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Meet the Madison Visionary Partners board! This month we are featuring Kristen Strickland. Kristen is a relationship-focused and service-driven leader with over two decades of experience in business development, commercial finance, and community engagement. "I support small businesses across North Alabama with strategic partnerships, access to capital, and the resources they need to grow and contribute to a thriving local economy. Skilled in SBA and conventional lending, coll

Paws for a Purpose is a project by Madison City Schools to enable schools to host a facility dog to support students. All facility dogs are professionally trained through Service Dogs of Alabama and are considered working animals. The program strives to create a more caring environment, create teachable moments, and boost student confidence and wellbeing. Indy was born on June 23, 2022 at Service Dogs of Alabama. She is a black lab and has six siblings who are all working dog

Meet the Madison Visionary Partners Board! This month we are highlighting Erica DeSpain. Erica DeSpain was raised in Madison and moved back in 2018 after her husband served active duty in the Army. She has three daughters in Madison City Schools who keep her busy with their extracurricular activities and busy social lives. She enjoys serving at church, starting each day with a workout, and planning her family's next vacation. Writing and storytelling have been a lifelong pass

Madison Greenways & Trails received a 2025 Community Impact Grant of $1,200 from Madison Visionary Partners to help further their mission in Madison. Madison Greenway & Trails (MG&T) hosts over a dozen educational and festival events each year. We receive excellent public responses. What we've experienced at these events is that many visitors are unfamiliar with most of our wonderful local places to walk, hike, and bike. These places are treasures, hidden to many Madison area