Sit Down with Success: Mario Maitland – Work ‘Plan A’ Until the Wheels Fall Off

“Sitdown with Success” highlights local entrepreneurs and their accomplishments. This month’s feature is Mario Maitland, founder of the Maitland Conservatory and the Maitland Arts Initiative. Mario Maitland’s journey began in the 4th grade when a man with a violin showed up at his school offering violin lessons. Mario was captivated by the instrument and would […]

It’s Shine Time in North Alabama, Super Wash is Expanding

Flashing neon tunnel lights. Lollipops for the kids. Biscuits for the family dog. A neon curtain of hot lava foam. It all may sound like a carnival, but the new Shine Time Super Wash is expanding in North Alabama. And the business doesn’t just include the latest clean car technology, it also includes a fun experience […]

Sanctuary Huntsville Provides Makers’ Space for Craftsmen, Hobbyists

Less than a year working at Walt Disney World, Kenny Paone lost the feeling of any magic in the summer of 2016. The infamous Pulse nightclub shooting that killed 49 in Orlando dominated the news. Days later, a 2-year-old toddler was dragged into water by an alligator at Disney World and killed. There were other […]

Looking for That Perfect ‘Out-of-the-Ordinary’ Gift? Pimentos is the New Go-To at the Stovehouse

Pimentos, the Athens-based home décor and gift shop is now open for business at the Stovehouse. For owner Teresa Brodie, Pimentos fulfills her passion to develop strong customer relationships, along with showcasing a wide variety of distinctive merchandise. The Pimentos business venture arrived at the perfect time for Brodie. After 25 years of working in […]

Zooming Toward the Top: The Catalyst Center Honors Top Entrepreneurs

What a difference a year has made. At this time last year, the Stone Event Center at Campus 805 was packed to capacity for the fifth annual Entrepreneurial Awards ceremony. This year, social distancing and masking up has presented new challenges to the big celebration. Or, perhaps, it has created new opportunities for honoring North […]

SBA and Lenders Take More Steps to Improve Paycheck Protection Program

Loan data shows 1.3 million loans and significant increase to underserved entrepreneurs

Sit Down with Success: Lynn Troy, CEO of Troy 7

‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help and seek advice’

Catalyst Center, Junior League Offer Assistance for Women-Owned Businesses

Starting or growing a business can be overwhelming. To help women face the challenges, The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship’s Women’s Business Center partnered with the women’s volunteer organization, Junior League of Huntsville, to establish the Ignite Program and the Ignition Scholarship. “At The Catalyst, we are passionate about seeing small businesses succeed,” said […]

BeeZr – An ‘Excellent’ Addition to the Downtown Vibe

BeeZr Gastropub + Social Exchange is the latest establishment settling on Northside Square in downtown Huntsville that gives the block a European vibe. BeeZr is a play off “beezer,’ which is British slang for “excellent.’’ BeeZr, in the building that formerly housed Club Rush and Jazz Factory, counts as its neighbors English pub The Poppy […]