Barkley Garrett, the VP of Economic Development for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, explains the current economic state of Tuscaloosa and how they are working to improve it. While it is currently strong, Garrett says that changes can be beneficial. Learn more about those efforts below.
Dean Kay Palan from UA’s Culverhouse College of Business joins WVUA to discuss the various programs for economic and business development in the community. She highlights The EDGE, describing it as a hub of entrepreneurship to help students, faculty, and Tuscaloosa locals. See more about what she had to say below.
In part of the weekly series focusing on local entrepreneurs, Reggie Murray, Founder of Shippi, explains how the app makes moving larger items easier without the use of a U-Haul. Learn more about Shippi below.
Joshua Sahib sits down with WVUA to detail the events and happenings that will occur for the annual River Pitch Competition. Hear more about the competition below.
In part of the weekly series focusing on local entrepreneurs, Tyler Mcgovern, CEO and Founder of Blackbriar explains how he got to where he is now. Learn more about Blackbriar and cybersecurity below.
Audrey Vermilyea, one of two UA students that founded Monarch Espresso Bar, tells WVUA of how she turned her dream business into a successful reality. Learn more below.
Co-organizer of Spark Tuscaloosa, Ryan Marks, joins WVUA to explain what the program is and how it helps creators. Check out the interview below.
UA computer science professor, Jeff Gray, discusses his Tech Tuscaloosa Movement and why tech is so important in today’s society. Check out the interview below.
The popularity of CBD oil continues to grow. Heather Watson, with Southern Apothecary, explains why. Check out more details on what it is and how it works below.
Jay Waters, a member of the UA College of Communication and Information Sciences staff, joins WVUA to discuss how advertising relates to the business world. Hear more in the interview below.
