Assistant School Director for Alabama Banking School Named

Bank Independent has announced that Jessica Diaz, Vice President and Director of Learning & Development, has been named Assistant School Director for the Alabama Banking School. In this role, Diaz will support the Chairman and School Director in overseeing school operations. “We’re thrilled to see Jessica recognized and named as the new Assistant School Director […]

Bank Independent Announces Leadership Transitions

Bank Independent has announced the appointment of Jason Windham as President of the bank and CJ Ryan as President of Interstate Billing Service, its wholly owned subsidiary. Macke Mauldin, Bank Independent CEO, has been President of the bank since 1996. “It has been an honor to serve as President of the bank for the past […]

Caleb Horton Joins ServisFirst Bank Huntsville as VP, Portfolio Manager

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, has named Caleb Horton Vice President, Portfolio Manager for its Huntsville team. In this role, Horton will support commercial lending through strategic credit analysis and portfolio management. A lifelong Huntsville resident, Horton brings over 12 years of banking experience with a focus on credit underwriting, credit administration, and […]

Huntsville’s Ranking Among Mid-Sized Metros: Revealed

The Rocket City maintains its position as a leading national destination for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals. The latest national report from CoworkingCafe ranks Huntsville as the fourth-best mid-sized U.S. metro area (with a population between 500,000 and 999,999), based on factors such as job availability, wage growth, affordability, and educational infrastructure. The […]

Bank47 Celebrates Huntsville Launch with Community Event, Encourages Connection and Service

This May, Bank47 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new location on Church Street. To celebrate this milestone, the financial institution held an event at The Ledges on June 26th.  The celebration featured heavy hors d’oeuvres, an assortment of beverages, a unique and interactive keynote speech from Dr. Kevin Elko, and […]

A New Model for Local Commerce: Food & Farm Hub Grows Huntsville’s Green Economy

Despite scattered thunderstorms that briefly sent guests scrambling for shelter, the Huntsville Food & Farm Hub officially launched on June 24 at the historic Lumberyard, introducing a bold new chapter in local agriculture, sustainability, and community-driven enterprise. The event marked the opening of a year-round online marketplace connecting residents and restaurants to farms and producers […]

Huntsville City Council Moves Forward on Sewer Hike, Ice Center Expansion

The Huntsville City Council made the first sewer rate hike to utilities customers in 20 years official at its regular meeting Thursday night. That approval was expected, as was passing a $44.6 million construction contract for a major expansion of the Huntsville Ice Sports Center (ISC). First, however, Mayor Tommy Battle’s special recognitions included Huntsville […]

Alabama’s Overtime Tax Experiment Ends Amid $350M Fiscal Shock and Suspected Exploitation

Businesses statewide are recalibrating payroll systems as Alabama’s tax exemption on overtime pay expires June 30.   The nine-month pilot, once celebrated as a national model for worker relief, ends with little fanfare. Lawmakers declined to renew it after costs ballooned to ten times original estimates and critics argued it favored higher earners.   Initial projections in […]

Real Estate Update: Markets Level as Fed Commits to Steady Policy Guidance

The Alabama Association of Realtors’ monthly report for April of 2024 showed month-over-month declines in home sales across Alabama—down 6.8%—and a 2.2% decrease in the median price from March, but year-over-year figures for the month of April show improvements over the course of the year. Home sales across the state showed a 10.8% year-over-year improvement, […]

Meet Evan Crouse, CFP®, Partner and Wealth Advisor at Waverly Advisors

Evan Crouse is a Partner and Wealth Advisor at Waverly Advisors, where he leverages his extensive expertise in financial planning to provide exceptional service to his clients. With a robust background in corporate finance and a distinguished tenure as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, Evan brings a unique perspective and a wealth of […]