A long-hoped for wish from thousands of folks is coming true. Trader Joe’s, the legendary supermarket chain, is opening a store in Huntsville at MidCity District. Mayor Tommy Battle confirmed the news Wednesday in his annual State of the City Address. “Huntsville has been waiting for a long time for this one,” he said. “As […]
For the City of Huntsville, it is the same song, 12th verse. And it is sweet music. For the 12th time in 12 years, since Mayor Tommy Battle first assumed office, Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s Rating Services have awarded Huntsville Triple-A credit ratings. Triple-A is the highest mark a city can achieve […]
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama is recruiting for 150 positions to meet immediate production and skilled maintenance needs. The job openings are part of the Huntsville engine plant’s $830 million expansion, originally announced in 2019. In a news release, the company said assembly lines will increase annual engine production to 900,000 with 1,800 total employees by […]
A west Huntsville development is stepping up its game in the housing industry. JCF Living, developers of Virtuoso Living, will build a three-story clubhouse – the first of its kind in the Southeast. This state of the art building will be in addition to its current clubhouse. The unique community considers its apartment units as […]
Buoyed by its U.S. News ranking as the most affordable place to live in the country and the best place to live in Alabama, Huntsville has been named one of the best places to live in the country in the news magazine’s latest issue. The Rocket City landed at No. 15 in U.S. News‘ 150 […]
Huntsville’s growth is putting a strain on the housing market with a limited number of properties in its inventory. Now, a new analysis shows rental prices are rising above the national average during the global pandemic. In fact, Huntsville had the seventh-highest increase at 10.5 percent, according to the analysis by AdvisorSmith. The numbers showed: […]
The Small Business Administration and the Department of Treasury recently issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions about Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness. Below is a summary of the key information from the released FAQs: The FAQs clarified that C-corporation owner-employee health and retirement benefits are eligible PPP expenses in addition to their $100,000 salary cap. Eligible […]
The Alabama Automotive Manufacturing Association recently named Toyota Alabama as a 2020 Supplier of the Year. The award recognizes manufacturing suppliers for outstanding achievements in areas such as innovation, quality, safety and commitment to the community. “Toyota’s incredible response throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has gone above and beyond to address the situation, develop plans and […]
For its work in helping improve the business environment of south Huntsville, the South Huntsville Main Business Association received five Awards of Excellence for 2019-2020 projects from Main Street Alabama. Main Street Alabama celebrates local program successes with the announcement of the seventh Annual Awards of Excellence. The awards honor projects and individuals that make […]
The wait is over for Huntsville residents seeking access to pediatric care in the after-hours. Urgent Care for Children, a Birmingham-based pediatric urgent care provider, opened its doors Thursday for patients ages 21 and under with minor illnesses and injuries. The newest clinic, at 2785 Carl T. Jones Drive across from Valley Bend Shopping Center, […]
