BDO Public Sector announces newest President and CEO

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 […]

Real Estate Update: Recent report shows seasonal slowdown

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 […]

President of the Better Business Bureau warns consumers against 5 common scams

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 […]

HSV hosts National Travel Conference, highlights global tourism trends and local economic growth

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 […]

Real Estate Update: NAR projects increased sales, inventory for 2025

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, speaking alongside NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz, discussed projections for the real estate market in 2025 at an NAR event at Boston. “We’ve seen after presidential elections—and it doesn’t matter who wins—that there’s usually a slight boost in home sales,” Yun said. “It removes some uncertainty. […]

Madison County State of the County Address focuses on budgets, transportation and new courthouse

Fresh off his re-election as Madison County Commission Chairman, Mac McCutcheon delivered the 2024 State of the County address on Wednesday where he highlighted the strides made over the past year and outlined future plans for the county. The event drew a large crowd at the Von Braun Center,  and emphasized the work of the […]

AI Symposium returns to HSV, highlights applicability and resources for local business

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC) will once again be hosting an AI Symposium.  The upcoming symposium, titled “AI Symposium 2025: Autonomous vs. HITL (Human-in-the-Loop),” will be held from January 28 to 30, 2025. Like last year, the event will be held at the Space Camp Operations Building on the USSRC campus.  Nancy Noever, […]

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. launches digital gift card to support local businesses

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) has introduced the Downtown Explorer Card, a new digital gift card aimed at supporting local dining, retail, and entertainment venues in Downtown Huntsville. Partnering with Yiftee, a leader in community e-gift card solutions, DHI has created a convenient way for both residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the diverse businesses […]

Real estate update: Sales uptick both nationally and locally

The September monthly report from the National Association of Realtors showed a jump of 7.4% in pending sales compared to August, with a 2.6% year-over-year increase in contract signings in September.  NAR Chief Economist Chief Economist Lawrence Yun weighed in on these developments, attributing the rise to “the combination of lower mortgage rates in late […]

Small Business Industry Day highlights networking and contract opportunities for local companies

Over 100 business representatives gathered at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center’s Small Business Industry Day 2024 on October 23 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Davidson Center for Space Exploration. The event, hosted by the Huntsville Center, gave local companies a unique chance to connect, showcase their capabilities, and understand how they […]