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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Alabama's first severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday, Verizon Wireless is working with Governor Robert Bentley's Office of Faith Based and Volunteer Service (Serve Alabama), to educate consumers about how they can best prepare themselves for severe weather emergencies. During the sales tax holiday, scheduled for July 6-8, select Verizon Wireless Communications stores in Alabama will distribute Serve...
MOBILE, Ala., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission (ASMC) today announced the launch of a regional advertising campaign to promote seafood sold by Alabama businesses and sourced from Gulf and local waters. The campaign aims to drive demand for Alabama Gulf seafood, particularly among consumers in the state and restaurateurs across the region, by showcasing the coastal culture and educating people about the types of Alabama Gulf seafood available....
MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Governor Robert Bentley signed a proclamation naming April 23-27 "Alabama Skilled Trades Week" in support of his commitment to rebuild Alabama, recruit new businesses to the state and strengthen Alabama's infrastructure. Each year "Alabama Skilled Trades Week" will be celebrated the last week of April in conjunction with the annual Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference. (Photo:...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuesday, the Tornado Recovery Action Council of Alabama (TRAC), officially released its comprehensive report about the devastating April 2011 tornados to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley. The backdrop for the handoff was a painfully familiar scene of destruction in northeast Jefferson County only a few miles from neighborhoods that were destroyed nine months ago. TRAC was appointed by Governor Bentley in August to study the tragic...
CLANTON, Ala., Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley today announced the appointment of 19 community, corporate and non-profit leaders from across the state to the newly formed Tornado Recovery Action Council of Alabama (TRAC). TRAC will gather insight from residents, business leaders, non-profit groups and state agencies in order to form collaborative solutions for a stronger, more prepared Alabama. Gov. Bentley tasked TRAC with the development of a report that will...
MCCALLA, Ala., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern's (NYSE: NSC) CEO Wick Moorman and Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley joined state and local officials and business leaders today to officially break ground on the new Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility here. The $97.5 million facility is part of the railroad's multi-state Crescent Corridor initiative to establish an efficient, high-capacity intermodal freight rail route between the Gulf Coast and the Northeast. It occupies a...
MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has proclaimed today, April 25, as "Skilled Trades Day" in hopes of encouraging schools, teachers and parents to introduce students to opportunities in skilled trade careers. The proclamation is in keeping with Alabama Governor Robert Bentley's commitment to lowering the rate of unemployment and achieving economic growth for the state.Governor Bentley's proclamation recognizes the importance of...
