Drake State to Host Free Financial Aid Workshop for High School and College Students

‘Tis the season for completing cumbersome financial aid paperwork for the fall. The same time each year, millions of students apply for financial aid in hopes of receiving funds to offset the cost of attending college. One of the biggest obstacles they face is the daunting Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, known by […]

Huntsville’s Merit Bank Announces Newest Team Member

Huntsville’s Merit Bank announced the addition of David Kimrey to their team as the Executive Vice President for commercial and private banking.  Kimrey brings more than 40 years of local banking experience to his new position.  “We are proud to welcome David Kimrey to Merit Bank,” said Will Heaps, President and CEO of Merit Bank. […]

Progress Financial Announces One-Time Cash Dividend

At its most recent Board of Directors meeting, Progress Financial Corporation declared a special one-time cash dividend for their shareholders at $0.25 per share. Progress Financial is the parent company of Progress Bank which has 13 total locations in Alabama and Florida with their headquarters residing in Huntsville. Since opening in 2008, Progress Bank has […]

Student Loan Payment Moratorium & its Extension: Providing Much Needed Relief

As student loan debt statistics indicate, the cost of attending college comes with a hefty price tag for Americans. Since the pandemic hit, it’s also greatly affected many people’s ability to make monthly payments on their student loans. Among the Class of 2019, 69% of college students took out student loans, graduating with an average […]

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Board reappoints Huntsville’s David Nast

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announced the reappointment of David Nast to a three-year term on the organization’s Birmingham Branch board, which will be Nast’s second consecutive appointment.  As a founding member of Huntsville-based Progress Bank, David Nast has served as President and CEO of the bank since 2008. Between 1982 until 2006, he […]

Bryant Bank breaking ground on Athens location

ATHENS – Bryant Bank’s presence in North Alabama is growing. The bank, founded in Tuscaloosa in 2005 by Paul W. Bryant, Jr., currently has two locations in Huntsville as well as a loan production office in Athens. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m. This will mark the start of construction on […]

Huntsville’s Merit Bank Announces New President and Chief Executive

Along with much of the recent success within the Huntsville-Madison County community, Huntsville-Based Merit Bank announced Charles W. Heaps as the company’s new President and Chief Executive. Heaps brings more than 20 years of banking experience to the new position, with an extensive record in commercial and agricultural lending success.  Heaps was one of the founding […]

Progress Bank Adds 12th Location in Tuscaloosa

Progress Bank opened its 12th location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama recently, with Brad Hayes elected as the Tuscaloosa Market President.  “Brad will be an integral addition to our senior management team with his impressive background in banking. A native to Tuscaloosa, he provides valuable insight to the wants and needs of our clients in the area,” […]

NAI Chase Commercial Adds New Property Manager to Huntsville Office

On Wednesday, September 15, NAI Chase Commercial welcomed Chris Windom as the Property Manager for the real estate firm’s Huntsville office.  As an Accredited Management Organization, NAI Chase Commercial is responsible for providing Retail Office and Industrial Commercial Property Brokerage, Leasing and Sales, Commercial Property Development, Commercial Property Management Services, Investment Property Brokerage, Construction Management […]

Madison County Welcomes New Community Focused Bank

Headquartered in Jasper, Tennessee, with several other locations in Nolensville, Franklin, Chattanooga, Tower Community Bank opened its first location in Madison County, and totes a list of community focused and relationship driven services that are hard to beat.  Central to the business is actually a part of their name. Their focus on community banking is […]