LandrumHR Expands PEO Services to Huntsville

LandrumHR, a professional employer organization (PEO) that supports more than 1,800 businesses and thousands of employees and job seekers across the country, now offers customized PEO services to businesses in Huntsville, Alabama, and its surrounding communities. Katherine Grace leads LandrumHR services in the greater Huntsville area as a business consultant. With a record of success […]

Real Estate Update: Rental Woes Ravage Small Businesses

This entry of the Huntsville Business Journal’s Real Estate Update takes a step back from the residential real estate market in order to take a look at developments in commercial real estate.  The August 2022 report from Alignable, the nationwide small business online network company, shows a record-breaking 40% of small businesses nationally being unable […]

Innovate Alabama announces inaugural small business grant recipients

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Alabama Innovation Corporation (Innovate Alabama) announced the first round of small business recipients of the Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program, awarding more than $4.5 million in grant funding. 31 awards were presented to 30 winners, encompassing a diverse group of entrepreneurs across six Alabama cities. The recipients will be able to utilize […]

Rocket City Mom Media Group Welcomes New COO

The Rocket City Mom family continues to grow alongside the city it calls home. Lindsey Barron is the new Chief Operations Officer at Rocket City Mom Media Group and RocketCityMom.com. Barron will oversee daily operations for Sales and Editorial Staff and can be reached via email at lindsey@rocketcitymom.com. “As the Huntsville area continues to experience […]

Staffing and supply chain issues remain as Covid stays active

While the coronavirus keeps reminding the country, and Madison County, it’s not through with us as recent case numbers and hospitalizations rise in wake of the new sub-variant BA.5, the original COVID-19 is still having an impact. Though perhaps not as significant as at the height of the pandemic, staffing and supply chain issues that […]

Solid Ground Mental Wellness workshops open the conversation for local businesses

Mental health conditions have long been perceived as something that developed outside the workplace. The past couple of years, however, have made it clear to many that workplaces directly impact employee health in every way–not just spreading infection, but also increasing the potential for anxiety, depression, and other disorders.  Rachel Sullivan of Solid Ground Counseling, […]

Should You Buy or Start From Scratch? A Guide For Prospective Business Owners

The past couple of years have changed the local business landscape, with many small business owners shuttering their businesses for various reasons. It goes without saying that running a small business is not a job for the faint of heart given the long hours, challenges requiring a large toolbox of business skills, and unexpected expenses. […]

Huntsville business relocates to historic building on Clinton Avenue

MartinFederal Consulting LLC headquarters is relocating to a downtown Huntsville home a few blocks from its previous location.  But it’s not like the company, known as MartinFed, is “moving on up” like The Jeffersons (thanks 1970 sitcoms and those catchy intro tunes). However, there is a sense of upgrading from Madison Street to the heart […]

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 […]

Venture capital firm gener8tor recruiting for Huntsville accelerator programs

It’s easy for small business owners to dream big about the future of their companies, but actually bringing those visions to life can be challenging when it comes to finding investors and mentors. Thankfully, Huntsville is no ordinary city for small businesses when it comes to meeting those needs.  Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship […]