June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and Huntsville Animal Services is celebrating in the best way possible—by helping cats and kittens find loving homes. From March to October, shelters nationwide experience an uptick in kittens and nursing cats. Whether you can adopt, foster or support Animal Services through donations, now is the perfect time […]
Innovate Alabama has awarded more than $3.3 million in SBIR/STTR supplemental grants to 20 small businesses across Alabama, empowering them to scale cutting-edge technologies and create jobs. Of the 20 grants awarded, 11 will benefit startups based in North Alabama. The Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program provides non-dilutive funding to companies that have previously received […]
Invariant Corporation has announced the appointment of Bill Roark to its Board of Directors. A seasoned entrepreneur and respected leader in the defense industry, Roark brings more than three decades of Department of Defense-related experience to Invariant’s strategic leadership. Roark is the co-founder of Torch Technologies, Inc., co-founder of Starfish Holdings, the parent company of […]
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 […]
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. […]
Bank Independent has promoted Malania Nesbitt to Senior Vice President – Chief Credit Officer. In this role, she will continue to lead the Credit Administration Department and report to Preuit Mauldin, Executive Vice President of Credit Administration. Nesbitt joined Bank Independent in 1994 and has held multiple leadership positions within the organization. She serves on […]
Bank Independent has appointed Stacy Suggs as Executive Vice President — Chief Risk Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing a range of risk-related functions, including Credit Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Internal and External Audits. Suggs has been with Bank Independent since 1988 and previously served as Chief Operations Officer. Her […]
Bank Independent has appointed Hallie Mauldin as its Culture and Engagement Officer, a newly created position focused on team member engagement and organizational culture. Mauldin will lead initiatives that enhance team member experience and engagement across the organization. She most recently served as Community Engagement Officer and has been instrumental in advancing college partnerships, career […]
ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, is marking its 20th anniversary this May, having first opened in 2005. The bank remains focused on its stated mission of prioritizing customer service. The Birmingham-based bank maintains a disciplined strategy for expansion and growth, focusing on operational efficiency and targeted recruitment within its markets—factors it cites as […]
ServisFirst Bank has announced the addition of Jacob Abbott as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “We are thrilled to have Jacob Abbott join our team in Huntsville,” states Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “His experience and commitment to the community make him a great fit for our […]
