Huntsville CWA workers remain on strike during negotiations with AT&T

It’s been more than two weeks since 17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast began their strike against the company.  According to officials from the union that represents these workers, Communication Workers of America (CWA), not much has changed and an end to the strike doesn’t appear to be yet in sight.  CWA claims workers face […]

Lowe Mill small business brings Texas flavor to Rocket City

A slice of Texas has found its way to the Huntsville culinary scene at Kar’s Char Texas-Style BBQ at Lowe Mill. Thomas Langford and James Emery opened the restaurant one year ago, combining a passion for authentic Texas barbecue with delicious traditional Southern recipes. Thomas Langford’s journey to becoming a barbecue pitmaster started at a […]

Expanded HBCU innovation internship program welcomes new cohort and employer partners

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) has teamed up with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., and Innovate Alabama to launch the second phase of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program. This fall, the program will welcome a larger group of eight interns, a significant increase from its initial launch. After […]

Runoff races set in District 1 as Huntsville’s Municipal Election results are finalized

The results of Huntsville’s August 27 municipal election are in with decisive victories in District 5 races and runoffs in both District 1 races.  The turnout for the election was low, with just 6,070 of the two districts’ 77,028 registered voters casting ballots — for a 7.88% rate of voter turnout.  City Council: In west […]

UAH launches first of its kind AFROTC Program

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, has officially launched its Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) operating location. This program is unique, marking the first of its kind for the Air Force or Space Force ROTC in the United States. “We are incredibly proud to bring […]

Bank Independent employee graduates from Campus to Career program

Victor Alves, a banker at Bank Independent, officially graduated from the year-long Campus to Career (C2C) professional development program on July 26th and has now stepped into his new role as a credit analyst within the bank’s credit administration department. “Victor has seized every opportunity presented by the C2C program with a genuine eagerness to […]

A taste of Miami in Huntsville: Discovering Havanabama’s Cuban hospitality

“Cuban coffee is very powerful, very sweet, and a little dangerous — just like the people who drink it.” — Gloria Estefan.  So reads a quotation on the menu of Havanabama, an oasis of joy and hospitality — tucked into an inconspicuous strip mall on South Parkway.  It’s a Friday in late August, and I […]

Marshall Space Flight Center announces latest executive hire

Roger Baird has been selected as associate director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, Baird will lead execution and integration of the center’s business operations, mission support enterprise functions, and budget management. In addition, he will be a senior adviser in advancing the direction of the center’s future. Baird […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces new Vice President

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), has announced the promotion of Mae Adams to Vice President, Private Banking Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “Mae’s dedication and expertise in private banking have been instrumental in delivering exceptional results for our clients. Her leadership and commitment to personalized service will continue to strengthen our […]

DisruptHR Huntsville 2024 blasts off with rapid-fire insights into the Human Resources Industry

On August 20, 2024, over 100 attendees, speakers, and sponsors gathered at the Davidson Center of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for the second annual DisruptHR Huntsville event. The local chapter of this event is organized by Ben Eubanks, founder of HR Summer School.  For those unfamiliar, DisruptHR is an international series of events […]