Mayor Battle announces closure of TIF

A financial tool used to provide millions of dollars toward school improvements and job creation will retire in August, two years ahead of projection and nine years before its required closing. On Wednesday, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced that the City of Huntsville will soon make its last bond payment to close a tax increment […]

Nashville-based bank announces first permanent office location in Huntsville

It has been years since the building at 409 Madison Street has been occupied and operational. Located directly across the street from the Early Works Museum, one of Huntsville’s long-time local favorites, and directly in the heart of downtown HSV, the what was formerly a Wells Fargo building has sat vacant in what many Huntsville […]

Huntsville sees wage increase while Alabama lags behind

On the surface, the economy of the last two years has been extremely favorable to workers. After spiking to nearly 15% early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the unemployment rate today sits around 3.6%. Despite employers’ urgency to hire, labor force participation has been slower to recover, and the “Great Resignation” has workers quitting at historic […]

Seasoned administrator to fill academic post at Alabama A&M

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Alabama A&M University has concluded a national search to fill the coveted position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.  After a review of dozens of qualified applicants, interviews of several finalists via Zoom, and inviting four of those candidates to campus, the University elected to select an internal candidate, Dr. […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation With Connor Knapp of Piper & Leaf

Sit Down With Success is a feature of the Huntsville Business Journal on entrepreneurs and their keys to success. This month’s individual is Connor Knapp and his success with Piper & Leaf.  Two miles past the Tennessee River on US-231S /431S, the new Piper & Leaf headquarters greets travelers with a roadside sign featuring its […]

A deeper dive into the proposal for pro soccer team at “The Joe”

Joe Davis Stadium will soon have a new look and also a new tenant to add to the city’s burgeoning profile. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced Tuesday what has been expected since the city decided to repurpose the venue, which at the time of its opening in 1985 was home to the Double-A minor league […]

Huntsville is the 2nd best-paying midsize U.S. metro for architects

The U.S. economy today has no lack of opportunities for architects. An ongoing shortage of housing stock contributed to the dramatic spike in housing prices over the last two years, illustrating a need for professionals who can help make design and construction more affordable and efficient. The threat of climate change has increased interest in […]

United Way of Madison County announces three year partnership to address community needs

The United Way of Madison County continues its 79-year mission of giving back to the local community with the announcement that it has selected 27 nonprofit partner agencies to work with United Way over the next three years. Each of these organizations will receive grant funding and work closely with United Way to address targeted […]

Regional Administrator to recognize North Alabama small business for “Made in America” mission

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region IV Administrator, Allen Thomas, in his commitment to support small businesses manufacturing goods and products “Made in America”, recently surveyed the 9 SBA districts in the Southeast United States to determine and recognize firms creating impact through manufacturing efforts in their local communities. “Manufacturing businesses create great jobs […]

Nashville Soccer Club to launch MLS NEXT Pro Team in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL – The City of Huntsville and Nashville Soccer Club announced today the launch of their MLS NEXT Pro team in Huntsville, Ala. which will debut in 2023 playing at Joe Davis Stadium. “Soccer has consistently been one of the most popular and fastest growing sports in our region,” said the City of Huntsville […]