⛳6th Annual Tees & Tails Tournament! ⛳

We had a great time hosting our 6th Annual Tees & Tails Golf Tournament this month at Cypress Lakes Golf Course!

It was a great day filled with golf, good conversations, and plenty of opportunities to bring people together from across The Shoals. Tees & Tails gives our existing industries a chance to spend time with one another while building connections with local businesses and others throughout the community.

We would like to give a special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CG Jones Civil Group/Morell Engineering; Partner Sponsor, FirstBank; Platinum Sponsor, Truist Investment Services Inc.; Shrimp Boil Sponsor, AE Shoals; Lunch Sponsor, Carbine Construction Company Inc.; Band Sponsor, Doster Construction; Soft Drinks, Buffalo Rock; and Food & Beverage Sponsors, Agracel, North Alabama Gas District, Northwest Shoals Community College, and Young Welding.

A big thank you also goes to our hole sponsors: B.H. Craig Construction, Bank Independent, CB&S Bank, Cemex, Doster Construction, Dunn Building Company, JESCO, Lathan McKee Architects, Marsh McLennan Agency, Muscle Shoals Utilities Board, Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Robins & Morton, Shoals Electric, Terracon, Turner Construction Company, University of North Alabama, United Community Bank, and Young Welding.

A special thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s tournament possible. We’re thankful for the opportunity to bring so many of our industries and community partners together and continue building relationships across The Shoals!

Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Supplier of the Year Award

Nominations for the 2026 Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association’s Supplier of the Year Awards are now open through October 12, 2026!

If you are or know a Shoals area automotive manufacturer or service provider that is an AAMA member, complete the nomination form and email it to lynsey.aama@gmail.com by the deadline. Self-nominations are accepted and strongly encouraged.

For more information and to access the nomination form, click the link below.

September is National Workforce Development Month!

Workforce Spotlight: Muscle Shoals High School

Muscle Shoals High School’s Work-Based Learning and Co-Op Program gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, earn high school credit, and build skills they can take with them into the workforce. The program also offers a summer co-op opportunity for credit advancement, giving students even more ways to gain valuable experience.

The impact goes beyond the classroom. Since May 2026, students participating in Muscle Shoals High School’s Co-Op Program have already worked more than 3,700 hours and earned nearly $39,000 in gross wages, resulting in an estimated economic impact of more than $271,000. Programs like this help students see the career opportunities available right here at home while helping build a strong workforce for the future.

Local businesses interested in partnering with Muscle Shoals High School can reach out to the Muscle Shoals Career Academy to learn more!

Workforce Spotlight: Northwest Shoals Community College

Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) continues to expand workforce development and work-based learning opportunities for students. During the 2024-2025 academic year, NWSCC provided professional skills training to more than 2,300 students, a 70% increase from the previous year, while working with more than 400 industry and community partners.



Through apprenticeships and work-based learning, students can combine classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job training while earning industry-recognized credentials and associate degrees. NWSCC currently offers apprenticeship opportunities in programs including Industrial Maintenance (FAME), HVAC, and Machining, with additional programs in development for Welding and Diesel Technology.

With work-based learning available through more than 50 industry partners, NWSCC continues to connect students with hands-on experience while helping build a strong workforce pipeline for The Shoals. We’re proud to highlight the work NWSCC is doing to prepare students for future career opportunities and strengthen our local workforce.



Learn more about NWSCC’s workforce development and work-based learning programs here: https://nwscc.edu/explore.../workforce-skills-training/