Starfish Holdings, the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, and SIMVANA, has announced that Founder Bill Roark has been named a recipient of the Business Alabama Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Awards honor the state’s most impactful business leaders and were presented as part of the Business Alabama Awards […]
When Dr. Hayley DeGraaff opened Advanced Life Clinic in 2004, aesthetic medicine looked very different than it does today. “At that time, it was unusual for somebody with a primary care background to step into aesthetics,” DeGraaff said. “It really was a pioneering field.” Her vision for Advanced Life Clinic included functional hormone wellness, anti-aging […]
When you step into the newest Bank Independent office, you feel a special vibe. Which is fitting since the office is in Huntsville’s vibrant MidCity District. And, the building is different from the company’s other offices which reflect a Williamsburg style. The MidCity office blends elements of Williamsburg with the MidCity vibe – a carryover […]
Jordon Tucker has been promoted to Supervisor of Operations at Tower Loan, advancing into a regional leadership role overseeing operations across Alabama. In this position, Tucker will focus on developing branch managers, strengthening teams, and supporting continued growth and profitability throughout the region. Tucker joined Tower Loan in July 2019 as a Manager Trainee in […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is accepting student applications for the Charger Innovation Challenge (CIC): Serious Games Edition, a semester-long hackathon launching in Spring 2026. Open to students of all majors, the challenge invites participants to design and develop “serious games”—games created to educate, train, improve health, or drive social impact. Applications are […]
Anne Osborne has been promoted to Vice President of Business Strategy at Bank Independent, building on the expanded responsibilities she assumed last year to strengthen the Bank’s strategic capabilities in an increasingly complex and regulated environment. She will continue reporting to Chief Financial Officer Adam Compton. “Anne brings a thoughtful, disciplined approach to strategy and […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Student Competition. The regional North American finals take place this month, with the winners advancing to the international finals on May 12-15, 2026, at the 28th ESV Conference […]
Hallie Mauldin, Culture & Engagement Officer, has been promoted to Vice President – Team Member Care at Bank Independent. In her new position, Mauldin will lead Internal Communications, Workplace Experience, Learning & Development, and Professional Development. “As a fourth-generation leader, Hallie carries forward a longstanding commitment to our people and the culture that defines our […]
Cranes are towering over the 78,675 square-foot addition to the Huntsville Ice Sports Center. The arena on the east side of the facility includes a competition sheet of ice and nearly 1,400 seats. On the west side, ground has broken for a 38,846 square-foot curling facility with five lanes and seating for nearly 200 people, […]
It’s officially called Week Zero in the college football season. However, that will be a misnomer, as far as the University of North Alabama, Samford University and the city of Huntsville are concerned. It will be a real week in the schedule when the two schools meet Aug. 29 on Wicks Family Field at Joe […]
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