Mexibbean Island Grill Coming to North Huntsville

“Everything is irie mon.” In fact, something delightful is coming soon to the north side of town and it promises to be a tropical staycation for the taste buds.  Next month, restaurateur John C. Baker and his wife Shanice are opening their unique Mexican-Caribbean fusion dining experience in Huntsville’s Lincoln Mill Village area.  At the […]

Doster Construction Opens Huntsville Office

With more than $200 million worth of ongoing projects in Huntsville, Doster Construction decided to move closer to the action. So, the company has opened an office on Franklin Street in Huntsville. “We wanted to create a local presence for our clients and expand our reach in Huntsville,” said Walton Doster, President & CEO. “We’re […]

It’s a ‘Breeze’ to Travel from Huntsville to New Orleans and Tampa

‘Seriously nice’ carrier focuses on stimulating travel

All-New stayAPT Suites Breaks Ground in Huntsville

Travelers to the Rocket City will soon be able to experience new hotel brand stayAPT Suites with its residential suite-style rooms. The new hotel is under development at 210 West Park Loop, off University Drive near Westside Centre and Cummings Research Park. Guiding the stayAPT Suites experience is a design philosophy that abandons the traditional […]

Rick Davis to Head Up Research Park Leasing, Sales for NAI Chase Commercial

NAI Chase Commercial has hired Rick Davis as executive director, Research Park- Leasing & Sales in the Huntsville office. Davis, a former executive director of Cummings Research Park for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, will be responsible for all leasing activities for Corporate Park, Park Place, 4900 Bradford, 4811 Bradford Drive and other Chase properties […]

Popular Rolo’s Café Closes After 30 Years; Viet House Coming to Westbury Square

The elevated train has stopped for the final time at Rolo’s Café on Airport Road. After 30 years, the popular meat-and-three establishment is closed for good. Although a sign on the front window by the door says “Temporarily Closed,” a person who declined to provide her name confirmed that it’s permanent. Rolo Weaver opened his […]

After 20 years, Toyota Motor Plant Still Growing, Producing, Hiring and Investing

By the end of this year, Toyota Alabama will have the capacity to produce 900,000 engines per year.

Roberts Joins NAI Chase Commercial Real Estate as Associate Broker

David L. Roberts has been named associate broker with the Huntsville office of NAI Chase Commercial Real Estate. Roberts will be responsible for investment analysis, sales, acquisition and disposition, tenant services, valuation consulting, consulting service and client representation in Huntsville and surrounding markets. “We’re excited about Dave joining our team and broadening the level of […]

Hicks Named Bank Independent Assistant VP Sales

Amanda Hicks has joined Bank Independent as assistant vice president sales officer at the Huntsville Downtown Square location. A graduate of Athens State, Hicks brings more than 15 years of banking experience to Bank Independent with a focus on commercial lending. “I’m excited to offer commercial lending solutions to clients in the Huntsville market,” she […]

Lee High’s Derrick Gragg Answers Second Call to be AD at Northwestern

Huntsville’s Derrick Gragg has returned to his professional roots as a collegiate administrator, leaving a senior position at the NCAA offices in Indianapolis to become the athletic director at Northwestern University. The two-sport Lee High School star and Vanderbilt University wide receiver has spent more than a quarter-century in athletic administration. Except for the most […]