The Final Stretch: Starting Your Small Business, Part 8

This is the eighth and final part of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  As your dream business draws ever closer to becoming a reality, it’s time to put the last finishing touches on it and tie up a few loose ends. […]

United Way of Madison County announces three year partnership to address community needs

The United Way of Madison County continues its 79-year mission of giving back to the local community with the announcement that it has selected 27 nonprofit partner agencies to work with United Way over the next three years. Each of these organizations will receive grant funding and work closely with United Way to address targeted […]

Regional Administrator to recognize North Alabama small business for “Made in America” mission

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region IV Administrator, Allen Thomas, in his commitment to support small businesses manufacturing goods and products “Made in America”, recently surveyed the 9 SBA districts in the Southeast United States to determine and recognize firms creating impact through manufacturing efforts in their local communities. “Manufacturing businesses create great jobs […]

Huntsville’s Department of Defense Contracts Review: July 04 – July 08

This new series from the Huntsville Business Journal will cover DoD contracts awarded to Huntsville-Madison County businesses. Each week, the Huntsville Business Journal will provide you with an update to the various military contracts that local businesses are awarded. The first entry covers contracts listed on the Department of Defense daily postings from Monday July […]

The Beach Company hosts grand opening, ribbon cutting at The Range

Huntsville, AL – Yesterday, The Beach Company hosted a ribbon-cutting celebrating the grand opening of The Range, a new commercial office building at the western gateway into Huntsville on Governors Drive, and announced its first tenant, Bridgeworth Wealth Management. “The Bridgeworth team is thrilled to be the Range’s first tenant and is very pleased with […]

ALEX: The Alabama Experience set to impact Alabama’s workforce at the World Games

Sports, arts, and entertainment were not only the highlights of the World Games that began in Birmingham, Alabama this past weekend. Meet ALEX, an immersive, first-hand workforce experience that aims to help personify Alabama’s workforce development. ALEX: The Alabama Experience is a mobile exhibit, featuring a collection of interactive kiosks and informational pieces, as well […]

How will the threat of recession impact Huntsville businesses? Experts chime in

Shoppers these days are feeling the crunch every time they pull out their wallets–prices of consumer goods and services are rising ever higher from the grocery store to the housing market. At the same time, businesses both large and small are dealing with the fallout from consumers who are becoming more selective in their spending […]

Nashville Soccer Club to launch MLS NEXT Pro Team in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL – The City of Huntsville and Nashville Soccer Club announced today the launch of their MLS NEXT Pro team in Huntsville, Ala. which will debut in 2023 playing at Joe Davis Stadium. “Soccer has consistently been one of the most popular and fastest growing sports in our region,” said the City of Huntsville […]

Property Taxes Are 6.9% Of Alabama’s Tax Revenue, Lowest in U.S.

Despite many economic experts’ worst fears early in the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local government budgets have proven resilient over the last two years. With much of the economy shut down or hobbled as a result of the pandemic, forecasters initially worried that states and localities would collect substantially lower amounts of sales and income […]

HSV Airport awarded $10 Million in BIL Funding

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has received a $10 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration that will be used to improve amenities and access in the airport terminal. The allocation is part of the $1 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program grants announced Thursday. “These funds will mean an improved experience for all our passengers at Huntsville International,” said Butch […]