Madison Mayor Paul Finley declares city “strong and growing stronger” in State of City Address

In his recent State of the City Address, Mayor Paul Finley announced that Madison stands strong and continues to grow stronger, citing healthy finances, top-ranked schools, and a shared community vision. “I think every mayor in every city in a nation hopes that they truly could say what I have the honor of being able […]

September real estate monthly report shows inventory gains across Alabama

The Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR) has released its monthly economic report for the month of September, 2024.  The report showed that Alabama has a 4.6 months’ supply of housing inventory. This marks a year-over-year increase of 1.3 months’ supply, and is the highest level in more than five years.  According to the Huntsville Area […]

Billy Reid celebrates 20 Years, showcasing growth of North Alabama’s fashion industry

Iconic fashion designer Billy Reid marked 20 years in business with a three-day celebration of food, fashion, art, and music.  The Shindig festival, held from October 11 to 13 in Florence, Alabama returned after a five-year hiatus brought on by the pandemic. Reid began hosting his Shindigs in 2009 as a way to bring fashion […]

Huntsville’s higher ed leaders highlight workforce development and collaboration at inaugural State of Higher Education event

The Jackson Center was packed on the morning of October 17 for the inaugural State of Higher Education breakfast, hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.  The presidents of Madison County’s four public colleges and universities — Alabama A&M University, Calhoun Community College, Drake State, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville — participated in a […]

Hays Farm development marks milestone in revitalization of South Huntsville

Last week, local leaders, developers, and community members gathered at Grissom High School for the Hays Farm Community Progress Update, hosted by the South Huntsville Main Business Association. The event offered insights into the progress and future of the Hays Farm development, a transformative project reshaping South Huntsville. Attendees heard from key figures including Mayor […]

Huntsville named a top U.S. city for small business growth, ranks #4 nationally

Huntsville, Alabama, has earned a spot as one of the best cities in the U.S. for small businesses, ranking #4 in CoworkingCafe’s latest report. The city’s impressive growth, thriving economy, and supportive business environment have positioned it as a prime location for entrepreneurs looking to launch or expand their ventures. Huntsville’s small business scene benefits […]

Mortgage Rates surge as jobs report exceeds expectations, inventory grows in HSV market

The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate jumped an incredible 27 basis points Friday morning, following the release of a Labor Department report.  The report showed that the U.S. economy added many more jobs in the month of September, 2024 than had been anticipated, with unemployment falling to 4.1%.  This report is expected to convince […]

Local company aims to revolutionize academic peer review using Artificial Intelligence

In the frantically-paced world of academia, where the number of published research papers vastly exceeds the pool of available peer reviewers, a new solution is currently brewing with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI)  SymbyAI aims to streamline and enhance the peer review process, benefiting researchers, journal editors, and institutions alike. Michael House, a seasoned […]

Huntsville’s downtown transformation: From sleepy square to vibrant city hub

In just a few short years, Huntsville’s downtown has evolved from a sleepy Southern town square to a vibrant city center. Aaron Hase, managing partner at Downtown Storage, grew up in Huntsville and remembers the days when Bubba’s was one of only a few dining options downtown. “Now we are covered up with great restaurants […]

Toyota reports strong EV sales despite overall decline in September U.S. sales

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported a 20.3% drop in U.S. sales for September 2024, with 162,595 vehicles sold. Despite the overall decline, electrified vehicle sales—comprising hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs, and fuel cells—rose significantly by 22.4%, accounting for nearly 48.4% of total sales volume. This reflects a growing consumer shift towards eco-friendly vehicles. In the […]