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Committed to Huntsville Since 1995

The business leaders shaping Huntsville's next 30 years

The Committee of 100 is a business organization of more than 350 CEOs and professionals committed to long-term strategies that support economic development, high-quality public education, and cooperative local government.

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What We Do

Three commitments. One community.

Since October 31, 1995, all of our work has traced back to the same three commitments made at our founding.

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Long-Term Economic Development

Convening business leaders around what Huntsville and Madison County will need years before it becomes urgent.

Explore Our Impact

Dr. Eric Mackey, Alabama Superintendent of Education, speaking at Raise Your Hand

High-Quality Public Education

Business-led investment in the teachers and schools that decide the community's next generation.

See How We Strengthen the Classroom

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Cooperative Local Government

Electing and supporting leaders who collaborate across jurisdictions and partisan lines.

Prepare to Lead

The Work in Motion

What we did. Why it matters.

Some of our work pays off this year. Some takes a decade. Some outlasts all of us.

Economic Development | Short Term

Career Connect Brings Approximately 2,150 Job Seekers Face to Face with Local Employers

What we did: Across three Career Connect hiring events, 55% of job seekers were not previously in the workforce.

Why it matters: Employers fill open roles now, and residents outside the workforce get a direct path in.

Ongoing

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Public Education | Legacy

Committee of 100 Members Raise $1 Million for Teachers Across Huntsville and Madison County

What we did: Members fully funded the $1 million goal. The campaign to support 500 National Board Certified Teachers across our three school systems is in progress.

Why it matters: Great teachers shape the students who will lead Huntsville and Madison County next.

$1M Goal Met500 NBCT In Progress

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Cooperative Local Government | Long Term

Committee of 100 Convenes City, County and Business Leaders on Shared Services

What we did: Members are examining where Huntsville and Madison County governments can work together more efficiently, beginning with Huntsville City Council District 5.

Why it matters: How our governments coordinate today shapes how Huntsville and Madison County manage growth for years to come.

In Progress