Gail Allyn Short
A nonprofit is breathing new life into small towns
                    Main Street Alabama works with small towns and cities throughout the state to bring businesses and tourism to their downtowns.                
            Alabama researchers forge new pathways to hope
                    Researchers across Alabama are utilizing all the tools, including AI, to advance early disease detection.                
            Celebrating diverse leaders in Birmingham
                    The Minority Business Awards recognizes the achievements of business leaders in the Magic City.                
            STEM school programs prepare students for tomorrow’s jobs
                    STEM jobs are set to rise 11% by 2031 and Alabama's schools are adopting programs to prepare their students.                
            Alabama Cooperative Extension System translates research into practical life skills
                    Urban and rural 4-H programs, food safety classes, gardening information and more are all part of the Extension Systems' programs.                
            Credit unions strive to make difference in their local communities
                    From supporting food drives to helping military families, Alabama's credit unions make a significant impact on their communities.                
            Choosing the right meeting planner
                    Alabama experts offer tips for finding the right person to facilitate your planning.                
            Meet the innovators of a promising new startup that is revolutionizing tax software
                    The founders of The Wiz Group saw a need for speeding up tax preparation but when they couldn't find a software to help the process, they created their own.                
            Child care dilemma
                    Initiatives around Alabama aim to increase access to child care for the workforce.                
            New Birmingham construction company Pylon aims to open opportunities
                    Pylon Building Group hopes to help minority contractors get more work.                
            
            








