People

The individuals who help shape the communities of Lauderdale and Colbert counties, including Penny Camp, of Bank Independent.

The individuals who help shape the communities of Pike, Barbour and Bullock counties, including Philip Clayton of the Eufaula Barbour County Chamber.

Bessie Ford was well known for her Business & Politics column and Inside Alabama Politics newsletter.

The individuals who help shape the communities of Chilton County, including Rachel Martin, executive director of the Chilton County Chamber.

Paige Petroni has been named president of Fontaine Fifth Wheel. She has been with the company for 14 years.

The individuals who help shape the communities of Calhoun and Talladega counties, including Seddrick Hill Sr., city manager for Talladega.

The individuals who help shape the communities of Greene, Hale, Marengo and Sumter counties, including Woody Collins, mayor of Demopolis.

The individuals who help shape the communities of Baldwin County, including Lee Lawson, CEO of Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance.

The individuals who help shape the communities of Butler, Covington, Crenshaw and Lowndes counties, including Rick Clifton.

Samuel Noble's Woodstock Iron Company of Alabama ushered in a model of the "New South."