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Thank you to all who collaborated to form the Invention to Innovation Center (I²C), a regional initiative on the UAH campus that accelerates commercialization of technology-based ventures through incubation, co-working, mentorship, funding, and strategic support. As an alumna of UAH, it is wonderful to witness another expansion that fosters creativity and incubation of ventures that support all of Alabama's dominant industries. #Our67     Today the Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society met and featured Carol Codori, who presented on the history of the nineteenth-century sidewalk - now beautifully restored on our Courthouse square. #Our67   A great crowd at the Tennessee Valley Republican Club this morning featuring Tommy Tuberville and many others - Thank you to Earth and Stone Pizza for offering your venue every month. (Huntsville and Madison folks, please support this local business!) #Our67     Thank you all at the Alabama Bicentennial and the Huntsville Botanical Garden who coordinated the opening reception and the next stop for Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit. The exhibit is now on display in the Propst Guest Center and is free and open to the public during garden hours. #Our67           Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. Let us take a moment to reflect upon the courage of the 156,000 troops willing to risk their lives to save the free world. #Our67 #TheGreatestGeneration More here in USA Today, which features Alabama native George Mills: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/06/06/d-day-anniversary-veterans-recall-landing-changed-world/1358160001/ Photo credit: John Fritze, USA Today  TBT: When you look at the number of quality projects Alabama has won over the past few years, it is easy to recognize that we are living in a blessed time in our state's economic history. #Our67 #teamwork #jobs #QualityOfLife / February 2016 - Our state's inaugural Economic Growth Summit celebrated Alabama’s recent economic development projects and fostered ideas to make Alabama our nation's most attractive state for business. I was honored to introduce Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield and the panel discussion entitled, "Site Selection Experts: National Economic Trends and Emerging Industries." Thank you to Yellowhammer News and the Alabama Department of Commerce for coordinating such an insightful conference.  Since 1974, Dynetics has been an integral part of Huntsville’s business climate. Started by two engineers, Hershel Matheny and Dr. Steve Gilbert, the company grew from 25 employees in its early days in Huntsville to over 2,030 employees in nine locations throughout the United States. Dynetics is now a 100% employee owned organization, making it the seventy-sixth (76th) largest majority employee-stock ownership plan (ESOP)-owned company in the nation and the second largest in Alabama. It brings us great joy to witness this fantastic organization’s steady growth over the years; Dynetics employs a deserving group of leaders always willing to give back to our community.
More here in the Alabama Political Reporter: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/06/04/dynetics-opens-new-manufacturing-plant-in-huntsville/ On this sunny afternoon, President Monroe rode through Huntsville, Alabama on horseback! Our fifth president visited just in time for the Alabama Bicentennial. ;) #Our67        Thank you to all who coordinated the Re-Opening of Constitution Hall Park! Constitution Village is open today with free tours from 10AM to 4PM. Stay tuned for a special visit at 3PM; President Monroe will ride in on his horse down Madison Street and Gates Avenue. #LivingHistory #Our67 #al200           Life is precious and for the living. I feel thankful to conclude the week learning more about two great American writers and a bucket list item - an overnight stay at the historic F. Scott Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery. #Our67  Zelda Fitzgerald was a native of Montgomery.  Zelda Fitzgerald believed women should be actively involved in politics.  F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby and many other notable works, was stationed at Camp Sheridan in Montgomery. (I named my daughter Sheridan after the Camp Sheridan landmark, which is on the Capitol grounds near the flags on the South lawn).       Having a little fun : ) With freedom comes great sacrifice. On Memorial Day, we express our enduring gratitude for members of the Armed Forces who have fallen while in the line of duty. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. John 15:13  Thank you to all who participated in the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic. The Southeast Tourism Society named the Jubilee a Top 20 Tourism Event. Over 60 pilots from 20 states travel to Decatur to provide a spectacular show for thousands of attendees. A special thank you to the generous hosts for sharing their balloon with us! #Our67         GOOD NEWS: Over the past 25 years, our state has experienced continued investment in the international automobile industry. The decision by YKTA, the second supplier to officially announce plans for a facility on the Mazda Toyota site, is an important part of the supply chain and a testament to the creation of an environment conducive for business.
More here: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/05/23/ivey-announces-that-ykta-will-create-650-jobs-at-huntsville-plant/ Thank you to Todd Tomerlin from the Autism Society of Alabama along with his son Gage for visiting the Capitol and State House today! #Our67  Prayers for Auburn Police as we traverse through another senseless act of violence toward law enforcement. Now more than ever, it is time to #BackTheBlue  GOOD NEWS: The Alabama Incentives Modernization Act quantifies the definition of rural, which is essential in determining what areas are eligible for incentives. The expansion of the Opportunity Zone program is also critical, as it is an effective strategy for long-term redevelopment of real estate, which can boost a local economy as well as aid in the beautification process. #Our67 #ruraljobs
More here: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/05/20/houses-passes-bill-intended-to-improve-use-of-economic-incentives/ Thank you to WAAY-TV (and to all media outlets) who covered the law enforcement memorial ceremonies held throughout our state this May. In 2018, 163 officers lost their lives in the line of duty across the United States. #BackTheBlue #Our67 https://www.waaytv.com/content/video/509677082.html  Thank you to everyone who coordinated the annual Huntsville Police Department North Precinct Community Block Party, a good way to end National Police Week. God bless the family of the late Officer Keith Earle. #Our67 #NationalPoliceWeek #BackTheBlue            |
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