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The Next Battlefield Advantage Is Being Built in Huntsville “C100 is essentially replacing air support,’’ said Performance Drone Works (PDW) CEO and co-founder Ryan Gury. “From a backpack of a soldier, they can do ordinance resupply. Recently we were shooting precision missiles with the F-35.’’ He continued, saying the C100 “allows a single unit to deploy any variety of missions across the front line. And that distribution and scale is what we essentially believe that the U.S. military and militaries throughout the world are going to evolve into.’’ PDW held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, followed by a tour of the facility, capped by a demonstration for the media and other attendees. The company is hiring and expects to have an $81 million annual impact in North Alabama . Reference: huntsvillebusinessjournal.com

Wetumpka boat company making a splash all over the country Ricky Baker with Sentinel Boat Company. “She’s 60 feet long, 24 feet wide, and can carry 135 passengers.” It was built off the banks of the Coosa River in Wetumpka, Alabama, by the Sentinel Boat Company . It’s been in business for around a decade and has sent custom boats all over the country. “We build U.S. Coast Guard-certified vessels. They’re considered small passenger vessels, but they’re not small.” Reference: www.wsfa.com

Made In Alabama Holiday Gift Guide showcases homegrown goods ...growing numbers, are seeking out the talent and creativity of fellow Alabamians when it comes to checking off their holiday gift lists. That’s clear from the success of Alabama Goods Owners Sherry Hartley and Beth Staula say shopping at Alabama Goods is a unique experience, thanks to a curated selection of locally-made, hand-crafted products and gourmet foods. Reference: www.madeinalabama.com www.madeinalabama.com