Board Certification for Teachers is a Smart Investment for Communities
Guest Blogger: Michelle Accardi, NBCT & Director of Policy & Partnerships, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Communities thrive when children are offered a high quality education. Socially responsible businesses, committed to the communities in which they operate, have a deep stake in high quality teaching. The long-term view is that they depend on great […]
The Economics of Entrepreneurship
Written by: John Allen, CEO, Huntsville Committee of 100 Entrepreneurs are often referred to as “the engines of innovation, economic growth, and overall prosperity” for an area. And as our region grows and evolves, so does the need for support for the entrepreneurial ecosystem. OK sure, but what does that really mean? An entrepreneur starts […]
Huntsville Committee of 100 Aims to Train Potential Candidates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 24, 2019Contact: Stephanie Lowestephanielowe@hsvc100.org615-477-8302 Huntsville Committee of 100 Aims to Train Potential Candidates The Huntsville Committee of 100 is offering a Political Training Institute for candidates, potential candidates, campaign staff members, and others interested in the political process or running a successful political campaign. The training will include campaign information important for […]
Why is Regionalism Important to You?
Written by: John Allen, CEO, Huntsville Committee of 100 Since 2016, there has been well over $4 billion of economic announcements for North Alabama (Madison, Limestone, Morgan) with more on the way. This success didn’t happen overnight and it certainly didn’t happen because of a lack of cooperation and working together in the region. It […]
Huntsville Committee of 100 Endorsements
Huntsville Committee of 100 announces endorsements for August 28 elections Huntsville, AL. (August 1, 2018) The Committee of 100, a local organization of 250 business leaders, proudly announced today its endorsements for Huntsville City School Board and Huntsville City Council in Districts 2,3, and 4. All candidates will be on the municipal August 28 ballot. Huntsville […]
Young Professional Program Applications
The Huntsville Committee of 100 Young Professional Program is now receiving applications until Friday, August 31, 2018. Applicants can learn more about the application process and submit their application here. The Huntsville Committee of 100 Young Professional Program is made up of 50 emerging leaders in North Alabama committed to promoting and supporting economic development, […]
Huntsville City Schools Seeking Volunteers for Professional Development Poverty Simulation
With a donation from the Creative Cities Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Huntsville Committee of 100, Huntsville City schools will be hosting a series of Poverty Simulation training for their teachers and administrators. These professional development sessions use a hands-on experience to simulate one month of poverty for participants. Huntsville City Schools is excited to offer […]
Huntsville Committee of 100 Endorses Curry and Bates for County School Board
The Committee of 100, a local organization of 240 business leaders, announced today its endorsement of Nathan Curry for Madison County School Board District 1 and Angie Bates (Incumbent) for Madison County Board of Education District 2. Both candidates will be on the June 5 ballot. From BizPac chair Scott Averbuch, “Angie Bates has served since […]
Huntsville Committee of 100 Endorses Matt Massey for Madison County Schools Superintendent
The Committee of 100, a local organization of 240 business leaders, announced today its endorsement of Matt Massey for re-election as the Madison County School Board Superintendent. Matt will be on the June 5 ballot. Scott Averbuch, Chairman of the BizPac said, “Matt Massey has led the County School system since 2014. Since then he has […]
Huntsville Committee of 100 Announces 2018 Board and BizPac Chairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stephanie Lowe Huntsville Committee of 100 615-477-9302 stephanielowe@hsvc100.org huntsvillecommitteeof100.org Huntsville Committee of 100 Announces 2018 Board and BizPac Chairs The Huntsville Committee of 100, a group of 242 CEOs and professionals has elected Greg Brown, as Committee of 100 Chair and Scott Averbuch as BizPac Chair for 2018-2019. Greg is a Huntsville […]