Drake State has partnered with the Huntsville Tech Federation Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) chapter in a move that will address workforce needs while providing high-paying jobs to program graduates. Representatives from six leading manufacturing companies were present at Drake State on the morning of December 6 to formalize the partnership through a signing ceremony. The […]
Job hunting, even in a strong economy, can be a daunting and arduous task. Long gone are the days of filling out an application in person and handing it directly over to the manager with a friendly introduction. These days, most jobs are obtained through websites and online postings, which can require some additional digital […]
Boeing has announced that they will lay off over 150 Huntsville employees, beginning on January 17, 2025. The Huntsville layoffs are part of nationwide Boeing terminations. The aerospace and defense company has announced that it plans to reduce its national workforce by 10% — for a total loss of 17,000 jobs. “Our business is in […]
As we approach 2025, there’s plenty to be optimistic about in the Huntsville area, especially in terms of the local economy and real estate market. Several factors suggest that home prices could see significant growth in the coming year, with both national and local trends aligning to create a favorable environment for sellers and potential […]
The City of Huntsville has been awarded the highest credit rating for the 16th year in a row. The nation’s top two credit rating agencies, Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, have both assigned their highest rating to Huntsville. Similar to an individual’s FICO score, these assessments evaluate the City’s financial reliability. […]
A new study released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that 46% of homebuyers who relocated in 2024 relocated to the South. The next most popular region for relocating homebuyers was the West, at 25%. 30% of relocating homebuyers cited a desire to be closer to family and friends as the leading reason […]
BDO Public Sector, LLC, has appointed Frank Landefeld as its President and CEO. Landefeld will lead the strategic direction, growth initiatives, and client engagement efforts to support federal agencies in achieving mission success. With three decades of experience, Landefeld has a deep understanding of clients’ needs and complexities in today’s evolving landscape, and a proven […]
The Alabama Association of Realtors released its October 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report. The report indicated a slowdown in real estate sales across the state, which the report attributed to a combination of high interest rates, which spiked up to 6.72% by late October, and seasonal slowdown typical for fall. Alabama recorded 4,880 […]
Karen Reeves, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of North Alabama, spoke to The Huntsville Rotary Club on November 19 about five common scams that impact consumers and how to avoid becoming a victim of one. “It began with a group of businessmen that came together years ago — back in the […]
The National Tour Association (NTA) hosted Travel Exchange, a travel and tourism conference for packaged travel professionals, from November 17 – 20 at the Von Braun Center. The four-day conference featured panel discussions, exhibitors from around the globe, and excursions out into the community — including a meet and greet at the Botanical Gardens, dinner […]
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