Two factors – community growth and employer needs – have come together to give United Way of Madison County’s free “Ride United” program a lift in the past two years. Since its implementation here in 2020, Ride United has hit a milestone, providing nearly 3,000 free rides to and from essential services such as job […]
Marvinia Adams, owner of Martinizing Dry Cleaning and this year’s Catalyst Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year award winner, has plenty of reasons to celebrate. After taking over the local dry-cleaning franchise in June 2019, Adams recently passed the two-year mark. In any other given year, this would be noteworthy, but during one of the most […]
It was a night filled with anticipation at Burritt on the Mountain as the audience eagerly awaited the announcement of the 2021 WEDC Foundation honorees. Each of the five women selected were nominated by another community leader who has recognized that these prominent businesswomen have made a significant impact in the Huntsville community – all […]
Home décor and furniture aficionados, it’s time to mark your calendars for a big warehouse event! Despite a variety of supply chain setbacks and delivery logjams, Kim Aube and Mandy Pfeifer, owners of The Furnish Co. Local Design and Décor, are ready to roll out their first warehouse-style sales event July 24. The Furnish Co. […]
Knowledge is power. Imagine having access to genomic testing, specifically designed to determine what would be the most effective medication. Then, imagine being able to confidently take that prescription drug without worrying about the possibility of untoward side effects. Pharmacogenomics, the prescribing of medication based on genetics, is quickly becoming the way of the future. […]
Scott Ross, director of information technology for HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnolgy, has been named the Alabama Chief Information Officer of the Year by Alabama CIO – an organization that helps chief information officers (CIOs) maximize their leadership effectiveness, create value, reduce risk and share success. The honor came at Friday’s annual Alabama CIO of the Year […]
Jennifer Geist has been named executive director of First Stop, the nonprofit organization to help aid Huntsville’s homeless population. She succeeds Tim Davis, First Stop’s executive director since 2019 who is retiring. Davis will remain on the Board of Directors. “We’re excited and fortunate to have Jennifer lead First Stop,” said Paul Pradat, president of […]
Paul Barjon sank an eagle putt on the second playoff hole to win the inaugural Huntsville Championship on the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour at The Ledges. He celebrated by sinking a Rocket Republic Six-Iron, the official beer of the tournament. Turns out Barjon wasn’t the only winner that weekend. The Huntsville Championship pledged to give […]
The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville has awarded some $71,460 in 2021 Racial Equity Fund grants. The 11 award recipients are addressing racial equity gaps to improve quality of life for all who live in the greater Huntsville community, the foundation said in a news release. Launched in June 2020, the Racial Equity Fund received […]
MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas have taken the field and the Madison Chamber of Commerce is ready to play ball! And, fittingly, the theme for this year’s pandemic-delayed Business Expo & Kid’s Day is baseball. After being sidelined last year, the annual event returns to The Insanity Complex on June 26 from 10 a.m. […]
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