Entries by Sarah Zupko

Retirement Foundations: A Conversation with Morgan Stanley’s John Jeffery, Corporate Retirement Director and Financial Advisor

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John Jeffery  305 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801  John.Jeffery@morganstanley.com  256-650-4015  John Jeffery | Huntsville, AL | Morgan Stanley Wealth Management John Jeffery is an experienced financial services professional concentrating in corporate retirement plans. John has worked in Huntsville’s Morgan Stanley office since 2010 and has served as a Corporate Retirement Director since 2012, focusing exclusively […]

American Exchange Project explores partnership in Huntsville for civic exchange program

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Today, fewer than 4% of new marriages are between Democrats and Republicans.  This was just one data point shared by David McCullough III when he spoke to The Huntsville Rotary Club on September 16 about the urgent need for civic education and domestic cultural exchange.  McCullough, who happens to be the grandson of the late […]

Two opportunities to hear from national security expert Asha Castleberry-Hernandez

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United Women of Color will serve as the title sponsor for a set of events featuring Asha Castleberry-Hernandez, a national security expert, author, Army veteran, former Biden-Harris administration appointee, and university professor. Castleberry-Hernandez will speak at three events during her visit to Huntsville from September 10 to 12. There are two opportunities to hear Professor […]

LAUNCH celebrates 10 years, unveils strategic plan for North Alabama

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Marking a decade of service to North Alabama, LAUNCH Regional Partnership gathered elected officials, community and business leaders, and residents for a “State of the Region” address on Thursday, August 14 at Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur. The all-volunteer organization was created to encourage collaboration among the state’s 10 northernmost counties. LAUNCH Chair […]

Stites & Harbison Opens Office in Huntsville

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Stites & Harbison, PLLC has opened a new office in Huntsville, Ala., marking the law firm’s first location in Alabama. Stites & Harbison is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm with multiple offices across eight states — Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. The firm represents clients throughout the United States and […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate Ranked #1 in Alabama for 6th Year, Rises to #57 Nationally

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For the sixth consecutive year in a row, Matt Curtis Real Estate has been named the top real estate team in Alabama. The team also continues to climb the national ratings, now landing at #57 among the top 100 real estate teams in the nation.  “This recognition is a testament to our amazing team, the […]

Steelcase Foundation grant to bolster local education nonprofit’s expansion into Limestone County

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Free 2 Teach has received a $30,000 grant from the Steelcase Foundation to support its expansion into Limestone County. The funding will assist the organization in extending its services to teachers and staff at 20 additional schools within Athens City Schools and Limestone County Schools. “The Steelcase Foundation proudly supports Free 2 Teach and its […]

#BoldFemaleEnergy: Seeking to help build community, confidence, and financial success

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Sarah Smith has a talent for building community. At the outset of her career, Smith took an active role in creating a network of potential clients, colleagues, and mentors by extending personal invitations to meet over coffee or lunch. As Smith, a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, came into her own, she wanted to create […]

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. seeks new executive leadership

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Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) recently announced the resignation of President & CEO Rob Buddo. Buddo’s last day will be Friday, May 23, 2025, as he has accepted a new position in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Buddo joined DHI in 2022. “Rob helped shape where we are today,” said Mark Russell, Board Chair of […]

New retail development announced in Jones Valley

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A new retail development is planned for the Jones Valley area, with completion expected in spring 2026. Lendon Corner, a shopping center that will feature up to four retail spaces, will be developed by Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate. The new development will be anchored by Sweet Pineapple, a locally-owned gift boutique established in 2013 by […]