Cary Estes

Descendant of an Alabama textile magnate, Bew White created his own empire of fabric and furniture design — Summer Classics, a rapidly growing leader in distinctive, high-end outdoor furniture.

Auto manufacturing technology is speeding ahead so quickly that it risks leaving many in the industry behind.

Students in executive MBA programs already have an average of 16 years of work experience. They are looking for information they can use instantly.

Technology is now making a difference on the ground in Alabama construction — whereas, the data once just flowed to HQ.

Southern Sky Aviation, the sixth air charter company in the state, is also filling a big gap in in-state aircraft maintenance.

It was part of the RTJ mission from the beginning: 11 sites and 26 masterful courses that would tee off on business opportunities across the state.

Management agreements between UAB Hospital and three rural hospitals is relieving pressure on UAB, preserving local economies and saving lives.

Nourishing, handmade meals that bring the family back together for dinner, delivered in 38 states from a kitchen in Birmingham. Two veterans of the fiercely competitive food industry fulfilled this improbable business plan in only four years.

At the Center for Domestic Preparedness, in Anniston, first-responders from across the nation prepare to handle worst-case scenarios.

In 12 years, the Alabama Scenic River Trails have developed into the longest river trail within one state — 5,300 miles. As tourism infrastructure, it has grown from eight outfitter companies to over 50 — some 300 employees helping to launch and serve paddlers.