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 […]
On Tuesday, May 6, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville hosted its 12th annual Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference. This event provides professional development and networking opportunities for the nonprofit community, including staff, board members, and volunteers. Ann Kvach, Director of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, spoke with the Huntsville Business Journal to […]
The Women’s Economic Development Council (WEDC) Foundation has announced its 2025 class of honorees for the annual Women Honoring Women recognition, spotlighting five North Alabama leaders for their achievements in business, education, community service, and nonprofit innovation. The honorees were revealed on April 29 at Redstone Federal Credit Union’s Twickenham location in Huntsville. The announcement […]
Last week, the Go Build Alabama campaign launched its updated training page, a centralized resource for skilled trades education in the Yellowhammer State. The training page features a user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career tech programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications. Go Build Alabama is a campaign that was created by […]
The entrepreneurial energy of North Alabama was on full display at this year’s Launch Tank competition, where innovative businesses from across the region were recognized for their contributions to local economic growth and community development. Now in its fourth year, the Shark Tank-styled Launch Tank 2025 drew a record number of applications and registrations, underscoring […]
Bank Independent has announced the promotion of DeMarco McClain to Area President for Madison County. “DeMarco’s leadership, deep knowledge of the market, and commitment to our mission make him the ideal leader to continue building our presence in Madison County,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “He has earned the trust of his team, […]
In a major win for Alabama’s public sector workers and their families, Governor Kay Ivey has signed SB 199—the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025—into law. The legislation, which goes into effect July 1, 2025, grants paid parental leave to public school educators, community college staff, and state employees for the first […]
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber continues to partner with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies to help bridge the gap between the under-resourced job seeker and local employers. Job seekers are invited to attend the upcoming ReLaunch Job Fair on Tuesday, April 15, at First Baptist Church […]
For those of us who were around for the early days of the internet, you may recall a strange email or two from a Nigerian or Saudi prince. Maybe you won a sweepstakes that you never entered. What a surprise when you got notified that a mysterious and vaguely distant relative had passed away, but […]
With a career spanning over 30 years and nearly 1,000 projects to his name, Huntsville architect Jim Norton has built a reputation for thoughtful, high-quality design. Originally from Cookeville, Tenn., Norton specializes in both residential and commercial architecture, with a portfolio that includes everything from playhouses and office buildings to churches and custom homes. He […]
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