Small Business Spotlight: A conversation with Brian Robinson

For Brian Robinson, coaching is more than a career. It’s a calling. “Coaching is the best job I’ve ever done,” said Robinson, a veteran and former cyber security specialist who turned his passion for helping others succeed into a career as a certified success and business coach. Originally from Lynchburg, Va., Robinson grew up in […]

Local laughs: Huntsville’s comedy scene takes center stage

As the city of Huntsville continues to grow in population and infrastructure, so do its citizens’ desires for more nightlife and live entertainment. Large venues such as the Von Braun Center, The Orion Amphitheater, and Levity Live offer shows from world class musicians, comedians, and other entertainers touring the country. Recently, social media platforms have […]

2025 Huntsville Business License Renewal: Key Dates and Details

Huntsville business owners, it is time to prepare for 2025 license renewals! Dates to Know: January 2, 2025: Renewals open for existing business owners January 31, 2025: Deadline for renewals Ways to Renew: Online: This is the City’s preferred method. Use the City’s online portal. In Person: Visit the third floor of City Hall, 305 […]

Local founders celebrated at gener8tor movie screening

The red carpet was rolled out at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on the evening of December 12 for a special VIP Screening of Pioneers of Progress, a documentary that celebrates the most recent cohort of founders from gener8tor Huntsville programs.  This project highlighted not only the gener8tor and Gbeta startup programs, but also […]

Nitro Tales Brings Big-City Vibes and Eastern Fusion to Huntsville

Huntsville’s culinary scene has gained a new addition within the heart of Providence Main Street with the opening of Nitro Tales, a bar and restaurant combining big-city innovation and Eastern-inspired flavors. Owned by Huntsville mainstay Alka Chain, Nitro Tales celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, December 7th. The spot aims to transport guests into a […]

City of Madison shines in 2024 Best in Business Awards

Cover Image: Steve Babin The Madison Chamber of Commerce honored exceptional businesses and nonprofits on the evening of April 19 at their 2024 Best in Business Awards dinner and ceremony, held at the Space Camp Operations Center.  Area business owners were nominated for recognition in fourteen different categories, including Start-Up Business of the Year, Retail […]

Experts discuss state of marketing industry during the 2024 Design Week Panel

On Thursday, April 18, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHS) hosted a Career Panel in concert with Design Week Huntsville and the American Advertising Fellowship of North Alabama.  Four design industry experts spoke to a crowd of students and public relations and marketing professionals. The panel […]

USAF veteran serves veteran-owned businesses through cost reduction

Following his service in the U.S. Airforce (USAF), Shawn Cooper, CEO of Cooper Financial Group (CFG), turned his attention to pursuing an advanced education, eventually beginning a new career in cost reduction for other veteran-owned businesses. Having ended his career as a heavy equipment operator for the USAF in 2005, Cooper set his focus on […]

Two former UAH Hockey players unite to help small business growth in Huntsville

Lucas Bahn and Joshua Corrow have founded an eponymous consulting firm, Bahn & Corrow, in Huntsville.  Bahn and Corrow, who both played hockey for UAH, met in 2020.  Corrow told the Huntsville Business Journal that the two teammates developed a strong friendship and soon discovered that they shared common values and goals.  “We both have […]

Spier Wines announces transatlantic partnership with local group to bring South African flavors to Alabama

Cover image: Steve Babin Photography  Spier Wines, a historic name in South Africa’s winemaking heritage, has announced an exciting collaboration with local-favorite restaurateurs and hospitality group, Church Street Family. Together, they are set to introduce two new wine collections – Naledi and The Saltress – to American wine enthusiasts, marking a significant transatlantic partnership. Established […]