Mauldin & Jenkins Continues to Expand into Huntsville Market

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Mauldin & Jenkins announced that it will acquire Huntsville’s MDG Professional Group, P.C. (MDG), a full-service accounting firm in Huntsville, Alabama. Effective January 1, 2023, the transaction further expands Mauldin & Jenkins’ presence in the North Alabama region and represents the second acquisition in the Huntsville area for the rapidly growing firm […]

United Community Banks Completes Merger with Huntsville’s Progress Financial

In May 2022, United Community Bank, Inc. (United) announced the acquisition of Progress Financial Corporation (Progress) in an all-stock transaction with an aggregate value of approximately $271.5 million. As of last week, United announced that the merger was completed. In this transaction, Progress’s bank subsidiary, Progress Bank and Trust, was merged into United’s bank subsidiary, […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Executive Vice President

HUNTSVILLE, AL – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announced the promotion of Angel Stinson to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville/North Alabama region. “We are proud to announce Angel’s promotion to Executive Vice President,” states Andy Kattos, ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Regional CEO. “Angel’s experience, expertise, and leadership has been incredibly beneficial to our team and […]

FirstBank Recognized by American Banker as Best Bank to Work for in 2022

FirstBank has been named one of the 2022 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker for the third consecutive year. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. Nashville-based FirstBank is the third largest Tennessee-headquartered bank, with 83 full-service branches across Tennessee, South Central Kentucky, Alabama and North Georgia, and a national […]

Bank Independent Hires Rockhill

Bank Independent recently announced the hiring of Nick Rockhill as a VP Sales Officer in Madison County. Rockhill has over 10 years of experience in the banking industry. He has served on the Retail Banking side for about five years where he served various roles from Customer Sales/Relationship Banking to Management of a Retail Sales Office. After serving […]

Understanding Key Differences in Banks vs Credit Unions

As a business owner, it’s imperative to have a financial account to manage your business-related income and expenses that is separate from your personal account. Some business owners choose the same institution where they manage their personal finances, but it’s important to explore all options and this includes the various Huntsville city credit unions.  Before […]

Bank Independent Honors Athens State Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship

Two Athens State University students were among ten local recipients of the 2022/2023 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship awarded through Bank Independent. They were recognized at a reception held in their honor at Founders Hall on the Athens State Campus on October 13th with guests from Bank Independent and Athens State.   The Edward Fennel Mauldin […]

Bank Independent Celebrates Groundbreaking For Fifth Madison County Location

October 11 marked a new milestone for Sheffield-based Bank Independent with the groundbreaking celebration for its fifth Madison County location, located at 9101 Memorial Parkway SW.  “Today marks another milestone in the bank’s legacy for service, growth, and commitment to the communities we serve,” said Bank Independent Huntsville City President, DeMarco McClain. “We’re beginning construction […]

Justin Low Joins Bank Independent as HR Manager

Bank Independent is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Low as the organization’s Human Resources Manager. Low joins the bank after spending the past five years as the Director of Human Resources for the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa. He was responsible for the oversight and direction of 270 employees. He also served on […]

Corporate Tax Season is Here: Are You Prepared?

For business owners in Huntsville and beyond, tax season is likely high on their list of priorities right now as the end of year quickly approaches. The Huntsville Business Journal recently met with Huntsville CPA Jared Sharp of Warren Averett to discuss recent developments and pro tips for businesses as they enter the year-end planning […]