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 […]

FirstBank Expands Its Footprint With a New Branch in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, AL – FirstBank announced the opening of a new branch in Huntsville, Alabama. The Providence branch in the MidCity area marks the bank’s fourth location in the state. The new branch will be a full-service bank with an ATM and instant issue debit card machine. Mortgage and investment services will also be available at this […]

Community Foundation CEO earns prestigious accreditation

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville CEO and President Melissa Thompson recently received the prestigious recognition of Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation by The American College of Financial Services. The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designation is a certification ensuring that its recipients share a common body of knowledge to collaborate effectively with […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Promotes Emily Frazier  to Vice President, Credit Officer

  ServisFirst Bank announces the promotion of Emily Frazier to Vice President, Credit Officer for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “Emily is one of our original team members who started with us sixteen years ago and helped with our initial capital raise and office set-up months before we even opened the doors to our Huntsville bank,” states Andy Kattos, […]

Ginger Harper of First Horizon appointed to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) Foundation Board

Ginger Harper, Senior Vice President, Private Client Group Manager at First Horizon, has been appointed to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) Foundation Board.   Ginger Harper has 22 years of private and retail banking experience and is responsible for lending, investment strategies, trust, and financial planning.  In this role, she focuses […]

Nashville-based bank announces first permanent office location in Huntsville

It has been years since the building at 409 Madison Street has been occupied and operational. Located directly across the street from the Early Works Museum, one of Huntsville’s long-time local favorites, and directly in the heart of downtown HSV, the what was formerly a Wells Fargo building has sat vacant in what many Huntsville […]

Progress Financial Corporation declares special dividend

HUNTSVILLE, AL – At its July meeting, the board of directors of Progress Financial Corporation, the parent company of Progress Bank, approved a special cash dividend of $0.16 per share.  The dividend will be payable on July 27, 2022, for shareholders of record as of July 8, 2022.   “We are proud of everything Progress Bank […]

Brandon C. Smith, CPA, named Managing Partner of Anglin Reichmann Armstrong

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Anglin Reichmann Armstrong announced the appointment of Brandon C. Smith, CPA to Managing Partner, effective today. Current Managing Partner Gary Anglin, CPA, CGMA, transitions to chair of the firm’s board of directors. This historic announcement marks the 32nd anniversary of the firm and the next chapter of its strategic plan, according to Gary […]