State legislators highlight workforce development, infrastructure, education investments at Chamber’s annual legislative update

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The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual legislative update luncheon at the Jackson Center. The event location was packed with chamber members and local businesses eager to hear potential legislative plans from elected officials representing North Alabama.  The Alabama State Legislature is set to convene on February 4th.  The following state legislators […]

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Sports tourism in Huntsville in 2024: The record-setting numbers are now in

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Photo credit: Huntsville Sports Commission The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has released the figures for sports tourism in Huntsville in 2024.  The CVB reports that 68 sporting events held in Huntsville over the past year resulted in a record-breaking $50 million in economic impact. “We have come a long way over the […]

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Singing River Trail names new Executive Director

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The Singing River Trail (SRT) Board of Directors has announced that Misti Potter will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director. “We are thrilled to welcome Misti to the Singing River Trail team,” said Jared Mitchem, SRT Board Chair. “Her expertise in nonprofit leadership, combined with her proven ability to deliver impactful results, positions her […]

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North Alabama’s “Shark Tank” competition is back!

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Do you have a big idea that you would love to bring to life? Launch and Singing River Trail have announced that applications for the fourth annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition are now open.  The competition, modeled after the hit television series “Shark Tank,” allows local entrepreneurs the chance to turn their unique […]

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Techs and the City: Unveiling a vision for the next decade in Huntsville

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Photo: gener8tor Old and young techies alike gathered on a cold Tuesday night at The Camp in MidCity to socialize during happy hour before a panel of local business heavyweights talked shop. The occasion was the inaugural “Techs and the City’’—a play on the title of a popular cable television series—and was subtitled “Huntsville and […]

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Amanda Hicks to take part in inaugural class of North Alabama Momentum Leaders

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Amanda Hicks, Bank Independent Vice President Sales Officer for Madison County, has been named as a participant in the inaugural Upward class of Momentum Leaders for North Alabama.  Momentum Leaders is a group designed to empower female leaders across Alabama and beyond. “We’re thrilled to see Amanda recognized as part of the first North Alabama […]

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Dallas, Lowe and Lincoln Mills closer to historic street signs

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The preliminaries are nearly finished and the folks behind the movement to add the Dallas Mill Historical District to the growing list of Huntsville neighborhoods adorned with the city’s brown and white street signs are nearing their goal. The Dallas Mill burned down years ago, but old-timers and more recent arrivals alike gathered at Jackson […]

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Matt Curtis Real Estate celebrates $2 Billion in closings

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Matt Curtis Real Estate has surpassed $2 billion in total closings.  Reaching this milestone situates the team among the nation’s top real estate companies and further solidifies its leadership in the Huntsville market.  “We are incredibly proud to reach $2 billion in closings—a testament to the trust and confidence our clients place in us every […]

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Huntsville City Council honors heroic officers, discusses Weeden House updates

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The Huntsville City Council convened Thursday, January 9th for its first regular meeting of the year, where they recognized remarkable acts of bravery, received updates from the community, and handled various city-related matters. The meeting began with a special recognition of Huntsville Police Officer Jason Tony and Sergeant Lambert for their extraordinary courage in responding […]

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