Our society is grappling with the “new normal”, and workplaces may never look the same. The makeup of the workforce is shifting, as 252,000 Alabamans quit their jobs in the fall of 2021, with women leaving at a rate 25% higher than men. Women’s participation in the labor force has plummeted to rates not seen […]
Huntsville’s Merit Bank announced the addition of David Kimrey to their team as the Executive Vice President for commercial and private banking. Kimrey brings more than 40 years of local banking experience to his new position. “We are proud to welcome David Kimrey to Merit Bank,” said Will Heaps, President and CEO of Merit Bank. […]
Despite last year’s hardships, Chef and owner Travonee Simelton of Regale Cupcakery will be able to finally celebrate and share his custom cupcake flavors in a permanent location on University Drive near the MidCity entertainment district. “This is an industry you have to love or you will quickly drive yourself mad, but if you love […]
MAPCO will be hosting a hiring event on Saturday, February 05 as a part of their company-wide National Hiring Day event. This past week, MAPCO was recognized as a 2022 Top Workplace USA by Energage, an employee research organization that pulled together interviews directly from MAPCO employees. “We are truly honored to be named a […]
Registration is now open for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s annual trip to the State Capital, with Early Bird registration pricing offered through February 7. The trip will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 8-9 and will provide great opportunities for the Huntsville-Madison County’s business and elected leadership to meet and network with […]
Coming soon to Huntsville’s ever-growing Southside, Nashville-based The Peach Cobbler Factory is close to selecting its near-future location. “The Peach Cobbler Factory is a new business that I’m bringing to Huntsville, AL,” said franchise owner Celeste Otero. “It will be the first location in the entire state of Alabama.” Don’t let the name fool you, […]
“Sophie,” a 26-year-old civil engineer, is on the verge of joining ‘The Great Resignation.’ After nearly two years of working from home, she reports being depressed, anxious, lonely, and in fear for her mental and physical health. It doesn’t help that she’s single and living alone far from home, working out of an office space […]
When the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s new Executive Director Michelle Epling and her family came down with Covid two weeks ago, she fully realized how thankful she was for the hardworking medical professionals who have given their all for the health and safety of the community. “We’re so thankful for what they’re doing,” Epling said, […]
Last week, Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims was appointed by the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Mac McCutcheon, to the Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) Board of Directors. Dr. Sims’ career in education paints an image that perfectly qualifies her for the newest post. Since 2018, Dr. Sims served as the fourth […]
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announced the reappointment of David Nast to a three-year term on the organization’s Birmingham Branch board, which will be Nast’s second consecutive appointment. As a founding member of Huntsville-based Progress Bank, David Nast has served as President and CEO of the bank since 2008. Between 1982 until 2006, he […]
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