Taxing endeavors: planning for the upcoming tax year

As we prepare for 2025, there are many strategies that savvy investors and earners can use to make the most of their tax savings and minimize the tax liabilities that they will owe over the coming year. Standard or Itemized Deductions? An important aspect of preparing for the new tax year is deciding whether to […]

Local organization to host inaugural women-only PTSD support group for Alabama veterans

Invisible Warriors, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting female veterans, is addressing a significant challenge impacting women in the military. Recent studies reveal that 1 in 3 women veterans experiences some form of military sexual trauma (MST) and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a significantly higher rate compared to their male counterparts. To address this pressing […]

Navigating change fatigue: causes, impacts, and strategies for success

Change fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion or cynicism that individuals or organizations experience as the result of frequent or complex changes.  The three main causes that contribute to change fatigue are frequent changes, failed changes, and sudden, unexpected changes.  While periodic changes, even unsuccessful or sudden ones, may not be enough to induce change […]

Local organization offers high-quality opportunities for lifelong learners

LearningQUEST’s spring term is right around the corner.  The organization, which partners with the Huntsville/Madison County Library, provides educational and enrichment opportunities to adult learners of all ages.  Most of the group’s meetings take place at the Downtown Library, with some gatherings occurring at the South Huntsville Public Library.  Groups that coalesce around specific interests, […]

2025 Huntsville Business License Renewal: Key Dates and Details

Huntsville business owners, it is time to prepare for 2025 license renewals! Dates to Know: January 2, 2025: Renewals open for existing business owners January 31, 2025: Deadline for renewals Ways to Renew: Online: This is the City’s preferred method. Use the City’s online portal. In Person: Visit the third floor of City Hall, 305 […]

Huntsville ASmartPlace® College Career Fair: Happening Tomorrow!

Do you have a college student home for the holidays?  Encourage them to make the most of their break by attending the 2nd annual Huntsville ASmartPlace® College Career Fair tomorrow, December 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event, which is hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, will take place at The Atrium at Redstone […]

Embracing organizational integrity in the workplace

One of the essential ingredients in forming an effective and welcoming workplace environment is organizational integrity. It is also one of the four CODE components of the adaptive leadership model.  Workplaces with high organizational integrity attract better job candidates and retain good employees longer, even in a highly competitive job market. For this reason, it […]

Leveling Up: Two local experts offer strategies for job hunting and hiring success in North Alabama

Job hunting, even in a strong economy, can be a daunting and arduous task. Long gone are the days of filling out an application in person and handing it directly over to the manager with a friendly introduction. These days, most jobs are obtained through websites and online postings, which can require some additional digital […]

Real Estate Update: Recent report shows seasonal slowdown

The Alabama Association of Realtors released its October 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report.  The report indicated a slowdown in real estate sales across the state, which the report attributed to a combination of high interest rates, which spiked up to 6.72% by late October, and seasonal slowdown typical for fall.  Alabama recorded 4,880 […]

President of the Better Business Bureau warns consumers against 5 common scams

Karen Reeves, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of North Alabama, spoke to The Huntsville Rotary Club on November 19 about five common scams that impact consumers and how to avoid becoming a victim of one.  “It began with a group of businessmen that came together years ago — back in the […]