Bryant Bank breaking ground on Athens location

ATHENS – Bryant Bank’s presence in North Alabama is growing. The bank, founded in Tuscaloosa in 2005 by Paul W. Bryant, Jr., currently has two locations in Huntsville as well as a loan production office in Athens. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m. This will mark the start of construction on […]

Huntsville Microgravity Panel Earns Spot on Stage at SXSW

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Huntsville’s microgravity panel will be one of the presenters at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2022 in Austin, TX on March 13.  The panel, a partnership between Rhodium Scientific, Sierra Space, and SustainSpace, will make the commercial case for incorporating microgravity into research and development. By showcasing […]

Rocket City Veterinary Hospital Opens Its Doors

On Saturday, Jan. 8, Dr. Rene’ Holt and her team launched Madison’s newest veterinary practice, Rocket City Veterinary Hospital, adding an additional physical location to her existing Rocket City Mobile Vet practice.  Holt and her staff warmly welcomed guests to the new hospital’s open house and ribbon cutting, allowing them to explore the beautifully designed, […]

Turner Construction Company Wins Contract to Build New Huntsville City Hall

Huntsville’s new City Hall is now a step closer with the signing of a contract between Turner Construction Company and the City of Huntsville to build both the new City Hall building and the adjoining parking garage.  Construction will take place at the location of the current parking garage on Fountain Circle, directly across the street […]

A Different Kind of Club: Gordon Food Service Store Coming Soon to Huntsville

Huntsville-area restaurants, institutions, and families will soon have an additional place to shop for fresh groceries, kitchenware, cleaning supplies, and more with the upcoming opening of the Gordon Food Service Store, scheduled for Tuesday, February 1. Located at 4710 NW University Dr NW, Ste. 17-B in the former location of Shakalaka, this new store is […]

U.S. Space & Rocket’s LIFT Academy: Preparing Young Adults for the Future

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) recently hosted its inaugural Leadership, Inspiration, Focus and Teamwork (LIFT) Academy at Space Camp®. The LIFT Academy was developed to assist young adults by providing them with the tools needed for success in college, careers, and life.  It was a three-day program filled with leadership development, teamwork building, […]

Huntsville’s Merit Bank Announces New President and Chief Executive

Along with much of the recent success within the Huntsville-Madison County community, Huntsville-Based Merit Bank announced Charles W. Heaps as the company’s new President and Chief Executive. Heaps brings more than 20 years of banking experience to the new position, with an extensive record in commercial and agricultural lending success.  Heaps was one of the founding […]

Taste of Huntsville: Tickle Your Tastebuds for a Worthy Cause

Have a love for good food and fine beverages? Mark your calendars for January 25th! The Taste of Huntsville is coming to the Von Braun Center.  As a time-honored tastebud focused celebration, the Taste of Huntsville is an event that is not to be missed.  Organized and hosted by the Huntsville-Madison County Hospitality Association (HMCHA), […]

Dollar General Launches New pOpshelf Concept Store in Madison

On Dec. 30, the former Dollar General store at 7950 Hwy 72 W Ste D will take on a new life as pOpshelf, Dollar General’s newest retail store concept that provides a fun, affordable, and stress-free shopping experience.  The new concept’s initial targeted customers are primarily female and located in diverse suburban communities with a […]

Huntsville-Madison County Retail Market: Looking Forward to the New Year

Now that North Alabama prepares to bid 2021 either adieu or good riddance, it’s time to look ahead to what 2022 has in store for the area’s retail market. The past year has been eventful, to say the least, leaving consumers and retailers to deal with rising prices along with product and labor shortages.  A […]