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System Studies and Simulation, Inc (S3) Receives Army Aviation Material Readiness Award for Contribution by a Small Business. Huntsville, AL – The Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) has identified their 2007 Small Business of the Year as System Studies and Simulation, Inc. (S3). S3, a woman owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL, was incorporated in 1993 by its President and CEO, Ms. Jan Smith. During the award presentation, AAAA stated "Few companies, large or small, have contributed so much over such a wide range of endeavors to the materiel readiness of Army Aviation as S3." Today, S3 has 350 employees, performs technical services for Army and NASA, and operates at thirty government and prime contractor duty sites, both CONUS and OCONUS. S3 has six core business units: Logistics, Program Integration, Information Technology, Training, Strategic Planning/Transformation, and Technical/Engineering Support. S3’s Quality Management Program includes certification for both ISO 9000:2001 and AS9100 (Aerospace). 615 Discovery Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806. Telephone: 256-539-1700 x 105; Fax: 256-539-8015; E-mail: carol.coffey@s3inc.com ; www.s3inc.com

In Huntsville, CenturyTel works to provide a variety of business solutions to a wide range of small and large businesses. One example is the work CenturyTel has done with Dynetics. Dynetics, one of Huntsville’s largest employers, focuses on the following strategic business areas: space and missile defense; tactical missiles and aviation; ground combat systems; intelligence; information technology; and automotive. CenturyTel provides Dynetics with its own private network with 6.0 Mb Internet connectivity, built-in redundancy and fiber-to-fiber connectivity to its major campus buildings. "We rely on our telecommunications to conduct business," said Steve Lee, IT operations manager for Dynetics. "When we looked at service providers, CenturyTel was willing to work with us to provide custom connectivity to our campus buildings. We’ve been able to sustain high levels of up time without disruption. In all areas, the CenturyTel product has surpassed all our acceptable levels of service." To see how your business can benefit from a relationship with CenturyTel, call 256.704.1024 or visit us at www.centurytel.com/business

Qualis Corporation a Finalist for the 2007 Better Business Bureau Torch Award. Qualis Corporation was named a finalist in the 2007 Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics in the large-size company category. The Torch Award is presented annually to companies with a superior commitment to exceptional standards that benefit customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and surrounding communities. Qualis is a woman-owned technical services company with 15 years of proven performance on more than 60 contracts supporting the Army, Air Force, NASA, major primes, and commercial customers. 5000 Bradford Drive, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35805; (256) 971-1707; e-mail@qualis-corp.com  www.qualis-corp.com

Redstone Recognitions, Inc., Huntsville’s newest awards and recognitions company, offers the highest quality products at reasonable prices; from corporate plaques and awards to engraved pens to sports trophies. Everything at Redstone Recognitions is produced with careful, detailed craftsmanship to exceed our customers’ expectations because an award should be more than just an ordinary trophy or plaque, but a work of art. Let us handle all of your awards and recognitions needs. 5650 Sanderson Street, Suite L (next to Sam’s) 256-489-1745 www.redstonerecognitions.com.

Have you been looking for a sign? Let us create your sign or banner for indoor or outdoor use at our special low prices. Our magnetic signs are only $35.00 for a set of two in 12 X 24 inch size. Color banners are $5.00 per square foot. We custom print in full color with environment friendly UV ink directly onto almost any surface (plastic, metal, foam board, PVC, wallpaper, carpet, glass, etc.). No need to laminate. We can meet your promotional needs, ie, screen printed t-shirts and advertising giveaways. We carry a full line of top quality retractable banner stands and trade floor display media. Our latest featured item is a beloved portrait printed directly to artist canvas. Compare our quality and prices and "LET US SIGN YOU UP !!" Big Dog Promotions, Inc., (256) 658-4547, 5106-A Colemont Lane, Huntsville, Alabama 35811.

L-3 Communications, a global leader in aerospace and defense, and major supplier of government services, systems, subsystems and products, is the sixth largest defense company in the U.S. Many L-3 divisions, including SYColeman, GSI, and others you’ve known until now as part of Titan Corporation, including Aviation and Maritime Services, Technical Management Services, Intelligence Solutions and Enterprise IT Solutions, are currently serving the Huntsville community. Joining the local team are L-3 divisions ILEX and MPRI. As established participants in the Tennessee Valley community, L-3 respects the region’s many excellent businesses. Gale Sampson, L-3’s Small Business Program Director, anticipates cultivating new partnerships and growing the affiliations she has developed in support of the government’s current operations and future BRAC efforts. General Carl Vuono, Retired, is guiding L-3’s expansion in the Huntsville area, and providing systems and services governed by the highest standards and best practices of ITIL, ISO, CMMI and EVMS. For information about L-3’s small business programs, please visit www.L-3com.com/suppliers

In addition to high quality aerial photography, SellersPhoto is now offering technical and commercial photography services. We can provide editorial, industrial, executive portraiture and product catalog photography. Our photos are used in a variety of publications, annual reports, brochures and press releases. Let us help you show off your new manufacturing facility and latest products. Sellers Photo  (256) 682-6734.

