Alabama Technology Network Nicholas Loyd, Director 256.824.3025 256.824.6970 (Fax) nicholas.loyd@uah.edu UAH's Lean Manufacturing Program is recognized as a leader in helping companies implement lean concepts. UAH has trained over 1000 employees at 100 companies in Lean manufacturing. Northeast Alabama Regional Small Business Development Center Lawrence Crowson, PhD, Director 256.535.2061 256.535.2050 (Fax) lcrowson@hsvchamber.org NEAR SBDC provides assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. The Center provides business management counseling, startup counseling, training and workshops, and a resource library. The Center is located in the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce in downtown Huntsville. Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association UAH was one of the founding organizations of AAMA. Bernard J. Schroer at UAH serves as the Executive Director of AAMA. Alabama Aerospace Industry Association UAH was one of the founding organizations of AAIA. Jeff Thompson at UAH serves as the Executive Director of AAIA. UAH recently completed the 2002 survey of the aerospace industry in Alabama. 203 companies employ 36,253. Federal jobs are 36,799. Alabama Modeling & Simulation Council UAH is one of the principal partners in the AMSC.