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The tech revolution in Alabama and the greater southeast is heating up, bringing much-needed jobs and 21st century economic clout to the region. As the “Rocket City,” Huntsville, AL, leads the way for information technology, analytics, AI, and machine learning, and will soon assist in putting…

Numbers of nearly every kind are often disregarded as being impersonal or cold. Even so, it’s impossible to deny that there are vital numbers at the core of our personal and professional lives. As an accountant, you make sense of those numbers. Despite how clients may feel about numbers, private…

You and your nonprofit organization have answered a calling to help those in need. Whether you’re dedicated to ending hunger in your community, raising awareness for dire social issues, or advocating for members of a hard-working profession, you need protections in place to continue doing your good…

The construction industry is a minefield of risk. Each year, slips and falls, vehicular accidents, hazardous chemicals, and combustible materials claim lives. In fact, more than a few common jobs throughout the construction industry rank among the most dangerous occupations in America today. But…

Lately, Alabama’s “Rocket City” has been living up to its name in a big way. Huntsville, AL is on track to set another record year for population growth, economic opportunity and just about every other outstanding metric you can imagine in 2022. There’s no doubt that Huntsville is poised to expand…

As a restaurateur, you already knew what the rest of the nation (and world) discovered during the pandemic—that restaurants are fragile entities that struggle to keep their doors open in the best of times, let alone during a global crisis. The margin of error is simply thinner for restaurants than…

Where we live can determine an awful lot about how we live. Moving may have its frustrations, but new places also offer moments of adventure and discovery. As we settle into our new homes, we have to remain mindful of our property and our future. For peace of mind wherever you’re living these days,…

Let’s start by addressing the difficult part: no one wants to think about life insurance. As we strive to enjoy the time we’re given on this earth, it feels uncomfortable to spend any of it thinking about the end. But as September was Life Insurance Awareness Month, we’ve had a chance to reflect on…

3 Ways Mini Storage Insurance Can Protect You — It’s no secret – Americans are on the move. Houses and apartments are being snatched up left and right, especially in some regions of the country. Northern Alabama and Middle Tennessee, for example, are among the fastest-growing areas in the United…

It’s been another great summer to be out on the water. As a boat owner, you’ve enjoyed every day you could get out there-- and the season’s not over yet. We still have a few more warm days ahead of us. — But are you fully protected? Knowledge goes a long way toward completely answering that…