J.E.P. Buchanan Appointed Market President at FirstBank in Huntsville

FirstBank has announced that James Edward Propst “J.E.P.” Buchanan has been appointed Market President for Huntsville. In this role, Buchanan will oversee local teams and guide efforts to deliver a full range of financial products and services to customers in the area. “J.E.P.’s lifelong ties to Huntsville and decades of industry experience make him the […]

Toyota Adds 350 Jobs to Huntsville Plant, Invests $282 Million in New Production Line

This week, Toyota Alabama began production on three new part lines for differentials that are vital to the company’s Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia trucks.  These new differential production lines represent a $282 million investment from the manufacturer, along with the addition of 350 jobs at the Huntsville plant.  A differential enables the wheels on the […]

Calhoun Community College to host job fair, community invited

Calhoun Community College’s Career Services department will host its Fall Job Fair on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Sparkman Building on the Huntsville campus. This event is free and open to Calhoun students, graduates, and all members […]

Exclusive: RCP Taps Veteran Real Estate Expert David Wilson to Lead Mixed-Use Assets

The Huntsville Business Journal has learned exclusively that RCP Companies, a leading mixed-use real estate development and investment firm, has appointed David Wilson, MAI as its new Director of Mixed-Use Assets.  In this role, Wilson will lead the strategic direction and overall asset management of RCP’s mixed-use portfolio, ensuring properties align with long-term investment goals, […]

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Visits UAH Campus, Shares Career and Life Advice with Students

Last week, NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio spoke to University of Alabama in Huntsville students on campus at the Charger Union Theater, discussing his storied career and path to becoming a space explorer.  By all accounts, Rubio has an impressive resume. In addition to his role as an astronaut, he is a board-certified family physician, flight […]

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 […]

NASA Collaborates with Local College to Boost Aerospace Training

Drake State Community and Technical College is enhancing its 15-year partnership with NASA’s High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) program through significant upgrades to its advanced manufacturing lab. The ongoing collaboration provides students with hands-on experience working on actual aerospace components and opportunities to engage directly with NASA engineers and mentors. As […]

Bank Independent Announces Leadership Transitions

Bank Independent has announced the appointment of Jason Windham as President of the bank and CJ Ryan as President of Interstate Billing Service, its wholly owned subsidiary. Macke Mauldin, Bank Independent CEO, has been President of the bank since 1996. “It has been an honor to serve as President of the bank for the past […]

Advance Your Career with UAH’s New Tuition Discount

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has announced the launch of the Charger EDGE (Educational Discount for Graduate Excellence) program, which provides a 25% tuition discount for eligible new and returning graduate students. With more than 70 master’s degree and graduate certificate programs, UAH offers flexible scheduling options, including both on-campus and online classes, […]

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

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 […]