Huntsville Ranks #1 in AL for new grads looking for a tech job, #6 of top cities nationwide

As “Gen Z” (those born from 1997 – 2012) is set to overtake the Baby Boomers as the second largest generation in today’s workforce, the demand for careers in tech will continue to rise.  Once they’ve graduated, where should they go?  That’s the question BizInsure wanted to answer when they created the “Gen Z IRL […]

Automotive supplier Shape Corp open new $74m facility at Southpoint Industrial Park

On Wednesday June 26, Shape Corp. celebrated the grand opening of its second facility in Alabama with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place at the company’s new 202,306 sq. ft. location in Southpoint Industrial Park.  In addition to the new facility, the  ceremony was also held to celebrate 50 years in business for the Michigan-based, […]

Bank Independent and Helping Hands Foundation celebrate success of 10th Annual Food Share Drive

Bank Independent and the Helping Hands Foundation announced the successful conclusion of their 10th Annual Food Share Drive. With support from the north Alabama community, the drive raised $1,000 for each partner organization and delivered over 300 items directly to them. “We are immensely proud of the success of the 10th Annual Food Share Drive […]

Rocket City families have a blast at NASA in the Park

Cover image: Provided by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Despite the 103-degree heat index, thousands of people made their way to Huntsville’s Big Spring International Park this past Saturday for NASA in the Park.  Presented by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, the popular event has been on hiatus since 2018. That was the year NASA […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate named #1 real estate team in Alabama for 5th consecutive year

Huntsville-based Matt Curtis Real Estate has retained its position as Alabama’s leading residential real estate team, earning the title of #1 Real Estate Team in the state for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition comes from the RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand ranking program, which highlights the nation’s top-performing brokerages, teams, and agents. In […]

North Alabama Zoo project hits another hurdle with tax proposal rejection

Efforts to establish a zoo in North Alabama have encountered a significant setback. On Monday night, the Limestone County commissioners declared they would not impose additional taxes on county residents. In a unanimous decision, they passed a resolution against utilizing government taxes and fees to fund the construction of the proposed private zoo. The North […]

North Alabama local retires from Madison Manor after 45 years

In an era when most employees stay with a company for less than five years, Carolyn Herron stands out as an exceptional example of dedication and service. After an impressive 45-year career at Madison Manor, a Crowne Health Care facility, Herron has retired, leaving behind a storied legacy of compassion and commitment with multiple generations […]

Navigating CMMC compliance: Key budgeting insights for local DoD contractors

Cover image: Provided by the Huntsville CVB/Marty Sellers of SellersPhoto Aerial Photography Daniel Akridge and Sam Stiles of Summit 7 conducted a free 50-minute webinar on Wednesday, June 12 entitled “How to Budget for CMMC.”  CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a series of regulations, passed by the federal government, that will apply to defense […]

UAH earns national recognition as Alabama’s best value university for eighth time

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has once again been named the Best Value university in Alabama by SmartAsset, an online financial services provider. The 2023 rankings mark the eighth time that UAH, part of The University of Alabama System, has received this honor. “UAH has been ranked in the top spot for eight years. […]

Lieutenant General Mohan discusses army recruiting numbers, current missions to kick start Armed Forces week

The Armed Forces Celebration Luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 11 in the Von Braun Center Saturn Ballroom.  The luncheon was the signature event of Huntsville’s 2024 Armed Forces Celebration Week. The week honors the sacrifices made by the men and women of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the Reserves. It also recognizes […]