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SmartBank promotes Jay Baker to Market President

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – SmartBank is pleased to announce Jay Baker has been promoted to Market President for Montgomery County, Alabama. In his previous position as Corporate Relationship ...
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News to Know

Faulkner University reports strong enrollment growth across multiple programs

Montgomery, Ala. – Faulkner University has surpassed enrollment numbers with official fall census numbers reflecting a 15.6% increase for Fall 2025 compared to Fall 2024. ...
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Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs highlights community support for Alabama Veterans

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has launched a new public service announcement encouraging veterans and their families to take advantage ...
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The Power of Private Education & the Power to CHOOSE

Education has always been one of Alabama’s most powerful tools for shaping opportunity. Across the state, parents and educators share a common belief: when a ...
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2026 Tax and Accounting Update: What Businesses Need to Know

As 2026 begins, Central Alabama businesses are entering a new financial landscape shaped by sweeping legislation, technological advancement and a renewed emphasis on strategy. From ...
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26 Things to Look Forward to in 2026

Looking ahead to 2026, cities across the region are gearing up for a year defined by growth, investment and community momentum. From major economic development ...
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SPOTLIGHTS

CEO Conversations

CEO Conversations With: Will Wilson, President of Jim Wilson & Associates (JWA)

For nearly five decades, Jim Wilson & Associates has been shaping skylines and strengthening communities across the Southeast. What began in 1975 as a shopping ...
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Spotlights

Woman to Watch: Megan Hughes

Megan G. Hughes, APR, serves as Vice President of Operations for the Alabama Society of CPAs, where she leads the internal functions that keep the ...
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Conversations

Conversations With: Frank Robinson, Director of Economic Development for the City of Montgomery

Frank Robinson leads Montgomery’s Department of Economic Development, guiding initiatives that drive inclusive growth and long-term prosperity for the city. Under his leadership, the department ...
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NEWS

On the Ladder

SmartBank promotes Jay Baker to Market President

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – SmartBank is pleased to announce Jay Baker has been promoted to Market President for Montgomery County, Alabama. In his previous position as Corporate Relationship ...
Read More →
News to Know

Faulkner University reports strong enrollment growth across multiple programs

Montgomery, Ala. – Faulkner University has surpassed enrollment numbers with official fall census numbers reflecting a 15.6% increase for Fall 2025 compared to Fall 2024. ...
Read More →
News to Know

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs highlights community support for Alabama Veterans

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has launched a new public service announcement encouraging veterans and their families to take advantage ...
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