Turner Construction Company Wins Contract to Build New Huntsville City Hall

Huntsville’s new City Hall is now a step closer with the signing of a contract between Turner Construction Company and the City of Huntsville to build both the new City Hall building and the adjoining parking garage.  Construction will take place at the location of the current parking garage on Fountain Circle, directly across the street […]

U.S. Space & Rocket’s LIFT Academy: Preparing Young Adults for the Future

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) recently hosted its inaugural Leadership, Inspiration, Focus and Teamwork (LIFT) Academy at Space Camp®. The LIFT Academy was developed to assist young adults by providing them with the tools needed for success in college, careers, and life.  It was a three-day program filled with leadership development, teamwork building, […]

Huntsville’s Merit Bank Announces New President and Chief Executive

Along with much of the recent success within the Huntsville-Madison County community, Huntsville-Based Merit Bank announced Charles W. Heaps as the company’s new President and Chief Executive. Heaps brings more than 20 years of banking experience to the new position, with an extensive record in commercial and agricultural lending success.  Heaps was one of the founding […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville PTAC Welcomes Two New Advisors

The UAH Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) recently announced the addition of two new Senior PTAC Advisors, Kris McBride and Marc Jacobson. Ms. McBride brings over 30 years of management and technical experience in system development, software development, delivery of engineering services, and training product development supporting the US […]

Honest Coffee Expanding with Second Location in Huntsville-Madison

Madison will soon be getting a taste of Honest Coffee Roasters. The local company recently announced that after five years of serving downtown Huntsville, they will be opening their second location on 92 Shorter Street in downtown Madison. The new 1,900 square foot shop, developed by Crunkleton, will arrive at The Avenue Madison in late […]

Sonic Automotive Expands Into Huntsville With Its Newest EchoPark Location

On Tuesday, Sonic Automotive Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, announced the opening of its new EchoPark delivery center at 6459 University Drive in Huntsville.  The Huntsville Delivery Center is EchoPark’s second location in the state, complementing its existing retail sales center in […]

HATCH Program Finds Success With First Two Cohorts

It’s been almost three years since HATCH co-founders Garret Coyne and Beth Boyer first talked about the idea for a hospitality workforce program that would empower its participants to lead self-sufficient lives. Their vision of HATCH is now a reality. Students from the program’s first and second cohort have seen their lives dramatically change after […]

NALZS Announces Claim Your Spot Campaign to Help North Alabama Zoo Progress

Since hosting its press conference in early 2021, the North Alabama Zoological Society’s (NALZS) announcement of bringing a zoo and an aquarium to the Rocket City has been met with excitement and enthusiasm. It’s no secret that building a world-class zoo doesn’t happen overnight. Despite the consensus of the community wanting a zoo, there is […]

Lincoln Mill Welcomes Fusion Barbecue to its Lineup

What’s coming soon to the Lincoln Mill campus and will be serving up a full menu of barbecue dishes that are prepared with internationally inspired flavors?  Fusion Barbecue, a locally owned and operated barbecue concept, that’s what. Debuting sometime in late spring, Fusion Barbecue will be joining an already enticing array of retail businesses and […]

Blue Oak BBQ Brings A Taste of New Orleans to MidCity

Every state brings its own special recipe for barbecue, whether it is the slow roasted pork of the Carolinas, the smoked dry-rub meats from Kansas City, or Texas pit barbecue. Huntsville got its first taste of New Orleans style Blue Oak BBQ this week during the groundbreaking ceremony for their first location in Alabama in […]