it is hosting a virtual conference with workforce partners to address issues facing the state’s workforce and will discuss innovative next steps as the economy advances in the post-pandemic era. As the economy continues to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19, the state’s workforce is seeking to meet the increased […]

Raised in West Alabama, residing in South Alabama and still growing multiple businesses in Central Alabama, Lindsey Miller has her hands full but hasn’t missed a beat. Entrepreneur, partner, mother, friend and mentor, Miller is queen of being and doing “all the things.” It’s her ability to do a lot and to do a lot […]

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, in preparation of future retirements and to better align its external affairs functions to serve its members, has announced that Taylor Williams will be promoted to director of external affairs. Williams, a Montgomery native and resident, currently serves as PowerSouth’s manager of governmental affairs & economic development. In the new role, he […]

ADTRAN, Inc. of Huntsville and German-based ADVA on Tuesday announced an agreement to combine the two companies and create a leading global, scaled provider of end-to-end fiber networking solutions for communications service provider, enterprise and government customers. The merger combines ADTRAN’s global leadership in fiber access, fiber extension and subscriber connectivity solutions with ADVA’s global […]

Official Social Security retirement age in the U.S. may not be until 67, but folks throughout Alabama are retiring at the average age of 62 according to the World Population Review. This means your own personal retirement, along with the looming questions that come with a new reality, could creep up faster than you think. […]

Yellowhammer Multimedia is proud to announce the fourth annual Women of Impact Awards, a celebration of strong women who shape and propel Alabama. This year’s exemplary class of honorees is stacked with respected leaders, advisers and mentors who empower others through the lives they devote and trails they blaze across non-profit, business and governmental sectors. […]

As witnessed by recent ransomware cyber attacks in the national news, cybersecurity has rapidly become essential in order to protect businesses and government organizations, while working to ensure the industry keeps pace with the dizzying rate of technological change to keep data flowing and secure. To help meet these challenges, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), […]

On Aug. 30, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce will open the doors of The Lab on Dexter, a leading-edge entrepreneurial learning and innovation facility. Located on Montgomery’s historic Dexter Avenue, The Lab will provide a collaborative learning environment for entrepreneurs, with the goal of creating a sustainable social and tech innovation ecosystem.   “Montgomery continues to cultivate […]