Applications Open for 2026 Singing River Trail Launch Tank

The Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition will mark its fifth year in 2026. Launch Regional Partnership, in collaboration with Singing River Trail, is accepting applications for the 2026 Singing River Trail Launch Tank. Established in 2022, the Singing River Trail Launch Tank is a pitch-style competition for entrepreneurs in North Alabama. The event provides […]

Best of Huntsville 2025: Retail

More than 118,000 votes were cast in this year’s Best of Huntsville contest. The following retail businesses were selected by the community for excellence in the Retail category. Best Antique / Vintage Store WINNER Firehouse Antiques www.firehouseantiquesmall.com Runner-Up: University Pickers Best Book Store WINNER Booklegger Used Books www.booklegger.net Runner-Up: Blushing Books of Huntsville Best Boutique WINNER Ana […]

LSINC Partners With Roland DG to Expand Global Distribution of Industrial Printers

LSINC Corporation has entered into a global distribution partnership with Roland DG Corporation, a provider of digital printing solutions. Under the agreement, Roland DG will distribute LSINC’s Peri-series industrial direct-to-object printers worldwide, building on a prior regional partnership and leveraging Roland DG’s existing sales and service network. Alicia Ryan, CEO of LSINC, said, “At LSINC, […]

One of the oldest shopping centers in Huntsville has new ownership

Westbury Square on Airport Road has been purchased by JLL Income Property Trust from Branch Properties for about $32 million, the firm announced Wednesday. JLL is a Chicago-based net asset value real estate investment trust. In a news release on the purchase, the firm cited the area’s booming economy, including its combination of affordable living, […]

Drake State President Patricia Sims Reappointed to Alabama Port Authority Board

Governor Kay Ivey has reappointed Drake State Community & Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims to the Alabama Port Authority Board of Directors. Sims will serve as the representative of the Northern District. Dr. Sims previously served on the Port Authority board from August 2020 through July 2025, completing her first five-year term. Mr. Tony […]

Huntsville Earns Perfect Housing Affordability Score, Bucking National Crisis

As housing affordability continues to dominate national headlines, Huntsville has emerged as a rare bright spot. While many major metros struggle with declining affordability, rising prices, and limited supply, Huntsville recently achieved something almost no other U.S. city can claim: a perfect Housing Affordability Index score of 100.  This score means the median household income […]

Madison Joins Multi-City Lawsuit Over Online Sales Tax Distribution

The Madison City Council has voted to join a multi-city lawsuit challenging Alabama’s distribution of online sales tax revenue under the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, or SSUT. The council also approved a resolution supporting the City of Tuscaloosa’s legal efforts to change how online sales tax dollars are distributed so that more revenue remains in […]

Huntsville City Council Approves Multiple Developments Across City, Explains Annexation Process

The Huntsville City Council met for the final time this year on Thursday, December 18. During the meeting, council members voted to finalize the annexation of 724 acres across three properties. The new annexations are located at: The north side of Little Cove Road and on the east and west sides of U.S. 72 East […]

2025 Redstone Update: Ongoing Changes in Place for Arsenal, Space Command Working to Expedite Move from Colorado

As Redstone Arsenal’s role in national defense continues to expand, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Redstone Update provided insight into the missions, investments, and organizational changes shaping the installation’s future. Held on Wednesday, December 10, at the Von Braun Center, the annual update brought together military leaders, federal agency representatives, and community stakeholders […]

Huntsville City Council to Vote December 18 on Annexing an Additional 700 Acres

The growth of North Alabama, specifically Huntsville, is a topic of daily discussion among residents, city, county, and state leadership, and even the nation at large. From the long-awaited announcement of Space Command’s move to Redstone Arsenal, to increasing commercial developments, and Eli Lilly’s new $6 billion manufacturing facility, Madison County is growing at an […]