Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference Empowers Local Leaders to Make a Greater Community Impact

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On Tuesday, May 6, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville hosted its 12th annual Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference. This event provides professional development and networking opportunities for the nonprofit community, including staff, board members, and volunteers. Ann Kvach, Director of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, spoke with the Huntsville Business Journal to […]

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Kay Ivey Delivers ‘Alabama Update 2025’ in Huntsville: Education, Economy, and the Challenges Ahead

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On May 5, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey addressed the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce at the Von Braun Center, offering her “Alabama Update 2025.” Speaking to a crowd of business leaders and sponsors including Meta, Mazda Toyota, Blue Origin, Boeing, and multiple defense contractors, Ivey painted a picture of Alabama as a state on […]

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Behind Boeing’s Legal Turmoil: What It Means for Huntsville Employees

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Boeing, a global leader in the aerospace industry, is currently grappling with several significant legal challenges that cast a shadow over its workforce, including employees in Huntsville, Alabama. These lawsuits—some ongoing and others settled—raise pressing questions about corporate governance, employee treatment, and the company’s financial priorities, particularly as it undergoes a major restructuring that has […]

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WEDC Foundation Announces 2025 Women Honoring Women Honorees, Celebrating Leadership and Impact in North Alabama

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The Women’s Economic Development Council (WEDC) Foundation has announced its 2025 class of honorees for the annual Women Honoring Women recognition, spotlighting five North Alabama leaders for their achievements in business, education, community service, and nonprofit innovation. The honorees were revealed on April 29 at Redstone Federal Credit Union’s Twickenham location in Huntsville. The announcement […]

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Madison County Businesses Offer Workforce Education Options to Help Fill Skilled Trades Gap

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Last week, the Go Build Alabama campaign launched its updated training page, a centralized resource for skilled trades education in the Yellowhammer State.  The training page features a user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career tech programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications.  Go Build Alabama is a campaign that was created by […]

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Launch Tank 2025 Highlights North Alabama’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

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The entrepreneurial energy of North Alabama was on full display at this year’s Launch Tank competition, where innovative businesses from across the region were recognized for their contributions to local economic growth and community development.  Now in its fourth year, the Shark Tank-styled Launch Tank 2025 drew a record number of applications and registrations, underscoring […]

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Bank Independent and UNA Partner to Expand Educational Access in North Alabama

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Bank Independent and the University of North Alabama (UNA) have announced a new scholarship program aimed at expanding access to higher education for North Alabama residents. The partnership provides a 20% tuition scholarship to eligible Bank Independent customers enrolling in undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs at UNA. The initiative is designed to ease financial barriers […]

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ReLaunch Job Fair opens doors for Huntsville’s evolving workforce

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On Tuesday, April 15, job seekers from North Alabama and beyond gathered at First Baptist Church for the ReLaunch Job Fair—a free, inclusive hiring event designed to provide direct access to quality employment opportunities. The fair, which ran from 9 AM to 1 PM, welcomed anyone seeking a new start: the unemployed, career changers, and […]

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Huntsville area educators speak in support of landmark parental leave bill

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In a major win for Alabama’s public sector workers and their families, Governor Kay Ivey has signed SB 199—the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025—into law. The legislation, which goes into effect July 1, 2025, grants paid parental leave to public school educators, community college staff, and state employees for the first […]

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Job Seekers Invited to ReLaunch Job Fair on Tuesday, April 15 in Huntsville

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The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber continues to partner with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies to help bridge the gap between the under-resourced job seeker and local employers. Job seekers are invited to attend the upcoming ReLaunch Job Fair on Tuesday, April 15, at First Baptist Church […]

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