Huntsville Chamber’s 86th Annual Membership Meeting Recap: Newberry Receives Distinguished Service Award

In his last official act as 2021 Chamber Board Chair, DeciBel Research CEO Jeff Gronberg presented the Distinguished Service Award to Joe Newberry, President and CEO of Redstone Federal Credit Union at the recent Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Annual Membership meeting. In addition to his position as Redstone’s CEO, Newberry has an extensive record of community […]

City Announces Portion of Clinton Avenue Temporary Closure

Yesterday, the City of Huntsville announced the temporary closure of the 400 block of Clinton Avenue while a contractor performs concrete work. Weather permitting, this portion of Clinton will remain closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the weekdays, Monday through Friday, over the next three weeks.  The City urges caution for those traveling […]

MNAO Program Manager Promoted to VP of Alabama Business Unit

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced the promotion of one of the rising stars in Huntsville’s Mazda Toyota Manufacturing organization.  Naoki Okano will be stepping into a new role as Vice President of the Alabama Business Unit, effective April 1, 2022. With this advancement, he will assume ultimate responsibility for working with suppliers, handling […]

Jan Hess Retiring as President of Teledyne Brown Engineering

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has announced that Janice L. Hess, President of Teledyne’s Engineered Systems Segment and Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc., will be retiring effective July 31, 2022.  Scott Hall will assume the roles of President for the Engineered Systems Segment and Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. on March 21. Ms. Hess will work with Hall prior […]

Opinion: “So What?” – The Singing River Trail’s Impact on North Alabama

“What is the Singing River Trail?” “Why would anyone hire a historian to build a 200+ mile greenway system?” “What do you know about North Alabama . . . you’re not even from here?” “Why is the Huntsville Business Journal covering North Alabama?” These are all valid questions and ones that I’ve had to answer […]

Sit Down With Success: Kimberly Walker of Walkers Market – A Leap of Faith Pays Off

Huntsville foodies are well aware of the city’s many hidden culinary gems. One of these treasures is Walker’s Market, tucked into a storefront in the Five Points area of the Old Towne District at 813 Wellman Ave.  Founded and owned by Huntsville native Kimberly Walker, Walker’s Market is truly a one-of-a-kind establishment, offering a wide […]

Huntsville Lawyer Honored by 57th Annual Bridge Crossing Gala

Raven Perry-Beach, managing attorney of Huntsville’s Beach Law Practice, was awarded the NAACP’s Game Changer Award at the 57th Annual Bridge Crossing Gala in Montgomery, Alabama. The award recognizes Perry-Beach’s dedication to criminal justice reform, most notably her work in expunging records to facilitate re-assimilation into society, which reduces recidivism. The Beach Law Practice has […]

North Alabama’s Bank Independent Announces City President of Huntsville

Over the past few months, Bank Independent has shared in many of the major growth trends seen in North Alabama business, including the establishment of an endowment program at the University of North Alabama (UNA).  Continuing with this pattern, Bank Independent recently announced the promotion of DeMarco McClain as the City President of Huntsville.  McClain […]

Huntsville Welcomes CO/OP Community Table + Bar to the Culinary Scene

Huntsville foodies rejoice! Award-winning Chef Marc Taft is teaming up with Atrium Hospitality and bringing in Chef Luke Hawke to create a new Southern bistro in downtown Huntsville. Connected to the Downtown Embassy Suites Hotel, CO/OP Community Table + Bar is slated to open in late spring.  The new restaurant will welcome diners with a […]

Sarah Savage-Jones Named 2022 Woman of Impact Award Honoree

Momentum, Alabama’s premier leadership organization dedicated to the empowerment of the state’s female leaders, has announced that Sarah Savage-Jones of Huntsville has been selected to receive the 2022 Barbara Royal Woman of Impact Award. This award recognizes women whose contributions have had a significant impact on the advancement of women in Alabama. Savage-Jones currently serves […]