Insights

The Hidden Marketing Goldmine: How to Write Marketing into Your Grant Proposal

Most nonprofits treat marketing as an afterthought in their budgets—something to squeeze in after program costs and overhead. But what if your next grant could ...
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Industry Experts

5 Ways Businesses in Central Alabama are Successfully Managing Risk

By: Brad Westerman Central Alabama business owners are no strangers to risk. Amid market uncertainty and economic fluctuations, many River Region leaders are reassessing how ...
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Industry Experts

Separately Managed Accounts: Elevating Your Investment Strategy Beyond Traditional Funds

By: Shaw Pritchett At Jackson Thornton Wealth Management, we understand that as your wealth grows, so do your investment needs. While mutual funds and exchange-traded ...
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FEATURES

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The Ripple Effect: How Tariffs and Trade Policies Influence Local Business

Earlier this year, uncertainty about tariffs dominated the headlines, prompting many local businesses to proceed with caution. Throughout the spring, questions lingered about how these ...
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The Business of Fundraising: Strategy, Sustainability and the Power of Connection

In the nonprofit world, fundraising is about much more than raising dollars— it’s about building relationships, demonstrating impact and ensuring organizations have the resources to ...
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2025 Champions of Change

Nonprofits are often fueled by passion and a clear mission—but even the most dedicated teams can struggle to make a lasting impact without a strong, ...
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SPOTLIGHTS

Spotlights

Women to Watch: LaToya C. Barker

“Every day brings the chance to make our systems work better for someone, whether it’s by streamlining a process, solving a problem or simply offering ...
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Conversations

Conversations With: Quin Gresham, Artistic Director at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival

At the helm of one of the South’s most revered cultural institutions, Quin Gresham brings both vision and vitality to his role as Artistic Director ...
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CEO Conversations

CEO Conversations: Brad Shaw

For Brad Shaw, CEO of Shaw Technology, the path to leadership started with curiosity and a screwdriver. By age 16, he was already working in ...
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NEWS

News to Know

Montgomery Biscuits, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and the City of Montgomery announce new permanent museum exhibit at Riverwalk Stadium

MONTGOMERY, AL. – The Montgomery Biscuits, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), and the City of Montgomery announced they have entered into a partnership to create a museum ...
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The Region HR Consulting Firm becomes first minority-owned, women-led HR firm in Montgomery, AL to secure a federal trademark

MONTGOMERY, AL â€” The Region HR Consulting Firm, a leading provider of human resources solutions for small businesses, has been granted a federal trademark for its ...
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City of Montgomery engages over 300 youth in civic education workshops

Montgomery, AL â€“ This summer, the City of Montgomery launched a new civic engagement initiative as part of its citywide Resilience Strategy, prioritizing civic education and ...
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