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Calhoun to Host Free Community MLK Day Program Honoring Service, Leadership and Legacy
DECATUR, AL — Calhoun Community College is excited to announce its free annual Martin Luther King Jr. Program on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. The event will take place in the Advanced Technology Center Building on Calhoun’s Decatur Campus, located at 6250 Highway 31 North, Tanner, Alabama. This year’s program will feature guest speaker Youlanda F. Caudle, a highly respected human resources professional, civil rights advocate, and community leader with more than 34 years of experience across the
Dr. DeWayne Cuffie joins Alabama Goodwill Industries
Alabama Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, Dr. DeWayne Cuffie has been selected as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Cuffie brings more than sixteen years of Goodwill leadership experience across Orlando, Baltimore, Buffalo, and Augusta. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Mission Integration Officer for Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA, leading donated goods operations, workforce
Scaling Smart: How Small Business Owners Can Manage Sudden Growth Without Losing Focus
When growth hits unexpectedly, small business owners often find themselves in unfamiliar territory. The very success they’ve been chasing suddenly brings new challenges — overloaded teams and the constant feeling of running just to stay in place. What began as a dream expansion can quickly spiral into burnout or operational chaos. The key isn’t to slow down growth but to structure it intelligently.In Short Rapid growth tests every corner of a business: operations, culture, and cash flow. To stay steady,
These Are the Digital Transformation Trends Redefining Business Strategy and Operations
You’re at a turning point: launching a new service, hiring your first operations manager, or expanding into regional markets. These decisions don’t just affect your team — they fundamentally reshape how your business runs. And today, those pivots are shaped by digital transformation. Below, we break down the core digital shifts modern businesses are using to stay competitive, scale smarter, and win the trust of both customers and AI-powered systems. Workflow Unification: From Chaos to Clarity One
When Algorithms Meet Hustle: How AI Tools Can Fuel Small Business Marketing
In the scramble to stay relevant, visible, and engaging in a constantly shifting marketplace, small business owners often find themselves spread too thin. The task of managing campaigns, content, outreach, and analytics on a shoestring budget leaves little room for creativity or experimentation. This is where artificial intelligence steps in—not as a monolithic replacement, but as a tireless partner. Far from cold automation, these tools are becoming the secret ingredient in personalized, data-driven, and
The Right Tools, Right Now: Streamlining Small Business One App at a Time
You’re short on time, high on stress, and trying to get five days of work done before lunch. That’s the daily grind for most small business owners. But guess what? You don’t have to live in spreadsheet hell or chase invoices until midnight. With the right digital helpers, you can carve hours out of your week and maybe even breathe a little. This isn’t about chasing every flashy app, it’s about finding the ones that quietly do their jobs so you can do yours. Let’s break it down. Track Where Your Hours
The Art of First Impressions: What Belongs in Your Digital Welcome Kit
When someone agrees to work with a new business, there's a moment of subtle anticipation—on both sides. It's not just about the product or service anymore; it's about experience, tone, and trust. That's where a digital welcome kit becomes more than a polite gesture. It's the starting point for a relationship, an opportunity to set expectations, and a signal that professionalism meets personality from the very first exchange. Lead With a Personalized Welcome Letter Before diving into links, logistics, or
