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Salute 2020
General Manager : Katherine Miller
Editor : Amy Henderson
Project Manager :
Amanda Shavers
Writers : Benjamin Bullard Tyler Hanes
Advertising :
Sarah King Jenn Jones
Magazine Design : Jay Judah
A Publication of The Cullman Times 300 Fourth Ave SE Cullman , AL 35055 256-734-2131
Salute 2020 is published in Cullman , Alabama . Copyright 2020 . All rights reserved . No portion of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher . The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any editorial or advertising material . The publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited materials . The information in this publication is believed to be accurate . However , The Cullman Times will not guarantee its accuracy . The Cullman Times will not be held liable for the quality or performance of goods and services provided by the advertisers in this publication .
ON THE COVER
Photo by Amanda Shavers
Homtex CEO Jerry Wootten at the plant on U . S . 31 in Cullman .
Salute featuring Behind the Scenes
2020
Celebrating Business and Industry
FEATURING
From the editor
Saluting our industries
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Profile
Venki Padmanabhan : A story of so much providence
Profile
In the running : Cullman Regional Airport expansions helping bring new industry to area
Growers
Agriculture in Cullman County
Industry
Cullman County economic numbers
HomTex moves to mask making
In it for the long haul
Education
Building relationships with local employers
Healthcare
Cullman Regional eyes future expansion
Small Business
Johnston RV is on the move
Small Business
More than burgers & beer
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