ServisFirst Bank has announced the appointment of Jim Holtkamp as Regional CEO, Huntsville and Executive Vice President. In this role, Holtkamp will oversee the bank’s regional banking operations, support commercial market growth, and work with local teams to serve clients across North Alabama. “Jim has played an essential role in the development and success of […]
Dr. Yu Lei, a professor in the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support research on the removal and conversion of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are synthetic chemicals that are difficult to break down because of their […]
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is partnering with local and regional colleges and universities to connect college students with career opportunities in the Rocket City. College students home on holiday break are invited to attend the Huntsville ASmartPlace College Career Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Atrium at Redstone Federal […]
Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate has announced that five additional brands—Free People, Free People Movement, Ferren Boutique, VSL Nail Spa, and a forthcoming American restaurant from Power Brands Hospitality—will join Hattie B’s Hot Chicken at Stadium Commons as part of phase one of the development project. Located at 3312 S Memorial Parkway, the highly anticipated commercial […]
Tango Tango commemorated its move to the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 8. The Tango Tango team hosted visitors from all across north Alabama at a ceremony at its new local headquarters at HudsonAlpha, including United States Representative Dale Strong (R-5th Congressional District), Alabama State Representative Rex Reynolds […]
Thompson Gray has moved into its new headquarters at Hays Farm. The relocation reflects the company’s continued growth and its ongoing presence in the Huntsville region, where it supports Department of Defense customers. The new headquarters is located in South Huntsville’s Hays Farm development, which includes retail and green space and is situated near Redstone […]
Eli Lilly plans to invest more than $6 billion in Huntsville with the development of a new manufacturing facility, according to the company. The facility will focus on domestic production of small molecule synthetic and peptide medicines, including oral GLP-1 treatments. Once built, the project is expected to create approximately 450 jobs, including positions for […]
Following the success of the landmark LPN Launch Program collaboration between Drake State Community and Technical College and Huntsville Hospital, both institutions proudly announced the new RN Launch Program with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The signing event took place Monday, December 1, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Nursing […]
Bank Independent was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for the sixth consecutive year. This annual program, now in its fourteenth year, was created by Business Alabama magazine and Best Companies Group to recognize employers that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and overall employee experience. “This recognition […]
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with startup accelerator gener8tor, has launched its Fall 2025 AgTech Accelerator featuring 10 startup companies selected for the cohort. This 7-week pre-accelerator non-investment program will provide concierge support and connections for early-stage agricultural startups to advance their technologies, attract investment and grow their businesses. “This cohort of ten companies […]
