What is workforce development, anyways?

Whether you are working or unemployed, blue collar or professional, new to the workforce or a seasoned expert, it is likely you have participated in workforce development throughout your adult life. That being said, what comes to mind when one hears the term “workforce development” is usually based on one’s own personal experience.  In reality, […]

Sit Down With Success: A conversation with architect Jim Norton

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 […]

How tariffs can rebuild American manufacturing, create jobs, and strengthen the economy

The Potential Benefits of Tariffs: A Long-Term Solution for America Albert Einstein once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results. For decades, the U.S. has engaged in free trade policies that have led to the erosion of its manufacturing base, an increasing wealth gap, and growing dependence […]

Navigating difficult conversations: A leader’s guide to addressing low performance

One of the most challenging aspects of leadership for many managers is having to have difficult and uncomfortable conversations with their staff. This can be especially true when such a conversation becomes necessary in order to address poor job performance.  The following five key elements are important in order to make these discussions as smooth […]

If DeepSeek is the Sputnik moment in AI, Huntsville should get ready for launch!

As a native, it’s always fun to brag to people that the relatively unsung hero city of the space program was Huntsville. Yes, the rockets that brought man to the moon launched in Florida, but a lot of the science, math, technology, and stolen Nazi scientists were from right here in Alabama! NASA has had […]

Seven leadership styles to utilize in 2025

Managing a team or running an organization is no easy task. Understanding the different functions and approaches to leadership, however, can help.  It is worth noting that most leaders combine several styles of leadership or will rely on different approaches at different times to solve complex challenges.  Conflict can occur when management relies heavily on […]

Should You Self-Manage Your Rental Properties?

If you’re like most investors, you want to create extra income. Whether that was to pay off some bills or to build a savings to set a retirement in place for yourself because maybe your job isn’t going to give you the retirement plan you want. Or maybe a reason you want to buy rental […]

Is Warehouse Space a Good Investment?

There are so many ways to make money in real estate, whether you’re just getting started and you want to use strategies like wholesaling or maybe creative financing; or maybe you want to do the fix and flip model. But, in most cases, people seek real estate investing for the purpose of building wealth and […]

4 Big Retirement Risks—and How to Prepare for Them

By Brad Cardwell Some common retirement mistakes – such as overspending, investing too conservatively or veering away from your plan — are easy to avoid with a little discipline and forethought. Other risks, such as a health crisis or a market downturn, cannot be avoided, but they can be managed. Here are four of the […]

Is Now a Good Time to Still be in Real Estate?

So, the big question is, is now a good time to still be in real estate? As president of the Madison County Real Estate Investors Association, I get this question all the time. And it is a very vital question: Is the market going to stay strong or is it cooling off? If we had […]