Legislators, Educators and Entrepreneurs Come Together to Discuss the Future of Technology and Innovation in North Alabama

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ATHENS, AL – Today, higher education leadership, entrepreneurial ecosystem builders, rural community leaders and lawmakers came together in Athens, Alabama, to participate in a regional roundtable, co-hosted by Innovate Alabama and Launch 2035. The discussion focused on North Alabama’s current opportunities related to entrepreneurship, commercialization and cultivating an innovative, skilled workforce. In partnership with Launch 2035, Innovate Alabama facilitated […]

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Judge Ruth Ann Hall selected as 2022 Alumni of Achievement Honoree for College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Ruth Ann Hall (B.A., Criminal Justice, 1986), a Circuit Court Judge for Alabama’s 23rd Judicial Circuit, has been selected as the 2022 Alumni of Achievement award winner for the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHS) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System. Judge […]

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Liberal Arts Education at UAH Inspired Alumnus Scott Hightower to Give Back Through Endowed Scholarship and Community Service

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – It all began with a summer spent lifting concrete blocks. Scott Hightower (B.A. Political Science and Philosophy ’75) started his college career at another institution as a pre-med major. After ending up on academic probation and spending a summer moving concrete blocks while contemplating his future, however, he transferred to The University of […]

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A Guide to Evaluating Management vs. Leadership in Your Workplace

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I was 21 years old when I was offered my first management position. I was working at a restaurant as a line cook when one of the managers left to take a general manager position at another restaurant. I was thrilled when he asked me to join him and work as his kitchen manager, and […]

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Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Penny Nielsen of Mix 96.9

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Sit Down With Success is a feature of the Huntsville Business Journal on entrepreneurs and their keys to success. This month’s individual is Penny Nielsen and his success with Mix 96.9.  If you’ve lived here for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard Mix 96.9 (WRSA-FM). Featuring a variety of music from the 80s-now, […]

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Huntsville Business Journal Welcomes New Guest Writer

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The Huntsville Business Journal is proud to announce the addition of a regular bi-weekly column from Scott Harbour, a new contributing writer to the Journal.  Scott, a long-time Huntsville resident and Grissom High School graduate, currently works as the Business Director for Chapman Sisson Architects, a leading architecture firm based in Huntsville.  Prior to his […]

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MLB Announces Union Breakthrough Amid Trash Panda Postseason Run

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MADISON, AL – It was the shot that apparently wasn’t heard much around the baseball world. Major League Baseball (MLB) made a seismic move during the season that involved Minor League Baseball (MiLB), announcing that the player’s union would now include those not in the big leagues for the first time in history. But while […]

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Emerson Tapped in Leadership Role for Huntsville’s New MLS NEXT Pro Club

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Plans have officially been made for key leadership positions regarding the new MLS NEXT Pro team coming to Huntsville next year in a partnership with Nashville Soccer Club of the MLS. It’s been announced that former founding CEO of Downtown Huntsville, Inc (DHI) Chad Emerson will serve as the Managing Director of Business Operations for […]

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Construction Contract for New Huntsville Transit Transfer Station Approved

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – The City of Huntsville is committed to improving and growing its public transportation system with the construction of a new transit transfer station. The Huntsville City Council voted Thursday to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with Consolidated Construction Company to build the 3,800-square-foot facility at 521 Pratt Ave. The site […]

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Retiring Senator Address City Leaders for Final Time

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Huntsville and Madison County politicians and local business leaders showered outgoing United State’s Senator Richard Shelby with appreciation Monday. Shelby, who at 36 years has been the longest-serving Senate member in Alabama history, was in the city for his annual Washington Update, the last he’ll give before retirement arrives Jan. 3. He also served in […]

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