As part of a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Center for Management & Economic Research (CMER) and Center for Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (CMSA) , the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) and private partners will join to support ongoing economic recovery in Alabama’s  Read more »

Awards Given in Economy, Energy, and Environment Categories for Outstanding Sustainability Efforts – Prattville, Ala., – August 24, 2012 — Three awards commending sustainability efforts made by companies were presented at this year’s Alabama E3 Sustainability  Conference held in Montgomery.  These awards were presented in three categories- Economy, Energy, and Environment, representing the three areas  Read more »

Huntsville, Ala., -October 8,2012 – A three and half year University of Alabama in Huntsville study for the U.S. Army reviewed the management of its military supply chain particularly parts and supplies.  The UAHuntsville researchers including former CMER staffers  had a goal of creating  measurements that would help develop a more efficient system of managing supplies and anticipating shortfalls.  Read more »

Prattville, Ala., – August 24, 2012-  NASCAR Green Innovation’s Mike Lynch provided insights on NASCAR’s efforts to lead all sports in green initiatives during the AL E3 Conference held August 23 and 24 at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center at Capitol Hill. In addition, the Alabama Technology Network and its partners recognized three top  Read more »

For Immediate Release -June 21, 2012 Contact: Chris Franklin – ATN Corporate Communications (205) 943-4773 ATN and BCA Partner to Present the 2012 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards The Alabama Technology Network (ATN) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced the winners of the 2012 Manufacturer of the Year Awards June 20 at  Read more »

Huntsville, Ala., – June 5, 2012 -Between 1990 and 2000, Huntsville/Madison County lost 6% of its “young professional” population (25 to 34 years old). The Arts Council, the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County and the Committee of 100 commissioned a study to investigate the reasons for the loss of this important segment of the  Read more »

2012 Alternative Fuels & Energy Security Conference  hosted by South Alabama Regional Planning Commission (SARPC ) Thursday, June 14, 2012  John F. Rhodes Civic Center, Bay Minette, AL This one-day conference will focus on multiple clean fuel and energy alternatives, infrastructure advancements, and energy-related funding opportunities.  Speakers include representatives from the ADECA Energy Division, Alabama Clean  Read more »

Huntsville, Ala., – March 14, 2012–The Green Enterprise Development Training Series – developed for  manufacturers by Purdue University and SME (Society for Manufacturing Engineers)  is being offered to all Alabama employed workers beginning April 6 at no charge for training if required documentation is provided.   Other non-mfg Alabama companies are encouraged to send their employees to  Read more »

A new initiative by the Alabama Technology Network has saved some Alabama companies thousands in processes and energy costs. Since 1995, the Alabama Technology Network has worked to make Alabama industries more competitive. Its efforts have focused on technical assistance and training, helping plants with process re-engineering and improved quality management.  But a new ATN  Read more »

As the automotive industry has responded to the markets over the last 10 years, so has the AAMA responded to its member—supplying support and training where needed. In 2001, when 11 companies and organizations created the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the Alabama automotive industry was still in its infancy. Mercedes-Benz had just begun production  Read more »