 

PeopleTec, Inc. is a high-technology, woman-owned, small business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama’s Research Park. Founded in 2005, PeopleTec provides technical services in space and missile operations, systems engineering & integration, testing, software engineering, logistics, information technology, and program management support. We currently provide support for the Aviation and Missile Command, Missile Defense Agency, NASA’s MSFC and the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command.  PeopleTec was a 2007 AITA Small Company of the Year finalist.  www.People-Tec.com

SDPI recently relocated their office to 690A Discovery Drive in Cummings Research Park West.  Due to SDPI’s growth, the need for a larger, modernized facility was necessary. This new location will allow SDPI to better support their current and future customers more efficiently.  SDPI, a leader in its industry since 1993, specializes in research, design and integration of technologically advanced audio visual, video-teleconferencing and digital signage information systems. With SDPI’s experience and expertise, they develop state-of-the-art systems for conference rooms, boardrooms, digital multimedia distribution systems, command and control, video over the internet and video conferencing.  For assistance with your companies audio/visual needs, call SDPI at 256-539-2600 and visit their web site at www.sdpi.net

Honor Flight Fundraiser, June 19, 2008 - VBC Concert Hall
Sponsor Packages:

CORPS SPONSOR
$5,000 – Only Two Packages Available
$2,500 – Counted as a Charitable Donation to Honor Flight
Receive 8 Tickets in the VIP Section in Front of Stage (Orchestra Pit)
Receive 8 Backstage Passes to the Green Room VIP Reception
Receive an additional 24 Tickets in the Concert Hall
Program Advertisement

DIVISION SPONSOR
$2,500 – Only Six Packages Available
$1,200 – Counted as a Charitable Donation to Honor Flight
Receive 4 Tickets in the VIP Section in Front of Stage (Orchestra Pit)
Receive 4 Backstage Passes to the Green Room VIP Reception
Receive an additional 12 Tickets in the Concert Hall
Program Advertisement

BRIGADE SPONSOR
$1,000 – Only Ten Packages Available
$500 – Counted as a Charitable Donation to Honor Flight
Receive 2 Tickets in the VIP Section in the Front of Stage (Orchestra Pit)
Receive 2 Backstage Passes to the Green Room VIP Reception
Receive an additional 6 Tickets in the Concert Hall
Program Advertisement

REGIMENTAL SPONSOR
$500 – Program Advertisement Only
$500 – Counted as a Charitable Donation to Honor Flight

Contact:
Nick Leone, Special Projects Director, Honor Flight Tennessee Valley. Telephone: (256)883-9086 or cell (256)655-4352 to reserve your package. E-mail: nleonegolf@comcast.net

Airshow 2008 Takes to the Skies Over Huntsville International Airport in June Huntsville International Airport calls for volunteers to help in efforts. Airshow 2008 makes its appearance for the first time in 5 years over Huntsville International Airport, Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29. The airshow committee is calling for available volunteers to help in all areas, including parking, tickets, traffic control, concessions and general information. In addition to exciting air performances by the famous Blue Angels and Golden Knights, Airshow 2008 is free to the public and provides family entertainment for every age. Many aviation static displays let the public get up close and personal with many types of airplanes; and there are a host of interactive, kid-friendly exhibits, video games and demonstrations like the PlayStation Patrol Tour and the U.S. Army’s Virtual Army Experience. Parking opens at 9:00 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday and the Airshow opens each day at 10:00 a.m. Additional static displays and interactive exhibits include the Kid’s Hangar sponsored by WAFF 48 and Clear Channel Radio, and the U.S. Navy’s Accelerate Your Life Experience Tour and Suburban Tour. The flying and aerobatics start at noon. Well-known Airshow announcer, Rob Reider, will emcee Airshow 2008, featuring performances by the ACC A-10 West Coast Demonstration Team who shows off the extreme capabilities of the A-10 Demo Team; wing-walker Ashley Battle; and numerous aerobatic performances that include Patty Wagstaff; Sons of Legends Matt Younkin; the Aeroshell Acrobatics Team; Red Eagle Air Sports, the B-25 "Killer B"; Jill Long and Paul Johnson’s Wright Attitudes. General admission to Airshow 2008 is free but there will be a parking charge of $10 per vehicle. Huntsville International Airport encourages groups and families to carpool. There will be a wide variety of food and drinks available through concessions. You may bring handheld umbrellas and outdoor chairs, but please do not bring alcohol, coolers, tents and awnings, or pets. Smoking inside the airshow gates is strictly prohibited. Exclusive private seating is available with the purchase of Corporate Hospitality Chalets, Concourse Chalets and Box Seats. Corporate Hospitality Chalets include a shaded 20’ x 20’ tent with table seating for up to 50 people with special parking; private catering; private restrooms and theatre-style seating. Contact Karen Yarbrough about Corporate Hospitality Chalet pricing at kyarbrough@hsvairport.org  or by calling 256-503-9479. Concourse Chalets offer a deli-style buffet lunch served from noon - 1:30 p.m., water and soft drinks and theater-style seating in the front of the viewing area. Concourse Chalet Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the gate and are valid for the Saturday or Sunday date specified on the ticket. Airshow 2008 Box Seats are private chairs, placed along the flight line and fenced off from general admission. Purchased in advance or at the gate for $5 each, they are valid for the Saturday or Sunday date specified on the ticket. Groups of more than 100 may call for special pricing. For more information on Corporate Hospitality Chalets, Concourse Chalets or Box Seats, contact Karen Yarbrough at kyarbrough@hsvairport.org  or by calling 256-503-9479. Volunteers, please contact the Volunteer Center of Madison County at http://www.volunteerhsv.org  or by calling 256-539-7797. For General information about Airshow 2008, go to www.hsvairport.org/airshow/  or contact Kimberly Ballard at kballard@hsvairport.org

The Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command recently hosted an event to demonstrate SMDC/ARSTRAT related technology in a military-support-to-civil-authorities experiment. A large tethered balloon, called an aerostat, could be seen at Redstone Arsenal as part of a military and civilian experiment titled Flagship. The aerostat, called a High Altitude Long Endurance Testbed, is part of a disaster response communication experiment. The purpose of the experiment was to show the utility of using a tethered aerostat, along with other civil and military resources, to ensure continued communication during a disaster scenario where existing communications equipment is unusable. For more information, visit www.smdc.army.mil  or contact us at 256-955-3887.

Clark Associates: The Leader in Xerox Wide Format in the Region. Clark Associates is not only the original Xerox wide format dealer in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi, but also the largest locally owned dealer in sales and service in all three states. "Wide format is our specialty," says Warren Clark, founder and senior associate of Clark Associates. "All of our employees are dedicated to this area of expertise." This professionalism translates into Clark Associates being known as THE experienced full digital system support provider for Xerox wide format in the region. Clark Associates provides service in the areas of compatibility with existing systems/software, ongoing training and support, and full maintenance contracts for the life of the equipment. Clark Associates also offers new engineering copiers, plotters, and scanners, as well as refurbished machines that can be purchased or leased. Contact Info: Clark Associates 803 Oster Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35816 (256) 536-6366 (800) 633-2084 www.clarkgraphics.com

Could Congress Cripple the Credit Card Industry? Proposed Price Controls Could Threaten Consumers and Small Banks Washington, D.C., May 14, 2008—Thursday morning, the U.S. House Judiciary Antitrust Task Force will consider a bill that could have a major impact on the credit card industry.  The task force is scheduled to hold a hearing on the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (H.R. 5546), introduced two months ago by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Rep. Chris Cannon (R-UT). The proposed legislation would effectively cap interchange fees, the prices that banks charge retailers for processing credit card transactions. The Conyers-Cannon bill would empower a three-judge panel to set the price of interchange fees to match the rates that would prevail in a mythical "perfectly competitive" marketplace. "Supporters of the bill claim that credit card companies have excessive market power and are thus able to exert undue influence over interchange fees," said Center for Entrepreneurship Director John Berlau. "In reality, the credit card marketplace is highly competitive, with four major players and several smaller entrants, along with emerging online payment services like PayPal." Interchange fee price controls will hurt U.S. consumers just as capping fees harmed consumers in Australia. When the Reserve Bank of Australia capped interchange fees in 2006, consumers suffered the most: annual cardholder fees increased and rewards programs shrank, but retail prices did not decrease as promised, according to a recent report by the consulting firm CRA International. "Accepting plastic is a retailer’s choice; some merchants choose to accept credit cards as payment, while others do not," said Research Associate Ryan Radia. "Interchange fees, along with the costs of handling cash, are one of many factors that retailers consider in selecting payment options for customers. Unless Congress wants to turn a thriving marketplace into a dysfunctional one, lawmakers would be wise to reject Conyers-Cannon price controls." CEI is a nonprofit, non-partisan public policy group dedicated to the principles of free enterprise and limited government. For more information about CEI, please visit our website at www.cei.org

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