Legislators, Educators and Entrepreneurs Come Together to Discuss the Future of Technology and Innovation in North Alabama

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ATHENS, AL – Today, higher education leadership, entrepreneurial ecosystem builders, rural community leaders and lawmakers came together in Athens, Alabama, to participate in a regional roundtable, co-hosted by Innovate Alabama and Launch 2035. The discussion focused on North Alabama’s current opportunities related to entrepreneurship, commercialization and cultivating an innovative, skilled workforce. In partnership with Launch 2035, Innovate Alabama facilitated […]

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Corporate Tax Season is Here: Are You Prepared?

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For business owners in Huntsville and beyond, tax season is likely high on their list of priorities right now as the end of year quickly approaches. The Huntsville Business Journal recently met with Huntsville CPA Jared Sharp of Warren Averett to discuss recent developments and pro tips for businesses as they enter the year-end planning […]

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Huntsville Business Journal Welcomes New Guest Writer

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The Huntsville Business Journal is proud to announce the addition of a regular bi-weekly column from Scott Harbour, a new contributing writer to the Journal.  Scott, a long-time Huntsville resident and Grissom High School graduate, currently works as the Business Director for Chapman Sisson Architects, a leading architecture firm based in Huntsville.  Prior to his […]

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Chamber announces contenders for Small Business Awards

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Each year, the Best Places to Work have been awarded by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Now comes the 37th annual Small Business Awards, a marquee event on the Chamber’s calendar each year. Contenders for each category have been announced and winners will be unveiled during a ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 1.  “Our Small Business Awards Celebration […]

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LandrumHR Expands PEO Services to Huntsville

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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 […]

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Real Estate Update: Rental Woes Ravage Small Businesses

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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 […]

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Innovate Alabama announces inaugural small business grant recipients

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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 […]

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Rocket City Mom Media Group Welcomes New COO

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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 […]

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Staffing and supply chain issues remain as Covid stays active

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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 […]

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Solid Ground Mental Wellness workshops open the conversation for local businesses

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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, […]

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