Entries by Gus Wintzell

Bridge Street to add new national brand to HSV retail offerings

Bridge Street Town Centre is set to enhance its collection of brands with the arrival of Warby Parker, a popular direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand. The new store, occupying a 1,587-square-foot space next to The Cheesecake Factory, is scheduled to open its doors on September 14. This addition will bring Bridge Street’s number of retail stores to […]

UAH launches first of its kind AFROTC Program

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, has officially launched its Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) operating location. This program is unique, marking the first of its kind for the Air Force or Space Force ROTC in the United States. “We are incredibly proud to bring […]

Bank Independent employee graduates from Campus to Career program

Victor Alves, a banker at Bank Independent, officially graduated from the year-long Campus to Career (C2C) professional development program on July 26th and has now stepped into his new role as a credit analyst within the bank’s credit administration department. “Victor has seized every opportunity presented by the C2C program with a genuine eagerness to […]

Drake State announces new program with goal of boosting local workforce development

Drake State Community and Technical College is introducing a new pilot program, the Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course. This unique program, the first of its kind in the region, is being offered free of charge to participants. The course is specifically designed to equip graduates with the skills needed for a successful […]

HudsonAlpha wins $30M National Science Foundation grant

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has been selected as one of 39 teams nationwide to receive an Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) grant. The Institute’s Educational Outreach program will use this funding over the next three years to enhance STEM education for middle and high school students in the local community. “This grant […]

Marshall Space Flight Center announces latest executive hire

Roger Baird has been selected as associate director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, Baird will lead execution and integration of the center’s business operations, mission support enterprise functions, and budget management. In addition, he will be a senior adviser in advancing the direction of the center’s future. Baird […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces new Vice President

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), has announced the promotion of Mae Adams to Vice President, Private Banking Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “Mae’s dedication and expertise in private banking have been instrumental in delivering exceptional results for our clients. Her leadership and commitment to personalized service will continue to strengthen our […]

City of Huntsville to celebrate new Transit Center opening with free Orbit rides

After years of community input and public sessions, the city of Huntsville’s work on the new downtown transit center is coming to a close. Located at 521 Pratt Avenue NW next to Pinhook Creek, the new station will officially open on September 03, offering free rides throughout the month to celebrate the grand opening. In […]

Fleet Feet HSV partners with Hays Farm to kick of Fall with free community event

Fleet Feet Huntsville is gearing up for its highly anticipated Fleet Feet Fall Fitness Festival (F5) on September 7, 2024, at Hays Farm. This FREE community-focused event offers a day packed with fitness activities for all ages. The day kicks off with the Path to Positivity 5K Run at 8 a.m., followed by a Kids […]