13.5% of Huntsville Purchase Loans are for investment properties, 11th most in U.S.

In the heated residential real estate market of the last two years, one factor contributing to fierce competition and rising prices has been real estate investors. While many prospective homebuyers were drawn into the market with historically low interest rates and strong savings and investment returns, they have frequently found themselves outbid by corporate landlords […]

Fantasy Playhouse’s “Spotlight on the Future” Focuses on $19M Facility

Both residents and tourists can attest to the fact that Huntsville has a great deal to offer in addition to its business, military, and tech sectors. Its cultural patchwork is vibrantly patterned with overlapping threads of music, arts, entertainment, history, cuisine, sports, and much more.  Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre & Academy is a key element […]

Lamb, Myers Begin HudsonAlpha Executive Leadership Transition

Last week, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with members Neil Lamb, PhD, former Vice President for Educational Outreach, who will transition to the role of the President of the Institute; Rick Myers, PhD, former President and Science Director, who will serve as HudsonAlpha’s new Chief Scientific Officer and […]

Everbloom Health Opens Food Testing Facility at HudsonAlpha

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, located in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park, has a new resident – Everbloom Health, Incorporated, manufacturers of food products aimed towards those with medical dietary needs.  Everbloom’s dietary portfolio emphasizes the importance of barley as a foundational grain. People suffering from ailments of the kidneys are typically ordered to restrict the […]

WellStone announces mental health hiring event

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Do you want to be a part of building better access to mental healthcare across our state? Quality mental healthcare workers play a vital role in achieving this reality. WellStone, North Alabama’s nonprofit mental health center, is hosting a job fair on Friday, July  22, from 9am –4pm in hopes of filling […]

Job seekers invited to ReLaunch Career Fair on July 18 & 19 in Huntsville

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies to help bridge the gap between the under-resourced job seeker and our employers.  The ReLaunch Career Fair will provide opportunities for individuals who are changing careers, unemployed, underemployed, have dropped out of high […]

USTA Clay Court Nationals latest event to economically impact city

The United States Tennis Association (UTSA) is bringing in 224 young players this week for the 16-Under girls Clay Court Nationals. Those players, and their families, will also bring a financial windfall for the city. According to Joel Lamp of the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) the tournament from July 10-17 will have […]

Crestwood Medical Center nationally recognized for its high-quality cardiovascular care

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Crestwood Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment  of heart disease, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.  Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States […]

Huntsville Hospital Heart Center names new Vice President

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Morgan Dennis has been named Vice President of Huntsville Hospital’s Heart Center and Cardiovascular Service Line.  Dennis comes to the Rocket City from Tufts Medical Center Community Care in Boston, where he held numerous leadership roles including executive director, administrative director of medical surgical  specialties, and business manager. Before that, he served […]

Rent or Buy? A look into Huntsville’s housing market

Is it still cheaper to buy a house than it is to rent in Huntsville? A recent study from California based ATTOM Data Solutions found that while Madison County is included in the 58% of counties where it’s more affordable to buy a home, the gap between owning and renting is smaller than ever and […]