Alabama Native Natalie Chanin’s journey from world traveler to sustainable fashion trailblazer

Renowned fashion designer Natalie Chanin says that as a child growing up in Florence, Alabama, she always planned to make it out of town and see the world.  Chanin’s girlhood dreams came true when she finished school and took to the road. She spent many years living between New York City and Europe, and picked […]

Mayor Finley highlights Madison’s importance as a “suburb” city, discusses education and economic development

City of Madison Mayor Paul Finley delivered a comprehensive State of the City address at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom on Wednesday, June 5th. In his speech, he provided an update on the city’s growth, achievements, and future plans, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, transparency, and responsible governance. Mayor Finley began his address by […]

NASA names new deputy director for Marshall Space Flight Center

Rae Ann Meyer has been selected as deputy director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective June 2. In this role, Meyer will assist in leading Marshall’s nearly 7,000 on-site and near-site civil service and contractor employees and an annual budget of approximately $5 billion. She will also help guide the center […]

Huntsville CVB announces new Social Media Manager

The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau added a new member to their marketing team last month. Jordan Bevel is the new Social Media Manager and brings her knowledge and experience in hospitality marketing to the position. Following graduation from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in Restaurant & Hospitality Management, Ms. Bevel […]

Millwood celebrates first anniversary of Huntsville facility, eyes further growth and community engagement

This week, Millwood, Inc. marked a significant milestone as the company commemorated one year since the inauguration of its pallet repair and manufacturing facility here in Huntsville.  Over the past year, the company has achieved substantial growth both internally and within the local community. With a team of 17 members and ambitious plans for further […]

UPDATED: Top Jazz artists to perform in Huntsville for 2024 Jazz in the Park series

HUNTSVILLE, AL – This September, Huntsville will host top local, regional, and national jazz artists as part of the 2024 Jazz in the Park-Huntsville concert series. Like Concerts in the Park, which take place weekly in the summertime, Jazz in the Park is a free community event.  The performances will take place every Sunday afternoon […]

Huntsville’s Concerts in the Park series kicks off with INTUITIVE’s 25th anniversary celebration

Cover Image: Provided by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Concerts in the Park, a 10-week summer series held in Big Spring Park, officially kicks off tonight.  Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville’s Parks and Recreation Department join forces  each year to make these events free to the community.  This year’s opening night […]

Happy Memorial Day from the Huntsville Business Journal team

Dear HBJ Readers, As we gather together with our family and friends on this Memorial Day, let us pause to honor and remember the brave members of our armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage and dedication have safeguarded the freedoms we cherish and enjoy today. This […]

Huntsville City Council kicks off first meeting in new city hall with slew of new ordinances

The Huntsville City Council hosted its first meeting in its new chambers on May 23, covering only a few business items. Unfinished Business Items The council reviewed an ordinance amending ordinance number 8979, which pertains to the city’s classification and Salary Plan ordinance. Another ordinance discussed aimed to amend budget ordinance number 23762, modifying the […]

City of Huntsville celebrates historic opening of new downtown city hall

A ribbon-cutting and grand opening for the new Huntsville City Hall was held on the morning of May 21.  Huntsville residents were invited to celebrate this momentous occasion alongside Mayor Tommy Battle and other city leaders.  The grand opening of the new municipal building marked the culmination of a two-year construction project that formally began […]