Navigating optimism and financial strain: The complex reality behind America’s economic boom

The economy of the United States made tremendous gains in November and December of 2023, and then scored exceptional gains in January of 2024. The data tells the story of a powerful economic comeback, something this resilient nation is somewhat known for historically.  However, the complete picture is a little more complicated and nuanced. If […]

Astrion secures $910 million U.S. Army Test and Evaluation contract

Astrion announced earlier this week it was awarded a 5-year $910M Redstone Test and Engineering Services (RTES) contract by the United States Army Contracting Command.  Astrion will continue to provide comprehensive support across missile, aviation, and associated technologies to ensure the delivery of safe and effective combat weapon system capabilities to the U.S. Army. Matt […]

FIRST Tech Challenge Alabama State Championship for robotics teams held at New Century

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), an international nonprofit, hosted the Tech Challenge Alabama State Championship on Saturday, March 2, at New Century Technology High School. Held in the school’s gym, with pop hits blasting from the speakers, the event had the feeling of a sporting event – with all the attending […]

AI Talks: A look into the educational impact of AI-generated content creation

“AI Talks” is a series from the Huntsville Business Journal on Artificial Intelligence and its applicability to the world of business. Each month, HBJ plans on bringing you interesting topics led by our contributing expert writer, Carl Holden. This has also introduced another “writer” to our journal: Artificial Intelligence itself. Using Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer […]

Small Business Spotlight: Talking Huntsville history and iconic coffee with The Kaffeeklatsch

Everything about The Kaffeeklatsch is iconic to Huntsville, from its German name – a nod to the German rocket scientists who came here in the 1960s – to its nearly 50 year history in the historic Terry Hutchens building in downtown. The business has grown up with Huntsville, so to speak, experiencing its own changes […]

Huntsville bucks real estate trend with pending sales

Across the country, pending sales have stalled, as interest rates have not only failed to decrease in accordance to the schedule established by the Federal Reserve’s planned scale back of its anti-inflation measures, but have actually ticked back up slightly, reaching 7% at the end of February.  According to Redfin’s national survey, this has caused […]

Huntsville Beautification Board accepting nominations for 2024 awards

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The City of Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 8. Judging will take place after Memorial Day on May 27. New this year is an option to submit payment […]

Huntsville’s VBC celebrates 50 years with record economic numbers alongside nearly one million visitors

On March 01, 2024, the Von Braun Center (VBC) officially kicked off celebrations for the center’s 50 year milestone with the Huntsville community. Capping 50 years of jammed packed shows, hilarious comedians, and heart-stopping performances, the VBC is celebrating the past five decades with record numbers released during their 2022-2023 economic impact report. In total, […]

Southern States boosts assets to $2.3B will acquisition of CBB Bancorp

Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSBK) and CBB Bancorp have officially announced their merger agreement. Under this agreement, Southern States will acquire CBB Bancorp, integrating it into its operations. Following the completion of the merger, Southern States will emerge as the surviving entity, absorbing CBB Bancorp and its subsidiary, Century Bank of Georgia, into its […]

Applications now open for Madison Chamber’s 2024 Best in Biz Awards

Applications are now open for the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Best in Business Awards. This  annual event, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the local business community, will take place on April 19 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s new Space Camp Operations Center from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The awards ceremony, set […]