City Council approves $4.5M Slaughter Road development agreement

During its March 28 session, the Huntsville City Council rendered decisions regarding millions in road improvement funding, crucial connections to improve traffic flow, and continued to prioritize the development of art and culture. $4.5M Slaughter Road improvements The Council empowered the mayor to enter a memorandum of understanding between Huntsville, the City of Madison, and […]

WellStone mental health update highlights planned expansion to meet community needs

WellStone hosted a Mental Health Update on March 28. WellStone CEO Jeremy Blair, Emergency Services Director Paula Steele, and Director of Development Karen Petersen spoke at the event.  While WellStone has been serving the Huntsville community for over 50 years, they are currently expanding their offerings to fill in gaps along the continuum of care.   […]

Australian defense company Boresight makes major announcement to close out AUSA

Boresight, an Australian defense company specializing in drone production, announced on March 27 that their U.S. operations will be headquartered in Huntsville.  Boresight made the announcement at the AUSA Global Force Symposium, which is being held at the VBC.  Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon, representatives from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, […]

UAH College of Business celebrates 30th year of accreditation renewal

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business celebrated their 30th year of accreditation renewal with a ribbon cutting and open house. The College of Business received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The AACSB is a premier accreditor of collegiate business and […]

New Orleans inspired coffee shop to touchdown at Redstone Gateway next month

Redstone Gateway is the new location for Beignets & Brew, a New Orleans style beignets and specialty coffee company. Beignets & Brew will offer walk up and drive-thru services, and feature a variety of beignets, coffee drinks, and breakfast sandwiches.  “Redstone Gateway is excited about this new-to-market concept. Travelers into Gate 9 will be able […]

SBA Deputy Administrator highlights Alabama surge in small business creation

Small business creation is on the rise in Alabama. Nearly 220,000 new businesses have been created across the state in the last three years. “The combined 2020-2021 monthly averages of new business applications are up 51.12% compared to pre-2021 numbers in Alabama,” Megyn Rodriguez, Public Information Officer for Alabama’s Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office, […]

City of Madison business, schools experiencing surge alongside community growth

On Thursday, March 21, the Madison Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed 48 new members at a reception held at Hexagon AB in Madison. The Chamber has seen tremendous growth in the last two years, according to Chairman of the Board DeWayne Howell. Howell said he has been involved with the Madison Chamber for seven of […]

Spier Wines announces transatlantic partnership with local group to bring South African flavors to Alabama

Cover image: Steve Babin Photography  Spier Wines, a historic name in South Africa’s winemaking heritage, has announced an exciting collaboration with local-favorite restaurateurs and hospitality group, Church Street Family. Together, they are set to introduce two new wine collections – Naledi and The Saltress – to American wine enthusiasts, marking a significant transatlantic partnership. Established […]

Brasfield & Gorrie expands presence in North Alabama with new Huntsville office

Brasfield & Gorrie, a Alabama-based general contractor with presence throughout the South, has announced the opening of its new Huntsville office. The new facility, situated on Meridian Street, provides expanded square footage to accommodate the company’s growing operations in the region. Vice President and Division Manager Sara Beth Wilcox expressed excitement about the firm’s deepening […]

National Association of Realtors responds to legal settlement

The way people buy and sell real estate in America has changed dramatically, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has reached a legal settlement that will, among other things, end the “even-split 6% commission model.” Additionally, the agreement would resolve claims against NAR, over one million NAR members, all state/territorial and local REALTOR® associations, […]