Madison Chamber Cuts Ribbon on a Bigger, Brighter Future

Tuesday morning thunderstorms gave way to clear skies as if on cue for a ceremony christening the new Madison Chamber of Commerce offices. And though the autumnal equinox moved the calendar into fall on Monday, summer had something left to say. A bright, hot sun cooked the parking lot for a ribbon-cutting in front of […]

Jim Page Named Interim Executive Director of Launch Regional Partnership

Launch Regional Partnership, a coalition of business and civic leaders from across North Alabama, has appointed its chairman, Jim Page, as interim executive director. Founded in 2015, the all-volunteer nonprofit has focused on aligning workforce development, expanding the region’s entrepreneurial network, and guiding land use planning across its 10-county footprint. It recently adopted a new […]

Small Businesses Take Center Stage as Chamber Marks 40th Gala

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber marked a milestone last week with its 40th Annual Small Business Awards Gala at the Von Braun Center. While the evening began with a brief technical issue during the opening video, the program soon found its rhythm, celebrating the companies and individuals who keep Huntsville’s economy dynamic and resilient. Recognizing the […]

Field Day: Huntsville’s newest entertainment venue offers games, sports and entertainment for all ages

Field Day, located next door to GigaParts on University Drive, officially opened to the public on Saturday, August 31, to much excitement from area residents.  The entertainment complex boasts a stacked menu with specially crafted food, a stocked bar, a self-pour beer wall, and activities such as indoor mini golf, duckpin bowling, axe throwing, a […]

Exceptional Events Meet Culinary Excellence: Inside the Jackson Center Experience with Director & Chef Daniel LaBoudiere

In the heart of Cummings Research Park, the Jackson Center isn’t just another meeting and event venue—it’s a place where premium hospitality, world-class culinary artistry, and exemplary service come together to create unforgettable experiences. For more than a decade, Daniel LaBoudiere has been the driving force behind the Jackson Center’s reputation for excellence. Originally hired […]

Rocket City Marathon Announces First-Ever Philanthropic Partner

The Huntsville Track Club and Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF) announced today a new long-term philanthropic partnership between Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend and HHF, marking the first official charitable alignment in the marathon’s 49-year history. Proceeds from the 2025 Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend, happening Dec. 12–14, will help fund the development of a therapy […]

New Downtown Restaurant Surprises with Unique Ambiance and Locally Inspired Cocktails

One Eleven, a new restaurant in downtown Huntsville, officially opened on June 9 to much excitement, quickly becoming a buzzworthy destination for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few blocks away from Big Spring Park and the downtown square, the eatery is well-placed in the heart of the city. It even has a storied […]

2027 AYSO Tournament to Bring $9 Million Windfall to Huntsville

An already vibrant 2027 schedule for national sports events in Huntsville is getting crowded as 360 teams, an estimated 15-16,000 visitors and a projected $9 million addition to city business coffers will arrive for a two week summer soccer tournament that year. The dates for the tournament are June 29 – July 3, 2027.  At […]

Huntsville Tourism Summit Unveils Bold Vision for Outdoor Access, Lodging, and Engagement

At this year’s Annual Huntsville Tourism Summit, local leaders, tourism professionals, and national experts shared a clear message: Huntsville is transforming into a destination where natural beauty, active lifestyles, and thoughtful infrastructure come together. From multi-use greenways to a growing hotel pipeline to a new nature discovery center in the works, the summit revealed a […]

Local Mother-Daughter Duo Brings Belgian Pancakes to Alabama and Beyond

In the midst of the global pandemic, many businesses faced unprecedented challenges. But for one mother-daughter team in Madison, the uncertainty was the catalyst for a new and successful venture. At the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, Bailey Nichols and her teenage daughter Alexis found themselves looking for a meaningful way to stay […]