Member Connection, March 17, 2023

Huntsville/Madison County Chamber

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER

March 21 | 9 AM

Small Business Fundamentals: Business Tax & License

March 22 | 4 PM

Engage in Entrepreneurship at Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce

March 22 | 10 AM

Marketing Content Strategy: Create a strategy that builds your brand

March 23 | 10 AM

Crowdfunding for your business with KIVA

TECHRICH

March 21 | 3 PM

HR Recruiting for GOVCON - Right People, Right Place and Right Price

March 23 | 3 PM

Psychology + Content = A winning Equation on your Proposal

March 28 | 3 PM

Proposals 201: It Takes More than a KILLER proposal to win work!

March 30 | 3 PM

How to Build a Comprehensive Marketing Strategy for Government Contractors

March 24 | 10 AM

Engage in Entrepreneurship

March 29 | 10 AM

Accounting 101 : Quickbooks for Desktop

March 29 | 1 PM

Where's the Money: Preparing for your Banker

March 30 | 8:30 AM

STRONG COFFEE, STRONG WOMEN with the NERDETTES

Women in Defense - TN Valley Chapter

Spring ScholarshipTea Spring ScholarshipTea

Please join us at Annabella at Cedar Glen

5264 Rustic Trail, Huntsville AL

Saturday April 22, 11:00AM - 1:30PM

11:00AM 12:00PM 1:00PM

- 12:00PM - 1:00PM - 1:30PM

networking, Mimosa Bar, silent auction guest speaker, presentation of scholarships Silent auction ends, closing

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AWS FIBER OPTIC FUSION SPLICING TRAINING

We are excited to announce a free 2-Day Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certificate Course on April 17th –April 18th This course will be hosted by Drake State Community & Technical College in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave. Sumitomo Electric Lightwave is a recognized leader in optical fiber technologies and solutions for data center, enterprise, and communication networks. There will also be an opportunity to meet employers in the fiber business who are interested in recruiting motivated individuals for fusion splicing jobs.

Event Details

OVERVIEW: The course will be held at Madison County Career and Technical Center in Huntsville, Alabama [1275 Jordan Rd., Huntsville, AL 35811; Room 136]. The course will run from 8am to 5pm each day.

CULMINATING RECEPTION: There will be a certificate ceremony and employer networking event at the end of day 2 from 530PM-6PM.

FOOD: Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. There will be light snacks/ refreshments served at the culminating reception.

COST: There is no cost for this training course.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: There are a total of 30 seats available for each course, and they are expected to fill up quickly.

NO PRE-REQUISITES, BUT SHORT PREP COURSE: No pre-requisites, but short prep course. No prior experience or coursework is required to enroll. That said, we ask that you complete a short online course (2-3 hours of content).

If you are interested in attending, please complete a registration form at:

https://fiber-aws.pearson.com/fusion-splicing-registration

Any questions? Please reach out to Levi Mayer (levi.mayer@drakestate.edu).

Smithsonian Exhibition on Implicit Bias Coming toHudsonAlpha in April

The City of Huntsville will host “The Bias Inside Us” from April 24 through May 20, at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (601 Genome Way, Huntsville, AL 35806).

“The Bias Inside Us” is a traveling exhibition that explores the social science and psychology of implicit bias, the impact of this bias and what people can do about it.

Through compelling images, hands-on interactive and powerful testimonials and videos, the exhibition unpacks and demystifies the concept of bias. The community engagement project from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) features six sections: Introduction, The Science of Bias, Bias in Real Life, Serious Consequences—Bias is All Around Us, #RetrainYourBrain and Personal Reflection.

Visiting “The Bias Inside Us” is free. This appearance marks the first time the exhibition will visit the state of Alabama. Visitors will participate in a self-guided tour exploring the foundational blocks of bias, the psychology of how bias forms and how it influences behaviors both consciously and unconsciously. The exhibit will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Each Tuesday the exhibit will remain open until 7 p.m.

May 13 - 14, 2022

May 13 - 14, 2022

Saturday 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Sunday 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Sunday 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Directed By Kendra Kizer

Directed By Kendra Kizer

Written By Patrick Flynn

Written By Patrick Flynn

Based on the works of J.M. Barrie

Based on the works of J.M. Barrie

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Struggling with keeping your accounting records straight? Is juggling your accounting taking away from meeting with clients and growing your business? Let EnDurrance Accounting make your life simpler, offering CFO and accounting services to the growing entrepreneur.

Do you need help with the following:

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 Month-End Closeout with Analysis of Business’s Financial Position

Professional Experience

Emily Durrance, founder of EnDurrance Accounting, has been working in the accounting field for over ten years. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Accounting, she started her career in public accounting at a large local firm working in both the Tax and Solutions Departments. During her time with the firm, Emily gained valuable knowledge in both taxes and CFO services for small businesses processing invoices, bills, and payroll; reconciling bank and credit card statements; and meeting with business owners at the end of each month to present and explain their financial statements and assist with financial planning. As she transitioned out of public accounting, Emily moved into the role of Director of Support Services at a small government contractor. In this role, Emily touched all aspects of the business including accounting, HR and benefits, proposal development, contract management, and creation and dissolution of various joint ventures. In this vital role, Emily assisted with the company’s development from 14 to 145 employees. With a growing family, she has decided to start her own company, helping small business owners create a strong accounting system and financial profile.

