Small Business Spotlight: Talking faith and business with South Huntsville’s Mission Driven Research

The mission of Mission Driven Research (MDR) is quite clear, although it’s a little bit of a play on words. Incorporated in 2011 by four friends who attended church together, Mission Driven Research is exactly what the name states. It’s a team of 50 or so professionals providing technical services to the federal government driven […]

Huntsville/Madison Chamber recognizes small business owners at the 38th Annual Small Business Awards Gala

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber honored several local small businesses and individuals this past Thursday night. The 38th Annual Small Business Awards Gala was held at the Von Braun Center Saturn Ballroom. ‘ Since the Small Business Awards Gala coincided with Huntsville Music Month, the gala also showcased a live performance by Huntsville singer/songwriter Victoria Jones […]

TIMES ALMOST UP! Best of Huntsville nominations open for one more week

After a very exciting month, the nomination period for the Best of Huntsville is coming to a close. Huntsville has consistently been ranked high in national awards over the past year, and Event Magazine and the Huntsville Business Journal have partnered to extend the opportunity to our readers to tell us which businesses have helped shape our […]

New Hampton Cove social hub adds unique destination to North Alabama

Planes, trains and automobiles. Or rather, plane parts, a train car and a double-decker bus. These are all part of the unique Hampton Cove gathering place “The Grid,” created by Russ Dunford in 2019. The latest addition is a bright red, double decker bus, which Dunford has turned into a double decker coffee shop.  That’s […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Ric Patterson of RP Media

Ric Patterson grew up in nearby Albertville, Ala., an only child raised by a single mother after losing his dad at age 11. Young Patterson was a talented catcher, which landed him a baseball scholarship at the University of Alabama where he earned a degree in social work. But Patterson didn’t have career aspirations for […]

VOTE NOW for The Best of Huntsville awards

It’s time to vote Huntsville! It has been a full week since Event Magazine and the Huntsville Business Journal partnered up to announce an exciting joint venture between the two publications, and we want to hear directly from you! Huntsville has consistently been ranked high in national awards over the past year, and we are […]

Small Business Spotlight: Talking Coffee and Passion with Honest Coffee Roasters

Christy Wimberly may own and operate a coffee establishment, but she’s quick to share that her passion isn’t the java. Her passion is the people.  In fact, she didn’t drink coffee at all until she opened Honest Coffee Roasters in 2017 in downtown Huntsville. “I was like, if I’m going to do this, I’ve got […]

City of Huntsville announces 2023 Beautification Awards winners

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Since 1975, local leaders have joined the Huntsville Beautification Board to recognize citizen and business efforts to create a thriving, beautiful city. To preserve that tradition of excellence, Mayor Tommy Battle joined board members at this year’s Huntsville Beautification Awards on Friday, Sept. 1, at Oakwood University’s Community Health Action Center. “We’re blessed to live in a community filled with residents ready to […]

2023 SMD Symposium highlights advances, products, services in missile defense

The 2023 Space and Missile Defense Symposium has come to a close, and so with it one of the busiest weeks for Huntsville this year. The event, held August 8-10 at the Von Braun Center, featured 20 Tech Track discussions and over 260 exhibitors showcasing products and services ranging from weapon systems and precision machining […]

Huntsville business rebrands, offers unique and revamped customer experience to North Alabama

Over the past few months, Huntsville’s Washlab Auto Spa has undergone some significant changes.  Previously known as On the Spot, the newly rebranded Washlab totes new amenities, a rejuvenated customer service experience, and a higher quality full car detailing service than ever before.  According to Tyler Button, Washlab’s Director of Branding and Marketing, the entire […]