Bank’s program supports small businesses in rural Alabama
A new initiative from investment bank Goldman Sachs is poised to support small businesses in rural Alabama, with goals that include growth and job creation.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt joined representatives of Goldman Sachs recently for the launch of the bank’s “Investment in Rural Communities” initiative in Alabama.
The $100 million initiative provides comprehensive support to small-business owners in rural America to help them grow their businesses through results-oriented training, access to capital and personalized support services. Alabama will benefit from an initial $3 million commitment.
“This program empowers small businesses with additional tools and training to best position them for sustainable success and growth,” Britt says. “As a daughter of rural Alabama, I am especially proud to see this focus on supporting rural small businesses in our great state.”
Documentary highlights U.S., Vietnam relationships
A new documentary short film, “Beyond a War,” explores the story of Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., chancellor of Troy University, and Dr. Lé Công Co’, president of Duy Tan University in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Once adversaries during the Vietnam War, the two university leaders have transformed their past conflict into a powerful partnership for their schools. “Beyond a War” chronicles their personal experiences of combat and survival, and their extraordinary work in bridging cultures through education and collaboration.
The short film premiered at Troy University’s Davis Theater in late September and will begin airing on Alabama Public Television on Nov. 7. It is also accessible on Troy’s TrojanVision.
