As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), it’s crucial to reflect on the origins and impact of this important safety campaign. Initiated by a group of dedicated Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff members in 1997, NWZAW aimed to raise awareness about the critical importance of safety in work…
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Welcome to the vibrant communities that Sain Associates calls home! Whether you’re a client planning a business trip or just curious about the towns where Sain has offices, we’ve compiled a comprehensive local market guide to help you make the most of your visit. From the historic local charm of Pulaski, Tennessee, to the bustling…
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This time last year there were an estimated 220,000 revelers in downtown Mobile, Alabama celebrating Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, translated to “Fat Tuesday” in French, is a preamble to the Lenten season as Catholics prepare to fast from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and is always the Wednesday…
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Each October, Sain Associates names a Spirit of Lauren Award recipient in memory of Lauren Nickles, a beloved coworker who passed away in 2017. While working at Sain, Lauren exuded hospitality, kindness, commitment, persistence, and a positive attitude. We come together annually to celebrate the lessons that Lauren taught us by recognizing an employee who…
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For the past decade, I have been honored to be a member of the Mobile Lions Club, a remarkable organization committed to serving our community and making a positive impact. The Mobile Lions Club is the 2nd oldest Lions Club in Alabama and the oldest along the Gulf Coast. My journey with the Lions Club…
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This past Saturday was the 13th Annual Trent Holt 5K held in Pulaski, Tennessee. The race honors the memory of Trent Holt, the son of our Pulaski Branch Manager Richard Holt and his wife Leigh Ann and younger brother to Zach Holt. Proceeds from the 5K benefit the Trent Holt Scholarship Fund, which celebrates the…
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Born and raised on a farm outside of Pulaski, Tennessee, I always thought my first order of business after high school would be to move to the city. And I did. I attended Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee and later moved to Nashville and worked there for a couple of years. However, the position was…
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Sain Associates is currently assisting multiple municipalities across the state to achieve compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements within public rights-of-way. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is a wide-ranging civil rights law that is intended to protect against discrimination based on disability. A portion of this law governs the steps a…
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As a Senior Project Manager at Sain, I lead our transportation and sustainability practices in the Traffic Department to help communities plan for future growth. Sain’s approach is to take a look at the community as a whole to map out a plan that will include transportation analysis to shape a community’s future growth and…
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In his best-selling memoir Tuesdays with Morrie, author Mitch Albom writes about a series of visits he made to his professor, Morrie Schwartz, as he gradually died from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Albom shares many life lessons he learned from his mentor and friend. Our Community Bible Study Men’s Group in Trussville had a similar…
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