Entries by Gus Wintzell

Southern States Bank adds new Huntsville Market President

Southern States Bank, a subsidiary of Southern States Bancshares (NDAQ: SSBK), announced the addition of their new Huntsville Market President, Senior Vice-President Chris Allen. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the bank while growing and originating new deposit and commercial loan relationships in the Madison County market. With over a decade of […]

City of Huntsville approves two projects to address homelessness and housing insecurity

In a response to the pressing issue of homelessness, the Huntsville City Council has approved two significant initiatives aimed at providing safe, affordable housing and critical support services to vulnerable populations within the community. The first initiative involves the approval of a project to construct a 42-unit multi-family development on Venona Avenue, utilizing funds partially […]

Huntsville’s Century BMW among national winners of BMW Center of Excellence Award

BMW of North America, a major player in the United State’s automotive industry since 1975, announced the recipients of its annual Center of Excellence (COE) awards. Among the list of 40 BMW dealers across the nation recognized for their achievements in sales, service, and customer experience, Huntsville’s very own Century BMW made the list. The […]

Mark your calendar! Downtown Huntsville releases full slate of events for 2024

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. has announced the schedule for the 2024 event season, which promises a series of unforgettable experiences in the Heart of Huntsville.  Kicking off the season is the Downtown Open, a free mini-golf experience set up around Courthouse Square. From April 18 through April 30, participants can enjoy creatively designed holes, courtesy of […]

North Alabama welcomes new chapter of National Association of Women in Construction

The construction industry in North Alabama reached a significant milestone as the North Alabama Chapter #396 of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) was officially chartered on March 28, 2024. Founding members gathered at 106 Jefferson Huntsville to commemorate this historic event. “This is a great organization to broaden and further develop females […]

GE Aerospace launches as independent public company following spin-off

As of April 02, 2024, GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) officially launched as an independent public company. This move comes after the completion of the GE Vernova spin-off. GE Aerospace will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “GE.” To commemorate the occasion, both GE Aerospace and GE Vernova will […]

Alumna Patricia “Patti” Martin elected to Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame

Patricia “Patti” Martin, an alumna of The University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH), has been selected to the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame (AEHOF). Martin graduated from The University of Alabama in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. In 1998, she earned a master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from UAH, a part of […]

Huntsville CVB announces new addition to marketing team

The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau has added a member to their marketing team Brent Boyd is the new Communications Manager and brings an extensive background in marketing and public relations to the position. As founder of CityVision, Inc. in 2004, a Birmingham-based multimedia advertising and publishing company specializing in hotel visitor TV channels, in-room publications, brochure distribution and travel guide publishing, Mr. Boyd has […]

New Orleans inspired coffee shop to touchdown at Redstone Gateway next month

Redstone Gateway is the new location for Beignets & Brew, a New Orleans style beignets and specialty coffee company. Beignets & Brew will offer walk up and drive-thru services, and feature a variety of beignets, coffee drinks, and breakfast sandwiches.  “Redstone Gateway is excited about this new-to-market concept. Travelers into Gate 9 will be able […]

Alabama-based business expands footprint in Tennessee with eight new team members

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announced its expansion in the Tennessee region by adding a new office in Memphis. On top of this announcement, the bank has announced that eight veteran bankers have joined the bank in the Memphis community. ServisFirst Bank Memphis welcomes Joel E. Smith as Market President; Scott Forman as […]