HUNTSVILLE, AL – Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) companies have become popular throughout the United States with around 6,467 in total as of the end of 2023. This number also represents more than $1.6T in overall assets across the nation. Here in Huntsville, one such company has been growing its employee access to part ownership […]
The ability to express ourselves and to be able to understand others affects every aspect of our lives from childhood to death. How we communicate and how well we communicate has a significant impact on our social life, our love life, and our professional life. However, with a few notable exceptions – like public speakers […]
The Pew Research Center discovered that the second most common factor among employees leaving their positions was lack of opportunity for advancement. Small businesses and associations often feel that they simply cannot offer advancement opportunities because there are so few job positions within their organization. However, job advancement does not always mean simply moving from […]
HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville has been regarding by many for its unique business community. Both visitors to the city and residents alike agree that community development and support are key parts of the image that makes up the city’s economy. Yesterday, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville and the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber announced three new […]
An interesting trend nationwide has once again brought Huntsville, Alabama into the spotlight. According to research from CommercialCafe.com, a leading national commercial real estate blog, the nation is currently experiencing somewhat of a “decentralization” of traditional tech hubs. What this means is that, for tech-related jobs, the industry is experiencing a major shift from typical […]
HUNTSVILLE, AL – As of October 2nd, 2023, Huntsville-based CFD Research transitioned to a 100% ESOP company. ESOP, which stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan, is a retirement plan that empowers employees by granting ownership stock in the company as a cost-free benefit, fostering not only their ownership in the company but also bolstering their […]
NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, added a third team member in its three growing Alabama offices. Hannah Hite, a seasoned public relations and branding professional, joined NP Strategy in its Birmingham office as the firm continues its bold strategic plan for growth in the Alabama market. […]
Over the past few weeks, various headlines spelled doom for employees across the nation. General Motors of America and Stellantis laid off thousands of workers nation wide, which prompted intense push-back from current and ex-employees. A week prior, Google announced that it would be be cutting hundreds of jobs, and last week Reuters reported that […]
On Friday morning, Drake State announced a new collaboration with Huntsville Utilities to introduce the Gas and Water Operation Certification Scholarship Program. This innovative four-week program aims to provide alternative pathways to entering the workforce and enrich the pool of potential candidates for gas and water operation careers at Huntsville Utilities and other prospective local […]
After a very exciting month, the nomination period for the Best of Huntsville is coming to a close. Huntsville has consistently been ranked high in national awards over the past year, and Event Magazine and the Huntsville Business Journal have partnered to extend the opportunity to our readers to tell us which businesses have helped shape our […]
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