Huntsville’s newest independent bookstore celebrates grand opening

After operating as “a bookstore without a bookstore” for years, The Snail on the Wall is officially a bookstore with an actual bookstore.  That is how Lady Smith, the owner of Huntsville’s newest independent bookstore, described her journey at the store’s ribbon cutting ceremony this past Friday.  The Snail on the Wall bookstore is in […]

Alabama firm completes construction of state-of-the-art medical office in HSV

Robins & Morton, a leading construction firm, has finished work on Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama’s (RANA) new medical office in Huntsville, Alabama. The new facility, located in the Bellewood Park area, spans 20,500 square feet and is built on 2.1 acres of land. The one-story building is designed to optimize patient care and efficiency, […]

Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate celebrates 50 years in Huntsville market

Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate (CBCMRE) is marking its 50th year of continuous operation in Huntsville’s commercial real estate market. The company is also celebrating 40 years of service by D. Scott McLain, who has played a key role in the firm’s growth since joining in 1984. Founded in 1974 by Gene McLain, CBCMRE […]

Alabama A&M selected as sole HBCU for multi-million dollar project to shape uncharted career path

Alabama A&M University has been chosen as the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to participate in a $2.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at establishing a groundbreaking undergraduate program in research administration and management. The initiative, led by Dr. Chris Brown, Vice President for Research at the University of Alabama at […]

Wellstone prioritizing long-term mental health in children with first ever Pediatric Center

Huntsville is now home to Alabama’s first 24/7 pediatric mental health crisis center, a 12,000-square-foot facility that provides 24 beds for children aged 12 to 18 at WellStone, Inc. This much-anticipated facility marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to improve mental health care for young people. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the 19th, […]

Freedom Real Estate & Capital celebrates 10th anniversary with new tenants and community impact

Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC marked its 10th anniversary in a celebration that brought together local officials, business leaders, and community members. The event featured two significant announcements: the introduction of the first tenants at The Offices at Hays Farm and a generous donation of $10,000 to 10 local charities. “Freedom has come a […]

Real estate update: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates

In a long-awaited move, the Federal Reserve announced that it has cut the federal funds rate by fifty basis points. The new federal funds rate, which acts as a benchmark for borrowing rates across the economy, is now reduced to 4.8%, the lowest rate since March of 2023. This is the first rate cut since […]

Huntsville tops list of emerging north American tech markets

Huntsville has been ranked #1 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming tech-talent markets in its annual Scoring Tech Talent report, which evaluates 75 U.S. and Canadian cities on their ability to attract and grow tech talent. Huntsville’s had a 17.9% growth in tech employment over the past five years and a 19.6% increase in tech wages. […]

HudsonAlpha scientists awarded 5-year, $2.9 million NIH research grant

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is advancing research to create peanuts resistant to aflatoxins, harmful toxins that threaten crops. Faculty Investigator Josh Clevenger, PhD, leads the project in collaboration with Peggy Ozias-Akins, PhD, from the University of Georgia, with support from Mars Wrigley. Aflatoxins, produced by Aspergillus fungi in hot, humid environments, pose serious health risks […]

Huntsville celebrates local excellence at 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala

Local small businesses and members of the Huntsville business community were honored on the evening of September 12 at the 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala. The event, hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, was held in the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom.  The glitzy evening began with a cocktail hour, which was followed by […]