Bank Independent Celebrates Groundbreaking of West Madison Location

Bank Independent’s North Alabama roots run deep–it began in Leighton with a group of farmers who pooled their resources following the closure of the area’s only bank. Recognizing the needs of the community, they opened the Bank of Leighton in 1947.  The new organization was renamed First Colbert Bank in 1965, then in 1967 it […]

Local Wealth Manager Named to 2022 Forbes Best-in-State, Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Lists

Forbes recently announced that Shari Burnum, CEO of Investor’s Resource located in Madison, has been recognized on both the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors in the state of Alabama.   The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors awards help to level the playing field between states with large, affluent populations and others, […]

Location, Location, Location: Starting Your Small Business, Part 4

This is the fourth part of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  Now that you have your roadmap established for starting your new business, it’s time for the next step: pinning your future business’s location on the map. As any commercial real […]

National unemployment research shows 2.2% increase in Huntsville Metro

At the national level, many key employment indicators in the U.S. look similar to before the COVID-19 pandemic, and robust employment growth plays a part in that. But the impact the coronavirus had on employment can’t be overstated.  Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that job losses in the spring of 2020 […]

Huntsville’s CommentSold Announces New President

Huntsville – CommentSold, the leading digital commerce solution that enables retail businesses to unlock sales growth through live and social selling, recently announced that it has appointed Steven Power as the company’s new President. This is a new role that will build out CommentSold’s executive team, bringing extensive operational leadership experience. Power has been working with CommentSold for the last […]

Hughes Properties Update Part 2: A Step Forward

After 28 years of dedicated service, Betty Hughes is retiring from Hughes Properties. This was first announced in November 2021. Betty plans to consult and spend time with  her family and volunteer with non profit organizations.   Betty has had a distinguished career including recently being inducted into the National Association of Realtors RPAC Hall of […]

Huntsville Madison County Builders Association to Host OSHA Training Institute Education Center

The Huntsville Madison County Builders Association (HMCBA) has been selected as a Host Training Organization by Volunteer State Community College’s OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Center.  OTI Education Centers offer courses designed to reduce workplace fatalities and injuries by teaching the application of OSHA standards for hazard recognition and prevention. OSHA authorizes OTI Education Centers […]

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners Adds to Alabama Expansion; Acquires Huntsville’s SportsMED

HUNTSVILLE –  U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP), the rapidly-expanding network for private orthopaedic practices in the Southeastern United States, announces the acquisition of  SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center (SportsMED) of Huntsville, Alabama furthering the network’s expansion in the Southeast. SportsMED is the eighth acquisition for USOP, contributing to a platform that now supports 89 physicians across 34 locations in Alabama and Mississippi. […]

Celebrating the Glorious Return of Cosmic Christ

Time and weather are often unkind to outdoor pieces of art. Especially large-scale installations, such as the “Cosmic Christ” mosaic that adorns the First Baptist Church on Governor’s Drive in Huntsville.  Over the years, this eye-catching work of art had been deteriorating piece by piece. It was not uncommon for churchgoers to find little bits […]

Third Time’s the Charm: Boeing Starliner Heads to ISS

After two failed previous attempts, Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft successfully entered orbit on Thursday night after separating from the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket.  An excited crowd gathered in the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s exhibition hall for the viewing event. Prior to the countdown, guests explored the USSRC’s newest exhibit, “Planet Pioneers,” […]