HudsonAlpha and gener8tor kick off sixth AgTech Accelerator cohort with 10 startups

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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with startup accelerator gener8tor, has launched its Fall 2025 AgTech Accelerator featuring 10 startup companies selected for the cohort. This 7-week pre-accelerator non-investment program will provide concierge support and connections for early-stage agricultural startups to advance their technologies, attract investment and grow their businesses. “This cohort of ten companies […]

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Bank Independent Honors Athens State Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship

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Bank Independent recognized two Athens State University students as recipients of the 2025 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship during a reception hosted by the bank and university representatives. The scholarship, created for first-generation college students, is named in honor of the late Bank Independent President Edward Fennel Mauldin. Recipients John Jones, a senior majoring in […]

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UAH College of Engineering Dean Shankar Mahalingam Named 2025 Sigma Xi Fellow

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Dr. Shankar Mahalingam, dean of the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been selected to join the 2025 Sigma Xi Cohort of Fellows. The honor, awarded by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, recognizes “exceptional contributions to the scientific enterprise.” The award highlights Mahalingam’s “pioneering research in turbulent […]

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Small Business Spotlight: A conversation with Donny of Donny’s Diamond Gallery

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When Donny and Fatemeh Nazarieh sat down for their first date on December 5, 1993, Donny shared two dreams: to visit his family in Iran, whom he hadn’t seen in 18 years, and to open his very own jewelry store. That conversation became the beginning of their love story and the foundation of a family […]

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Battle, Stinson, and Whitaker Advance into Expanded Leadership Roles at ServisFirst Bank

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ServisFirst Bank has announced three leadership promotions within its Huntsville office. Angel Stinson has been promoted to Regional Chief Operating Officer; Drew Battle has been promoted to Executive Vice President; and Stuart Whitaker has been promoted to Senior Vice President. These promotions reflect the bank’s ongoing focus on leadership, customer service, and continued growth in […]

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Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Brett Pierce of The Masters Salon

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Brett Pierce grew up in the world of hairstyling as the son of award-winning hair artists Gary and Ann Bray, who opened The Masters Salon in 1973 inside Huntsville’s old Dunnavant’s Mall. His mother, Ann, began styling hair as a teenager and went on to earn international acclaim, becoming the first American woman to win […]

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Holidays in Huntsville: How Shopping Local and Giving Back Strengthens the Economy

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As the holiday season approaches, Huntsville residents have a powerful way to make an impact: support local businesses while giving back to the community. From small shops to major employers, the city’s business ecosystem relies on residents’ holiday spending and generosity to fuel economic growth and strengthen local services. Citizens Supporting Small Businesses Shopping locally […]

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Protecting Growth: A Beginner’s Guide to Small Business Insurance in Huntsville

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As Huntsville’s small-business ecosystem accelerates, insurance is becoming a strategic necessity rather than an afterthought. From new retailers opening along South Parkway to agile tech consultancies in Cummings Research Park, the city’s entrepreneurial climate comes with new forms of risk—and securing the right insurance can be the difference between a temporary setback and a long-term […]

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Huntsville Music Office: 2025 Year in Review

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The Huntsville Music Office closed out a landmark year during its final Quarterly Music Meetup of 2025 on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the new Vesper Sky Lounge inside the Trilogy Hotel.  The event brought together artists, venue operators, educators and civic leaders for a streamlined review of the progress driving Huntsville’s fast-growing music economy.   Music […]

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Huntsville Police Honors K-9 Boomer as Retirement Highlights the Expanding Role of Working Dogs

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The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) celebrated the retirement of one of its most respected four-legged officers this week: K-9 Boomer, an explosives-detection dog who has served the department and the community for six dedicated years. The event marked more than the end of a single K-9 career. It offered a look at how Huntsville’s rapidly […]

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