SAMKEE OPENS FIRST U . S . FACTORY IN TUSKEGEE
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE WELCOMES THE MH-139A GREY WOLF HELICOPTERS
ACCS CAREER READINESS PROGRAM AIMS TO GIVE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE TO ALABAMA CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
SERVISFIRST BANK OPENS NEW OFFICE IN AUBURN-OPELIKA
OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE 30TH ANNUAL MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT THE ZOO
MONTGOMERY OPENS THE HUB
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SAMKEE OPENS FIRST U . S . FACTORY IN TUSKEGEE
South Korea-based Samkee Corp . has opened its first U . S . auto parts production facility in the Tuskegee Commerce Park . The plant will employ more than 170 people making aluminum components , such as parts for engines , transmissions , electric vehicles and batteries , along with alloys . The Utilities Board of Tuskegee invested in upgraded utilities at Tuskegee Commerce Park and a new electrical substation is being built to accommodate Samkee ’ s future needs .
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE WELCOMES THE MH-139A GREY WOLF HELICOPTERS
Maxwell Air Force Base welcomed the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters in a monumental ceremony in May . The ceremony marks a new chapter for the 908th Airlift Wing , transitioning from the aging C-130s to the advanced Grey Wolves , which enhances security and support for our nation ’ s missile fields . The new mission boosts Alabama ’ s economy , increasing the base ’ s impact from $ 55M to $ 75M annually and strengthening ties with the community . Over 60 % of the wing ’ s personnel call Alabama home , making this milestone even more special . Residents had the opportunity to celebrate this exciting advancement for Maxwell AFB and the vital role it plays in national defense .
ACCS CAREER READINESS PROGRAM AIMS TO GIVE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE TO ALABAMA CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
Residents who apply to become correctional officers may now be selected to participate in ACTIVATE , a joint venture between ADOC and the Alabama Community College System ( ACCS ) made available through funding from the Alabama Legislature , that helps residents meet the physical and educational pre-hiring requirements for correctional officer positions . Successful completion of ACTIVATE could result in up to nine college credit hours at an Alabama community college , in addition to preparing them for the Corrections Academy and a career with the ADOC .
SERVISFIRST BANK OPENS NEW OFFICE IN AUBURN-OPELIKA
ServisFirst Bank announced the opening of its 14th office location in Alabama , located in Auburn-Opelika . This growth is supported by the addition of four seasoned banking professionals , two mortgage lenders , and a lending assistant . The new 2,400 sq . -ft . Auburn-Opelika office is located at 2272 Moores Mill Road , Suite 210 in the Moores Mill business and retail center . The office is open for commercial , personal and residential loans and plans to offer full-service banking by the end of the year .
OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE 30TH ANNUAL MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT THE ZOO
The Montgomery Zoo celebrated the 30th Annual Military Appreciation Day in June . All military personnel and their dependent family members received free admission to the Zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum to say “ thank you ” for proudly serving . Food , drinks and refreshments were also provided to the nearly 2,000 service members and families who attended the event .
MONTGOMERY OPENS THE HUB
The City of Montgomery and Montgomery County invested $ 2 million of their ARPA funding to create a consolidated homelessness center at the MAPS Center on East Delano Avenue . This center will host more than eight nonprofit organizations working collaboratively to prevent and end homelessness . Families will be assigned a case manager to map out a personalized plan . They will be connected with dedicated professionals ready to help them secure safe , temporary housing , address mental health and substance abuse issues and access medical care . Centralizing services simplifies processes and restores hope and dignity to our neighbors in need .
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