Montgomery Business Journal

Get the Latest News from Our Area’s Multiple Institutions of Higher Learning. Thanks to its multiple public and private schools providing a wide array of degree offerings, career paths and specialties, Montgomery brings a lot to the table for students who come from both near and far. (And the surrounding areas bring even more to the higher education equation.) But these institutions also have an economic impact worthy of cum laude honors, thanks to the thousands of jobs they create, the training programs they administer (that help us draw and keep business here) and the talent they attract in terms of students and faculty. Read more

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WHEN IT COMES TO FAMILY LAND The Jones family has owned several thousand acres of land in Central Alabama for decades. Their property has timber, farming and potentially sand and gravel deposits. Additionally, it has excellent hunting areas. Some parcels adjoin residential and light industrial development. The property is currently managed by Mr. Jones, who farms, harvests some timber, leases some of the land to hunting clubs and uses some land for family recreation. No mineral development plan exists, and the family is not interested in developing the land for other uses, even though companies have approached them to discuss selling. The Joneses have two grown children who live elsewhere, and while they are not able to assume direct management of these assets, the property is a very important part of this family’s legacy. Mr. and Mrs. Jones do not have a will but fully intend to leave these assets to their children. The Joneses are looking for advice, guidance and a management plan that incorporates their objectives for the property they love, but they aren’t sure where to turn. Part of the answer may be an experienced and reputable land manager. Read more

Business interruption coverage is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated coverages in commercial insurance. However, this coverage can be one of the most utilized in a business owner’s time of need. Business interruption insurance, a form of time element insurance, can be the bridge between an insurance claim that sets a business back or spurs the business on to thrive in a time of upheaval. Below are some frequently asked questions of time element coverage: Read more

Experiencing steady growth over two decades, today, Carr, Riggs & Ingram is the 20th largest accounting firm in the nation. Despite its expansion and a multitude of changes in the industry, the firm still bases every action on its original founding principles: tailored client service, respect for all and unyielding integrity. Read more