Desi Maness: Madison Chamber of Commerce, Event Specialist

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Desi Maness is a dedicated community and business engagement professional committed to strengthening relationships and fostering growth within her community. Through strategic planning, partnership development, and thoughtful leadership, she helps connect business leaders, organizations, and stakeholders to meaningful opportunities. Known for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit, Desi is passionate about […]

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Free 2 Teach CEO Alison Kling shares strategies for nonprofit growth at Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s annual conference

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Hundreds of nonprofit leaders, community partners, corporate sponsors, and volunteers gathered for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s 13th annual NAVIGATE Nonprofit Network Conference in Huntsville on May 12 at the Von Braun Center.  According to the foundation, this year’s conference drew a record 582 registrants representing 244 organizations from across the region.  The annual […]

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Sports tourism continues record-setting pace of economic impact in Huntsville

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Records are made to be broken and Huntsville’s sports tourism industry is setting the pace. For the fourth straight year, local events teamed to post record-breaking economic impact numbers, according to a report released Wednesday by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau. And teamwork was cited as the key to the success as the […]

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Tory Green, Green Research and Technology: Owner/President

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A former officer with the Huntsville Police Department and Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, Tory Green brings extensive experience in public safety and federal investigations. He serves as Vice President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tennessee Valley Board of Directors, supporting youth mentorship and community development initiatives. He is also the […]

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Sasha Irby: Cvent, Lead Customer Success Manager

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Dr. Sasha Irby is a Lead Customer Success Manager and civic leader committed to advancing opportunity in Huntsville and Madison County. She serves on the Advisory Council and Advocacy Committee for Habitat for Humanity, representing homeowners in local and federal policy discussions, and has traveled to Capitol Hill twice to advocate for affordable housing. She […]

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Community invited to ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ at After School Bash

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A summer tradition focused on supporting local educators returns June 6 as the After School Bash brings the community together for an evening of family fun, entertainment and school supply donations for Huntsville-area classrooms. The event, hosted by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Huntsville Parks & Recreation and Free 2 Teach, will take place from […]

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Antoinette Hawthorne: Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce, Chief Administrative Officer

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Antoinette Hawthorne is an entrepreneur, strategist, and advocate for economic empowerment across Alabama. As Chief Administrative Officer of the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce and Regional Manager for the Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce, she coordinates programs leading statewide initiatives supporting hundreds of small businesses, equipping entrepreneurs with resources for innovation, digital readiness, […]

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Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® hosts free political candidate training academy

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The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR) hosted the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Candidate Training Academy on Wednesday, April 29th at the HAAR office on Monroe Street. This one-day intensive, which was free and open to the public, focused on helping members of the local community prepare to run for political office.  “Strong communities […]

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Huntsville kicks off Historic Preservation Month with focus on indigenous history

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“When people think of indigenous people, they think of us in the past tense. Indigenous people are not relics … we’re still here.” Those words from Brice McGhee of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians accented the theme “Telling the Full Story of America” for this year’s Historic Preservation Month. The celebration focuses on Huntsville’s […]

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JST to open $500M electronics plant in Guntersville’s Conners Island Business Park

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It helps to be a known quantity and that familiarity helped Guntersville land a $500 million electronics plant. Japan-based JST said Friday it will build an automation-based facility in the city’s Conners Island Business Park. The project is expected to cover 540,000 square feet and feature a design that incorporates the natural setting of the […]

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