Kay Ivey Delivers ‘Alabama Update 2025’ in Huntsville: Education, Economy, and the Challenges Ahead

On May 5, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey addressed the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce at the Von Braun Center, offering her “Alabama Update 2025.” Speaking to a crowd of business leaders and sponsors including Meta, Mazda Toyota, Blue Origin, Boeing, and multiple defense contractors, Ivey painted a picture of Alabama as a state on […]

Vineetha Menon: Cirkle, Chief AI Transformation Officer

Dr. Vineetha Menon is the Dr. Terence Reed Endowed Associate Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Big Data Analytics Lab at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.  Dr. Menon has over a decade of expertise in multidisciplinary data science research domains, including generative AI, bias and transparency in large language models (LLMs), deep […]

Sheena Collier: CEO and Founder of Provision Realty, LLC and Provision Real Estate Academy

Dr. Sheena Collier holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Management from Stillman College, a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Texas A&M University-Texarkana, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Trinity International University of Ambassadors. Additionally, she has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD h.c.) from the Trinity International University […]

Dexter Strong: Deloitte, Senior Consultant

Dexter Strong is a Senior Consultant in Deloitte’s Human Capital practice, serving Government and Public Service clients. He is also a member of the Huntsville, Alabama, Committee of 100, the Youth Pastor at Monte Sano United Methodist Church, and an associate minister at Progressive Union MB Church.   As an undergrad, Dexter studied Religion and History […]

Audrey Johnson: Moxie Media, Founder

Audrey Johnson uses a unique formula that combines human psychology, media theory and news principles in her social media consulting business. The UNA graduate is also an award winning writer and former reporter with over six years of experience in news writing, digital media and content creation. “I started my own business after getting fired […]

2025 Top 40 Under 40

Presented By:   We are proud to sponsor the Huntsville Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40, an annual celebration of the talent, drive, and leadership that continue to shape the future of our community. This year’s honorees remind us that success in business is about more than ambition — it’s about purpose, service, and the […]

WEDC Foundation Announces 2025 Women Honoring Women Honorees, Celebrating Leadership and Impact in North Alabama

The Women’s Economic Development Council (WEDC) Foundation has announced its 2025 class of honorees for the annual Women Honoring Women recognition, spotlighting five North Alabama leaders for their achievements in business, education, community service, and nonprofit innovation. The honorees were revealed on April 29 at Redstone Federal Credit Union’s Twickenham location in Huntsville. The announcement […]

Madison County Businesses Offer Workforce Education Options to Help Fill Skilled Trades Gap

Last week, the Go Build Alabama campaign launched its updated training page, a centralized resource for skilled trades education in the Yellowhammer State.  The training page features a user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career tech programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications.  Go Build Alabama is a campaign that was created by […]

Sit Down with Success: A Conversation with Mark Hedden

Some say customer service is dead or dying, but for Mark Hedden, serving customers is his passion and at the root of his operations. As founder and owner of Hedden Lawn and Garden, the Huntsville native said he enjoys knowing his customers and their equipment by name, understanding their needs, and standing behind every piece […]

Burritt on the Mountain: 70 Years of Cultural and Economic Impact in Huntsville

Burritt on the Mountain: 70 Years of Cultural and Economic Impact in Huntsville In 1955, Dr. William Henry Burritt gifted his unique mountaintop estate to the city of Huntsville, creating what is now known as Burritt on the Mountain. Seventy years later, Burritt stands not only as a cherished cultural landmark but also as a […]