Bank47 invites the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Huntsville headquarters

Bank47 will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the opening of its new headquarters in downtown Huntsville. Located at 415-A Church Street, the new space represents the bank’s bold identity and its growing presence across North Alabama, with a focus on building long-term financial partnerships rooted in trust […]

National Security in the Digital Age: INSA’s Common Threads Returns to Huntsville

For the fifth year, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) brought its Common Threads event to Huntsville. This year’s theme, Cyber Threats & the Evolving National Security Landscape, set the tone for unclassified and classified programming at the Jackson Center.  At the event, public and private sector leaders came together to network and address […]

Merit Bank Adds Familiar Faces to Leadership and Commercial Banking Team

Merit Bank has expanded its commercial banking teams with the addition of several experienced professionals. These strategic hires reflect the bank’s deep commitment to local leadership and relationship-based banking that supports the thriving business community across North Alabama. J.E.P. Buchanan joins as Senior Vice President. Entering his 35th year of banking in North Alabama, J.E.P. […]

ALM Turns 90 with Lofty Promises—but Do State Leaders’ Actions Match Their Words?

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) marked its 90th anniversary last week at a celebratory convention in Huntsville, touting decades of support for the state’s 465 cities and towns. Sherry Sullivan, mayor of Fairhope, was elected president and Rusty Jessup, mayor of Riverside, as its new vice president during the three-day convention. But while the […]

William Ming: Ming Commercial Real Estate Group, Principal and Qualifying Broker

William Ming lives in Athens, Alabama, where his family business, Ming Commercial Real Estate Group, is based. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Alabama in 2013 as a scholarship athlete and member of the football team, winning three national championships under Coach Nick Saban. At Ming CRE Group, William manages […]

Michael Portera: Sequoia, Inc., Vice President of Cyber Solutions

Michael Portera is the VP of Cyber Solutions at Sequoia, Inc. A graduate of Auburn, Michael gained IT consulting experience in Atlanta before moving to Huntsville in 2013. He became a respected professional within the defense sector, offering critical cybersecurity services. In 2020, he founded a cybersecurity company, which he sold in 2023. Now in […]

Daniel Gilfrich: Guidehouse, Inc., Associate Director

Daniel Gilfrich is a transformational leader in federal construction consulting, bridging digital and physical transformations for the government in Huntsville. He excels in program management, master planning, and organizational change. His leadership in Huntsville brings diverse teams together to drive collaboration, innovation, and progress. He understands not just the mission and complexity of critical projects, […]

Toni Eberhart: Booz Allen Hamilton, Strategic Communications Consultant

Toni Eberhart is a Strategic Communications Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she leads impactful initiatives that drive innovation and enhance communication strategies for government clients. Prior to joining Booz Allen, Toni held various leadership roles in manufacturing, commercial technology, and nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through her work with […]

Department of Defense and DARPA host networking events in Huntsville

Defense researchers, innovators, and industry leaders convened in Huntsville for a Department of Defense SciTech Connect Networking Event, which aimed to strengthen ties across the defense, science, and technology community. DoD SciTech Connect is a new initiative launched in December 2024 by the U.S Government.  According to the DoD, this new platform was created to […]

Dr. Jonathan Haynes: Jonathan Haynes Ministries, LLC, Founder

Dr. Jonathan Haynes is an award-winning recording artist from Gulfport, Mississippi, who has a passion to drive music as far as his mission reaches.  Jonathan has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the gospel industry. He is a six-time international best-selling author, mental health coach, educator, serial entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. […]