Madison County Ranks Among Top 10 Best Counties to Live in America

Madison County has secured a spot among the best places to live in the nation, ranking seventh out of 2,764 counties in Niche’s 2025 list of “Best Counties to Live in America.” The county also claimed the top ranking within Alabama. Niche’s rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of factors such as quality of […]

BRIDGES Engine Advances to Final Round of NSF Regional Innovation Challenge

On Thursday, the U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced that the BRIDGES Engine proposal has advanced as a finalist in the program. The BRIDGES Engine is led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, with co-leads at Auburn University and the University of Tennessee. Of the more than 300 entries that […]

City of Madison Honors Victims and First Responders in 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Toyota Field

On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four commercial planes. Two of those planes struck the World Trade Center in New York City. Another hit the west side of the Pentagon, and another crashed in an open field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people lost their lives as a result of the 9/11 attacks. On Thursday, […]

Small Businesses Take Center Stage as Chamber Marks 40th Gala

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber marked a milestone last week with its 40th Annual Small Business Awards Gala at the Von Braun Center. While the evening began with a brief technical issue during the opening video, the program soon found its rhythm, celebrating the companies and individuals who keep Huntsville’s economy dynamic and resilient. Recognizing the […]

Momentum Leaders Helps Huntsville Women Rise in Business

In today’s business climate, the world around us is moving faster than ever. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, remote work continues to reshape office dynamics, and decisions are being made in real time. For women, these challenges are often layered with family responsibilities and shifting professional landscapes. One local organization, Momentum Leaders, is […]

Huntsville Artists Shine at Stellar Gospel Music Awards

The Huntsville Music Office is celebrating the success of two of its own after the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards on Saturday, Aug. 16. ADIA Andrews, a Huntsville native and official Music Ambassador for the city, won New Artist of the Year and took home Song of the Year for “Amen,” a collaboration with […]

Bank Independent’s Penny Camp Named to Leadership Alabama Class XXXV

Bank Independent has announced that Penny Camp, Executive Vice President and newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer, has been named to Leadership Alabama Class XXXV, a prestigious statewide leadership program that brings together accomplished professionals to foster stronger communities and a brighter future for Alabama. “Penny is a thoughtful, forward-thinking leader who deeply understands the importance […]

Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® Announces Prestigious Annual Award Winners

The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR) has announced the winners of its annual awards, honoring professionals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the real estate industry and meaningful service to the Huntsville community. The awards recognize those whose contributions have significantly impacted both their profession and the region they serve. HAAR REALTOR® of the […]

Why Food Manufacturers Are Looking to Huntsville

Huntsville has secured the No. 3 spot in the nation for food manufacturing in the newly released 2025 Best Places for Food Manufacturing Insights Report by Global Location Strategies (GLS), a top global site selection and location strategy firm. The report ranked 387 metro areas across the U.S., combining more than 100 factors related to […]

ServisFirst Bank Maintains Top 5 Spot for Performance in $10B–$50B Bank Tier

ServisFirst Bank has secured the No. 5 spot on American Banker’s annual ranking of top-performing publicly traded banks with assets between $10 billion and $50 billion, according to data compiled by Capital Performance Group using S&P Global Market Intelligence and regulatory filings. The ranking is based on year-end 2024 financial data. The Birmingham, Ala.-based lender, […]