Justin Low Joins Bank Independent as HR Manager

Bank Independent is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Low as the organization’s Human Resources Manager. Low joins the bank after spending the past five years as the Director of Human Resources for the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa. He was responsible for the oversight and direction of 270 employees. He also served on […]

Micro Meat and Orbital Assembly Team Up on Space-Based Food Production Venture

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Micro Meat, a pioneer in the alternative protein industry, and Orbital Assembly (OA), developer of space-based business parks with variable gravity, have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop cultivated meat production systems in space. Under the agreement, Micro Meat will install its proprietary meat production equipment aboard OA’s Pioneer-classTM space station […]

Invariant Corporation Continues To Expand; Adds Additional 23,000 Square Feet of Space

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Invariant Corporation, partnering with Freedom Real Estate and Turner Construction, has announced that they are breaking ground on a new suite in their existing facility in South Huntsville. Invariant moved into the new mixed-use facility at 4040 Chris Drive in July 2021 and has already outgrown the current space. With the expansion, the […]

A Guide to Evaluating Management vs. Leadership in Your Workplace

I was 21 years old when I was offered my first management position. I was working at a restaurant as a line cook when one of the managers left to take a general manager position at another restaurant. I was thrilled when he asked me to join him and work as his kitchen manager, and […]

i3 Holds Ribbon Cutting for New HQ

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Integration Innovation Inc. (i3) held a ribbon cutting for its new headquarters located on Rideout Road SW in Huntsville, AL. This ideal location is at the entrance to Redstone Arsenal and central to the technology of Huntsville. In October 2021, i3 became a 100% employee-owned company with the goal of moving to […]

Women’s Philanthropy Society Grants $100K to Local Women’s and Children’s Organizations

The Women’s Philanthropy Society of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is proud to partner with First Stop’s “S.A.F.E. Program for Homeless Women” with a $50,000 grant, and to support the National Children’s Advocacy Center’s “Handle with Care” project with a $50,000 for a total grant distribution of $100,000. The Women’s Philanthropy Society–established for women […]

Department of Defense Contract Review: Over $2 Billion Awarded Between September 26-30

This series from the Huntsville Business Journal covers Department of Defense (DoD) contracts awarded to Huntsville-Madison County and Alabama businesses. Each week, the Huntsville Business Journal provides you with an update to the various military contracts that local and state businesses are awarded. This entry covers contracts listed on the Department of Defense daily postings from Monday, September 26th – […]

Corporate Tax Season is Here: Are You Prepared?

For business owners in Huntsville and beyond, tax season is likely high on their list of priorities right now as the end of year quickly approaches. The Huntsville Business Journal recently met with Huntsville CPA Jared Sharp of Warren Averett to discuss recent developments and pro tips for businesses as they enter the year-end planning […]

Intuitive Announces Partnership with Seven States Power

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation (INTUITIVE®) and Seven States Power Corporation are launching a partnership to deliver an innovative, managed cybersecurity service for local power companies (“LPCs”) across the Tennessee Valley. The new joint service, called the Grid Cyber Protection Service (GCPS), will protect critical infrastructure while overcoming the staffing and budgetary challenges of going alone. […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Penny Nielsen of Mix 96.9

Sit Down With Success is a feature of the Huntsville Business Journal on entrepreneurs and their keys to success. This month’s individual is Penny Nielsen and his success with Mix 96.9.  If you’ve lived here for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard Mix 96.9 (WRSA-FM). Featuring a variety of music from the 80s-now, […]