Offering various packages depending on your needs, EnDurrance Accounting has something to fit each entrepreneur in order to achieve financial success. Contact us for more information:

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Contact Information

Michele Bright Owner

Michele.Bright@everbeesbright.com

Company Overview

Capability Statement

Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Ever Bees Bright offers our highly-skilled logistics services. We ensure maximum customer satisfaction through building relationships with our clients. Providing services to match each and every customer’s needs is how we continuously achieve positive success rates. To ensure that we supply nothing but the best in various aspects, we offer an array of services. Ever Bees supplies our clients with a multitude of solutions, such as; excellent chain management resources, developed in-house, and tactful structure for freight arrangement services. For additional information on our company and federal contracting abilities, reach out today.

Address

1106 Bessemer Road Huntsville, AL 35816 (256) 479-3044

Core Competencies

• Logistics

• Supply Chain Management

• Freight Arrangement

Differentiators

• Excellent customer service

• Positive client relationships

• SDVOSB (in progress)

NAICS Codes

541614

Process, Physical Distribution, & Logistics Consulting Services

488510

Freight Transportation Arrangement

STRATEGIC MARKETING FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS

There are more than 900 defense contractors in Huntsville, winning billions of dollars in contracts each year. How does your business stand out from the rest?

Flourish, a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), is a full-service marketing and public relations firm equipped to capture the spirit of your company and mold your strengths into captivating communications tactics. Flourish lends expertise in a variety of areas, including strategic marketing, influential communications, and business development to build a strong foundation for growth. Flourish serves a roster of clients of all sizes spanning a variety of industries including aerospace and defense, real estate, telecommunications, software, cybersecurity, logistics, entertainment, technology, and more.

To learn more, visit https://www.flourishconsultingservices.com/govcon/

JASTIN RUSSELL, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C

Dr. Jastin Russell-Grays is a certified registered nurse practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). As an undergraduate, she was a Dean’s Nursing Scholar, repeated scholarship recipient, B.S.N. representative for the School of Nursing Evaluation Committee, and graduated magna cum laude. Jastin’s career began on a hospitalist unit at UAB Hospital, a world-renowned, Trauma Level 1, Magnet academic health facility. During her tenure there, she became a nationally board-certified medical-surgical nurse – a certification she still holds today.Jastin is an amiable, energetic, and friendly future nurse leader who enjoys interdisciplinary healthcare. She deeply believes in evidence-based practices and patient-centered care. She is a wife and mother of two. In addition to her role as a nurse practitioner, she owns and operates a tow truck company with her husband. She is an executive board member for the North Alabama Wolfpack (a youth football league in Toney, AL).

Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am-12pm Ph (256) 585-6212

Individual Counseling

We can help you in your time of need and difficulties. It will give you a chance to talk about what is going on in your life with a licensed professional. We will provide a safe environment to communicate your concerns and protect your privacy

Alicia Owens 256-227-9043

Alicia@huntsvilleprofessionalcounseling.com

Family Counseling

We help by finding ways to improve family communication and resolve conflict. Family counseling is meant for specific issues that impact the function of a family, and it looks at the dynamics of the group.

Couples Counseling

When we feel unappreciated, criticized, and unheard we begin to give energy to defending ourselves instead of communicating to fix the root issue. We focus on overcoming conflict and building a stronger relationship between romantic partners.

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From warehouse, skilled labor, and clerical to professional positions and executive leadership, we help companies streamline their talent acquisition process and compete for the best talent.

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Flexibility to adjust to your workforce needs.

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We recruit candidates with the skills, goals, and fit to excel and stay in your positions!

Full service from job listing through offer

Any industry or position

We do the legwork. You make the decisions!

Evaluate an employee's: With no risk!

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Majority of our temp employees are hired full-time because we provide our clients with just the right people!

No HR? No Problem! We can help you build the basics:

Audit Current HR Compliance

Create HR Processes, Policies, and Procedures

Develop a Talent Pipeline

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CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

Invest in your team with Customized and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Training.

Business demands are always evolving, but we have the tools to help your organization excel. Whatever your goals are, we can deliver training to meet your specific needs. We work with you to identify skill gaps and opportunities for growth. Subject-Matter-Experts then deliver specialized training to the location of your choice — at your site, on the UAH campus, or at another location. Or, you can save travel time by utilizing online on-demand and live virtual formats.

What’s the difference between Customized Training and Commercial Off-the-Shelf Training?

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS:

1. Contact us for a consultation.

2. Describe your needs, audience, timeline, and preferred format.

3. Together, we decide the level of customization.

4. We deliver tailored training that you can apply immediately.

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You choose the topic and we design and deliver specialized training directly to your team.

5. After, we evaluate the impact and plan next steps.

See reverse side for a list of potential topics.