Real Estate Update: Pending Sales Pick Up, Despite National Trend

The Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR) has released statistics for the Huntsville/Madison County market that shows that our local real estate market is defying national trends in terms of pending sales.  Nationally, pending sales have been dropping. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales have declined by an average of […]

Alabama A&M reports record enrollment for 2023-2024 academic year

Alabama A&M University has officially reported the largest enrollment in its history. As of today, 6,633 students are enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester – a 10 percent increase over the 2022-23 academic year. This year’s enrollment is supported by significant gains in new and returning students, with a 5 percent increase in the retention […]

Governor Ivey dedicates new Discovery Life Sciences global HQ

HUNTSVILLE, AL – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology opened a new global headquarters earlier today on its campus. The 93,000-square-foot building will be home to the Discovery Life Sciences’ (Discovery) global headquarters. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey led the ribbon cutting ceremony. “Discovery has continued to grow in Alabama and make an impact throughout the world,” Ivey said. “When Discovery […]

ServisFirst Bancshares named on inaugural national award list

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce its inclusion in the D.A. Davidson’s Inaugural Best-of-Breed Bison report, a prestigious recognition that underscores the bank’s commitment to excellence and long-term success. In an inaugural industry report released on September 28, 2023, D.A. Davidson named ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. as one of the first 17 companies […]

Huntsville ranks in top five for Southern metro tech development

An interesting trend nationwide has once again brought Huntsville, Alabama into the spotlight. According to research from CommercialCafe.com, a leading national commercial real estate blog, the nation is currently experiencing somewhat of a “decentralization” of traditional tech hubs. What this means is that, for tech-related jobs, the industry is experiencing a major shift from typical […]

CFD Research announces major company transition

HUNTSVILLE, AL – As of October 2nd, 2023, Huntsville-based CFD Research transitioned to a 100% ESOP company. ESOP, which stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan, is a retirement plan that empowers employees by granting ownership stock in the company as a cost-free benefit, fostering not only their ownership in the company but also bolstering their […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces new First Vice President

HUNTSVILLE, AL – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), has announced the promotion of Margaret Riethmaier to First Vice President, Regional Branch Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “As First Vice President, Regional Branch Officer, Margaret Riethmaier will play a pivotal role in the continued success and growth of ServisFirst Bank,” states Andy Kattos, […]

UAH demonstrates cybersecurity software alongside Lockheed Martin

Last week, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced that it developed a cybersecurity software for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC). The software began performance testing on one of Lockheed Martin’s In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LM LINUSS™) technology demonstrator CubeSats. The software, Small Satellite Defender, is an intrusion detection system […]

Thriving downtown highlights population growth, potential

It’s no secret that Huntsville’s downtown is a thriving area for work, living, and leisure; recent years have shown promising growth in each of those capacities, continuing to add residential and visitor appeal to the immediate area and the city as a whole. According to Rob Buddo, President and CEO of Downtown Huntsville, Inc., an […]

Huntsville-Madison County Chamber launches “Smart Careers” initiative to fast-track job seekers

In a move to bolster workforce development, the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber is expanding its ASmartPlace.com initiative. This extension, known as “Smart Careers,” aims to accelerate the careers of job seekers interested in four specific industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Construction, and Healthcare. This innovative approach caters to individuals who may not have the time, opportunity, […]