Brasfield & Gorrie expands presence in North Alabama with new Huntsville office

Brasfield & Gorrie, a Alabama-based general contractor with presence throughout the South, has announced the opening of its new Huntsville office. The new facility, situated on Meridian Street, provides expanded square footage to accommodate the company’s growing operations in the region. Vice President and Division Manager Sara Beth Wilcox expressed excitement about the firm’s deepening […]

National Association of Realtors responds to legal settlement

The way people buy and sell real estate in America has changed dramatically, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has reached a legal settlement that will, among other things, end the “even-split 6% commission model.” Additionally, the agreement would resolve claims against NAR, over one million NAR members, all state/territorial and local REALTOR® associations, […]

Regional startup gener8tor announces 5 Huntsville companies selected for gBETA

HUNTSVILLE, AL – gener8tor, a Wisconsin-based startup accelerator, unveiled the roster for its Spring 2024 gBETA cohorts. The selection comprises fifteen startups from various industries The chosen startups are spread across Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile, reflecting the state’s diverse innovation hubs. gBETA Gulf Coast in Mobile welcomed AI Ops, VB Ideas, Sensor Easy, Aspect Aerospace, […]

Mayor Battle announces anticipated return of NGA GeoResilience Summit

On Tuesday, Huntsville’s Mayor Battle announced the return of the GeoResilience Summit to Huntsville. Hosted by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and GEOHuntsville, the summit will provide a day of informative panels along with a free student career fair. “The impact of geospatial technology cannot be overstated,” said Mayor Battle. Mayor Battle also mentioned that the […]

Katie Britt talks voting, Israel, homeland security at Washington Update

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, originating in the Wiregrass region of Alabama, hosted a Washington update on March 19 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, stating her concerns for defense budgeting and attacks in Israel as well as reflecting on her time in the senate so far. Having been a member of the senate for […]

Huntsville Convention and Visitors Bureau celebrates 20 years with grand reopening

On the morning of March 19, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) held a grand reopening and 20th anniversary celebration of the Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center. The Visitor Center has been operating out of temporary office space for the past seven months while upgrades were being carried out at their Church Street location.  […]

Huntsville’s first major music festival to launch in September

A brand new beat has been confirmed for Huntsville, and it’s coming sooner than anticipated. Representatives from C3 Presents confirmed the September 2024 launch date. The company is currently planning a two-day, multi-genre festival for John Hunt Park. The name of the event, lineups and ticket information will be released in April. Mayor Tommy Battle […]

Criminal investigation highlights busy Spring start for City of Huntsville

In a recent Huntsville City Council session, a series of resolutions and ordinances took center stage amidst fraud allegations and an ongoing criminal investigation with the Huntsville Eastern League, capping off a busy start to the Spring season for the city.  Land parcel acquisition for Graham Greenway Project Shane Davis, the Director of Urban & […]

ServisFirst Huntsville announces new First Vice President, Mortgage Production Manager

HUNTSVILLE, AL – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announced the addition of Tammy McCurry as First Vice President, Mortgage Production Manager for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “We are thrilled to welcome Tammy to the team. Her dedication and wealth of experience in guiding homeowners through the mortgage lending process makes her an ideal […]

Big Spring Park expansion plans unveiled as City Hall project nears completion

As the construction of the new City Hall approaches its final stages, municipal leaders are looking ahead to the revitalization of Big Spring Park in Huntsville. The forthcoming transition to the new City Hall will mark the end of an era for the current Administration Building on Fountain Circle, slated for demolition. However, the site’s […]