Region 1 Workforce Development Council
RUSSELLVILLE, AL – The Region 1 Alabama Workforce Development Council was called to order by Chairman Grady Batchelor at 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin County Department of Human Resurces office. The roll was called by Joy Pace-Isom and a quorum was present. The minutes of the previous meetng held May 14, 2009 were adopted and approved. A report was provided by Sarah Horton of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development updating the Council on several key upcoming dates associated with th3 2009 approval process an also matters related to the stimulus funds. Proposals had been prior to the meetng and reviewed by the propoal review committee to ensure the proposals meet the criteria set forth by the Council and to make recmmendations to  the Council. The following proposals were submitted, recommended for approval by the proposal review committee, and subsequently approved by the Council.
ADDISON, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 15, 2009– Cavalier Homes, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CAV) today announced that its Board of Directors has entered into a definitive merger agreement for the Company to be acquired by Addison, Alabama-based Southern Energy Homes, Inc. Terms of the agreement call for the payment of $2.75 cash for each outstanding share of common stock. Southern Energy Homes, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Clayton Homes, is the industry leader in producing top-quality, customizable homes.
- (L) ARAC (R) Goveror Bob Riley; Margaret Bentley, State Co-Chair; Gerald Dial, Executive Director of ARAC; and Grady Batchelor, Chair of the Corridor X / I-22 Commission
MONTGOMERY, AL – Grady Batchelor, Chair of the Corridor X / I-22 Commission presented a regional report to Governor Bob Riley and the Alabama Rural Action Commission (ARAC). The report addressed the three key areas where the Corridor X / I-22 Commission focused its efforts 2008-2009. The primary focus has been on economic development, workforce development, and leadership development. We have worked to leverage our efforts across multiple initiatives across multiple communities to achieve more.
- City of Haleyville recognizes Senator Bedford and Representative Millican http://tinyurl.com/dkjkab #
Bedford and Millican Recognized by City of Haleyville
