One-of-a-Kind Companies
Robinson Iron Corp. Alexander City Alabama has a precious metal—iron. In Alexander City, iron is art and home to Robinson...
They Might Be Giants
Huntsville has historically been the hub of Alabama aerospace enterprise—the builders of spacecraft—but Huntsville also sets the pace for using aircraft to get...
Colorful Businesses, Colorful CEOs
Life's a Beach For John McInnis III, the best part of going to work is, well, going to work....
Politics as a Dirty Shame
The Big Steal of 1892 As nasty as politics gets, at its worst you can always count on somebody saying it...
A Personal Investment
After decades of decline, many historic downtown districts across America and Alabama are again thriving, and it’s happening with gusto in...
Get 'er Done Yourself Airlines
If building your own plane sounds exciting but just a tad more than your nerves can handle, AeroCrafters of Alabama LLC may...
Jefferson County Bankruptcy Fallout
What effect will Jefferson County’s bankruptcy have on the credit rating of the rest of the state? It’s not a new question, ...
Two Counties with the Right Stuff
During 2011, the northwest Alabama counties of Limestone and Morgan led the state in new business announcements. Economic development professionals in Limestone...
Timber Cruise
For this month’s issue focused on land-based businesses, we turned to Craig Blair to give us an overview of the timber industry....
Up from the Ducks—Crimson’s Gold
Eli Gold has been the “voice” of something for more than 40 years, from hockey teams to NASCAR races to his current...