GE Aerospace to invest more than $16 million to boost local manufacturing and workforce size

GE Aerospace has unveiled plans for a massive investment of $650 million into its manufacturing facilities and supply chain this year, which includes a $16.8 million investment at its Huntsville site. The initiative aims to ramp up production capabilities and enhance quality standards, thereby fortifying its support for both commercial and defense customers. In Huntsville, […]

National trend towards sustainable fashion takes root in Huntsville businesses

The concept of sustainable fashion has grown in popularity in recent years, as U.S. consumers have become more aware of the environmental and human costs of fast fashion.  In stark contrast to fast fashion, sustainable fashion prioritizes worker well-being, environmental consciousness, and waste reduction.  Secondhand shopping is one way that shoppers can reap the benefits […]

Will Huntsville real estate always be affordable?

Huntsville, AL has been a media favorite from US News and World Report, Southern Living, Money Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. A common thread amongst these reports has been the uncanny affordability of homes within our city.  A few years ago, you could purchase a nice starter home in one of the area’s best […]

Hundreds of local businesses shine with Best Place for Working Parents designation

The Best Place for Working Parents® (BP4WP) is a growing national network of business leaders who are showing that family-friendly policies are business-friendly policies.  The organization, which can be found in ten U.S. states, established a partnership with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Foundation in June 2022.  As of February 2024, 100 Huntsville-area businesses have earned […]

Butler Snow adds five new attorneys to Huntsville office

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Butler Snow LLP has announced the addition of Jacob A. Cain, Samantha S. McNatt, Grayson D. Miller, Carson T. Perreault and P. Andrew Ray to the Huntsville, Alabama, office.  “The firm is thrilled to announce the addition of Jacob, Samantha, Grayson, Carson, and Andrew to the Huntsville office,” said Christopher R. Maddux, […]

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing announce changes to leadership for Huntsville Plant

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) is set to undergo a leadership transition as Masashi Aihara, the founding Plant President, steps down from his role. Aihara, who has been instrumental in MTM’s journey since joining in 2018, will facilitate the introduction of Mitsunobu Mukaida as the new president. During his tenure, Aihara played a pivotal role in […]

Real Estate Update: NAR discusses Biden’s SOTU proposals, local sales increase

During his 2024 State of the Union Address, President Biden made a number of policy proposals aimed towards addressing the ongoing crisis of housing affordability.  Biden’s proposals included the establishment of a tax credit towards mortgages over the next two years, the elimination of title insurance fees for federally-backed mortgages, and an initiative to build […]

Huntsville Convention & Visitors Bureau announces staff promotions

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced the promotion of several team members. Pam Williams is the new Vice President of Tourism, succeeding Jennifer Moore, who was named CVB President and CEO, last fall. Ms. Williams, formerly Tourism Sales Manager, has been with the Convention & Visitors Bureau since 2005, and […]

WellStone announces hiring event to support critical community need

HUNTSVILLE, AL – According to the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, a shortage of mental health care workers continues across the US. It’s a national situation that is affecting the mental health landscape right here in the Tennessee Valley. Following this news, Wellstone has announced a Spring Hiring Event on Friday, March 8, […]

Huntsville Circuit Judge rules in favor of small business, deems Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional

A battle over the constitutionality of a Biden administration law, one with implications for small businesses here and nation wide, has seemingly come to a close in Huntsville on March 01. Earlier this week, Huntsville Circuit Judge Liles Burke of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama ruled the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) […]