Power, Progress, Politics, and Persistence: How Local Leadership Shapes Your Future

The Blackburn Institute at The University of Alabama Annual Symposium

Event

Speaker(s)

Saturday, August 23, 2025
10:45 AM CST

The University of Alabama Student Center Theater
Tuscaloosa, AL

The founding and history of the Huntsville Committee of 100 since 1995 reflect a legacy of business leadership driving strategic growth, economic development, and civic engagement in North Alabama. Through BizPac (Business Political Acton Committee of Madison County), the Committee of 100 has played a pivotal role in supporting candidates who prioritize smart growth and sound governance at the local level. As we look toward our local future, the impact of these efforts underscores the vital connection between business leadership, political engagement, and the outcomes of local elections.

Other Speakers:

John Allen, CEO, Huntsville Committee of 100)
Joan Reichwein Smith, President, PeopleTec