Over the course of his life, Jimmy Carter wore many hats — farmer, Naval officer, university professor, philanthropist, husband, father, and the 39th president of the United States. A role that spanned his adult life — before, during, and after his presidency — was that of Sunday school teacher. After leaving Washington in the 1980s, […]
Rodan Development announced this week that a two-phase industrial park will be developed in Decatur, Alabama, starting this year. Summit Commercial Park will sit on 25 acres off of Summit Drive SE and will be home to 10 buildings, totaling up to 400,000 square feet of industrial space designed for flexible industrial and commercial use. […]
Dear Readers, Happy New Year! As we cross the threshold into 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you all for the support that you have shown the Huntsville Business Journal over the past year. Your interest and partnership means the world to us and keeps us motivated to continue writing pieces that […]
LearningQUEST’s spring term is right around the corner. The organization, which partners with the Huntsville/Madison County Library, provides educational and enrichment opportunities to adult learners of all ages. Most of the group’s meetings take place at the Downtown Library, with some gatherings occurring at the South Huntsville Public Library. Groups that coalesce around specific interests, […]
Dear Readers, The team at the Huntsville Business Journal wishes you all a warm and happy holiday season! After weeks of hustle and preparation, we hope that you find a sense of peace and joy today. We are so grateful to be a part of the vibrant community of Huntsville. We look forward to everything […]
Bank Independent has held an annual Toy Share Drive for 14 years running. This year, they collected a record 5,039 toys. Additionally, close to $3,000 in cash was donated. The bank partners with local organizations to ensure that the toys reach children from low-income families in time for the holidays. “We are deeply grateful to […]
WellStone’s pediatric crisis care center received a generous matching gift this week when an anonymous supporter made a $150,000 donation. Each contribution made to WellStone will automatically double — until the $150,000 gift has been matched. The matching gift applies to donations of all sizes, as well as naming opportunities. “This is such an important […]
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber hosted a Redstone Update on December 11 at the Von Braun Center. The day’s events began at 8 a.m. and included updates on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Space & Missile Defense Command, and Redstone Arsenal. Jeff Gronberg, CEO of deciBel Research, moderated a panel discussion […]
Bank Independent has been named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for the fifth consecutive year. The designation is awarded by Business Alabama Magazine and Best Companies Group. “Being named one of the best companies to work for in Alabama for the fifth consecutive year is a true testament to […]
Drake State has partnered with the Huntsville Tech Federation Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) chapter in a move that will address workforce needs while providing high-paying jobs to program graduates. Representatives from six leading manufacturing companies were present at Drake State on the morning of December 6 to formalize the partnership through a signing ceremony. The […]
