National Builder Group company launches into Huntsville market offering affordable luxury homes

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Maplewood Homes, a National Builder Group company, is making waves in the greater Huntsville area with its introduction of high-quality, affordable homes. According to Jeff Hinojosa, who spearheads Maplewood Homes, the main goal is to brings a fresh perspective to homebuilding. “Whether it’s a growing family, a career change, or simply a […]

Rypkema: Remembering economics of preservation key to Huntsville’s growth during Historic Preservation Month

May is Historic Preservation Month in the city of Huntsville. The month of observation and celebration was opened with a lecture by Donovan Rypkema, principal and CEO of PlaceEconomics, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate and economic development consulting firm.  His talk, entitled “The Economics of Preservation,” was held in Ridley Hall at the Church of […]

Huntsville Secures Federal Funding for Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Development

The City of Huntsville has secured a significant $850,000 grant from the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) to initiate a pioneering land-use study along a potential bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor. The study will focus on three key areas along University Drive: Northwoods, University of Alabama in Huntsville, and Mid-City. These areas have been identified as […]

Huntsville unveils new bike share stations in Cummings Research Park West

The City of Huntsville, Cummings Research Park (CRP), and Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) came together last week to announce three pilot Blue Bikes Bike Share stations in CRP West.  Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle was in attendance at the announcement, which took place at The Point @ Lake 4 Station, located at 900 Explorer Boulevard.  The […]

Why is HSV the top spot for young people and families?

One of the key drivers to Huntsville’s recent success in being named the best city to live in the US has been attracting young people to relocate to Huntsville. Huntsville has historically made the list of best places to raise a family, but to continue to grow as a city, it had to find ways […]

How can Huntsville become an AI City?

“AI Talks” is a series from the Huntsville Business Journal on Artificial Intelligence and its applicability to the world of business. Each month, HBJ plans on bringing you interesting topics led by our contributing expert writer, Carl Holden. This has also introduced another “writer” to our journal: Artificial Intelligence itself. Using Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), […]

A look into the conflicting reality of the U.S. gig platform economy

While gig work is certainly not new, the expansion of gig platforms, such as DoorDash and Uber, has been staggering in the past five years. It’s no longer just rideshares or food delivery, though, as gig work now also includes assembling furniture, pet sitting, helping with residential moving, grocery shopping, and so much more. In […]

Housing permits in Huntsville Metro Area outpace national trend

In defiance of national trends, housing permits in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area surged to the highest they have been in a decade. Nearly 6000 new permits were issued in the metro in 2023, according to Carmen Rogobete, Communications Strategist with Point2. This reflects a 47% increase in permits issued over 2022.   The jump in permitting […]

Small Business Spotlight: A Conversation with the Church Street Family

What began as a single wine shop, born out of a desire to recreate the ambiance of a California wine bar, has grown into a collection of nine distinctive restaurants and bars. Husband and wife team Matt Mell and Stephanie Kennedy-Mell are the creative culinary geniuses behind the Church Street Family restaurants and bars, which […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Karen and David Smith of Royal Funeral Home

For over a century, Royal Funeral Home has been a pillar of support for grieving families, particularly in the black community. Through four generations, the owners have dedicated themselves to providing the utmost care and compassion to those experiencing the loss of a loved one, and at a time when equitable access to services was […]