The City Council meeting on December 5 discussed a variety of topics including the successful refinancing of city debt, which saved $1.5 million in taxpayer funds, and the city’s triple A bond rating. Rod Kanter, a partner at Bradley Law Firm, highlighted Huntsville’s strong financial management in relation to refinancing its debt and funding projects. […]
The City of Huntsville has been awarded the highest credit rating for the 16th year in a row. The nation’s top two credit rating agencies, Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, have both assigned their highest rating to Huntsville. Similar to an individual’s FICO score, these assessments evaluate the City’s financial reliability. […]
Karen Reeves, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of North Alabama, spoke to The Huntsville Rotary Club on November 19 about five common scams that impact consumers and how to avoid becoming a victim of one. “It began with a group of businessmen that came together years ago — back in the […]
Six students from the University of North Alabama (UNA) have been named recipients of the 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship, recognized by representatives from both UNA and Bank Independent. The undergraduate scholarship recipients are: Henry Ajualip Huarcas, Freshman, Computer Science Ashton D. Bright, Sophomore, Criminal Justice Kadi A. Norato, Junior, Nursing Devin Wesley Riggs, […]
Bank Independent has been recognized as one of America’s Top 200 Most Loved Workplaces in Newsweek Magazine’s annual list, developed by Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). The bank secured the 54th spot, making it the highest-ranked financial institution in Alabama and the third overall company from the state, trailing only […]
Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate (CBCMRE) is marking its 50th year of continuous operation in Huntsville’s commercial real estate market. The company is also celebrating 40 years of service by D. Scott McLain, who has played a key role in the firm’s growth since joining in 1984. Founded in 1974 by Gene McLain, CBCMRE […]
CBRE Capital Markets’ Debt & Structured Finance team has successfully arranged a $16.5 million loan to refinance Westbury Square, a 117,689-square-foot neighborhood shopping center in Huntsville, Alabama. The CBRE team, consisting of Richard Henry, Mike Ryan, Brian Linnihan, and Taylor Crowder, represented Branch Properties, the owner of Westbury Square, which was acquired in March 2018. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Athens State University has teamed up with Bank Independent to introduce a new Affinity Card program, aimed at offering debit and credit cards that benefit both users and the university. With every new card opened, Bank Independent will contribute $25 to the university, providing ongoing financial support for various initiatives. To mark the launch of […]
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