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Torch Receives Community Philanthropy Award

Bill Roark — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:29:00 +0000

Torch Technologies was presented a “Community Philanthropy Award” by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville during this year’s annual Summit on Philanthropy awards banquet. At the Summit on Philanthropy, members of the Huntsville community were recognized by the Community Foundation’s with various Philanthropy Awards. The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville stated, “Torch Technologies has made giving back part of their corporate culture. We were honored to award them a Community Philanthropy Award at this year’s Summit on Philanthropy for their giving spirit. From prioritizing generosity as part of their ESOP transaction, to investing in the Catalyst Endowment, to numerous community partnerships, their philanthropic leadership is an inspiration.”

Other award recipients included Joe and Pam Alexander, Dynetics, Jean McCrady, Vector Wealth Strategies, LLC, and Mike and Patty Lowe.

Torch selected as a “Best Place to Work” for Third Consecutive Year

Bill Roark — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:00:12 +0000

Torch Technologies is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Huntsville/Madison County. Torch was honored as a “Best Place to Work” in the x-large business category of 251+ local employees at the eleventh annual Best Places to Work awards luncheon on Tuesday, April 10.

The program, held at the Von Braun Center North Hall, was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County. More than 170 companies were nominated, and 15 were named as the “Best Places to Work.” This is the fifth time Torch has been named a “Best Place to Work” by the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County, receiving recognition in 2008, 2012, 2016, and again in 2017.

Quantum Workplace, a national company that specializes in measuring workplace satisfaction, measured and selected companies based on the following criteria: team effectiveness, retention probability, alignment with goals, trust with co-workers, individual contribution, manager effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, work engagement and people practices. The selections were based solely on anonymous employee survey inputs, and the top three companies from each category were awarded.

Torch President John Watson said, “We are honored to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Huntsville/Madison County for the third consecutive year. Great people make up the core of every great company. Thank you to all of our employee-owners who truly make Torch the best place to work.”

Torch Technologies Breaks Ground on Corporate Headquarters Renovation and New Conference Center

Bill Roark — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:00:45 +0000

Today Torch Technologies announced a major construction project to renovate and occupy a new headquarters facility and conference center. The announcement was celebrated with a groundbreaking event at the site of the new conference center. Torch’s sister company, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, recently acquired the office buildings located at 4090 South Memorial Parkway and 4035 Chris Drive as well as approximately twelve surrounding acres. Torch has partnered with Freedom Real Estate & Capital to develop the properties and Torch will serve as the anchor tenant of the multi-tenant facility which will be named The Freedom Center. The project development partners include Matheny Goldmon Architecture and Turner Construction.

The construction will include a total renovation of the 40,000 SF four story 4090 South Memorial Parkway building, construction of a new 10,000+ SF conference center and a partial renovation of the 40,000 SF four story building at 4035 Chris Drive. The 4035 Building currently serves as the headquarters for Torch Technologies, Inc. and Invariant, LLC as well as Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC.

The newly constructed 10,000+ sq. ft. conference center will connect the buildings located at 4090 South Memorial Parkway and 4035 Chris Drive. When completed, the combined properties will be named The Freedom Center. Torch will fully occupy the building currently at 4090 South Memorial Parkway, the new Conference Center and a portion of the building at 4035 Chris Drive.

John Watson, President of Torch Technologies, commented that “We are excited to be growing and be in a position to establish a permanent Corporate Headquarters in southeast Huntsville. We are anxious to complete the new facilities for our employee owners as well as the customers we serve on Redstone Arsenal. This is a major milestone for our company and we’re looking forward to completing the construction by the end of the year.”

Bill Roark, CEO of Torch Technologies & Freedom Real Estate & Capital added “It is satisfying to kickoff this milestone project, for Torch and Freedom Real Estate, and to contribute to further development in southeast Huntsville. We are particularly proud to name the combined facility The Freedom Center, in honor of the many Military members, as well as civilians, who fight and work every day to keep our country free.”