Carol Z. Garrison

UAB Health Systems specializes in orthopaedics, which deals with injuries and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system. The private company is based in Birmingham, AL and has subsidiaries in the United States. UAB is recognized as one of the top transplant centers in the country, with a history of achievement in organ transplantation. UAB Medicine is a top academic medical center and a leader in quality patient care, research, and training. UAB Women & Infants Services provides assistance with planned and unexpected health needs.

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Southern Research Institute is a scientific research organization. It focuses on research in drug discovery, drug development, energy and environment, and engineering. The firm serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, environmental, and energy industries The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.