Local Business Leaders Honored During National Small Business Week

Small business forms the lifeblood of the Huntsville area community, and in recognition of that, the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce commemorated National Small Business Week with an event held Tuesday in the Chamber atrium.  Chamber Vice President of Small Business Ashley Engels-Ross kicked off the event, which recognized the importance of small businesses to […]

Comcast awards tech makeovers to three North Alabama BIPOC-businesses

With the arrival of Small Business Week in North Alabama, City of Huntsville leaders and businesses turn towards the hundreds of companies and entrepreneurs that make up a major backbone for Huntsville’s economy.  Along with this recognition comes various awards that help to highlight the importance of small businesses in Huntsville, as well as throughout […]

Thinking About Starting A Small Business? Here’s the First Step

This is the first of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  The idea of starting a new business venture is really exciting, but it can also be absolutely terrifying. You may have driven or walked past an empty storefront or office space […]

Church Street Family Preparing to Welcome Two New Additions

The Church Street Family, one of Huntsville’s most prominent collections of wining and dining establishments, is eagerly anticipating the opening of its two newest family members.  Stephanie Kennedy-Mell announced the upcoming opening of a second location of the Church Street Wine Shoppe in the Village of Providence at 485 Providence Main St NW, Suite 101. […]

Geeks and Nerds Expanding to Cummings Research Park

Following the enactment of a Huntsville City Council resolution, Geeks and Nerds (GaN) has announced that it plans to expand its footprint in Huntsville with a new cutting-edge $5.3 million facility in Cummings Research Park.  The resolution authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a Project Development Agreement among the City of Huntsville, the Industrial […]

Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate TriVector and its Continued Growth

Despite the blustery wind, the weather was in full cooperation for an afternoon ribbon cutting honoring TriVector Services, Inc.  There was a lot to celebrate. This past January, John (Mike) Verhage, Colonel, USAF, Ret. was promoted to CEO and the company is newly classified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Small Business. What’s more, Cummings Research […]

DealNews.com Celebrates 25 Years

Any small business entity that makes it to the quarter century mark is no doubt, considered a success. DealNews is no exception. The Huntsville-based online company specializing in finding the best deals that money can buy will celebrate its silver anniversary on March 31st.  Back in 1997, DealNews was founded by two friends who wanted […]

JS Solutions Lands $46 Billion U.S. Air Force Contract

The U.S. Air Force recently awarded JS Solutions a $46 billion-dollar indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that will span the course of 10 years.  Headquartered in Huntsville, JS Solutions, LLC (JSS) is a Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to providing logistics support, engineering, and consulting services to Federal Government Agencies, Department of Defense (DoD), prime […]

Opinion: “So What?” – The Singing River Trail’s Impact on North Alabama

“What is the Singing River Trail?” “Why would anyone hire a historian to build a 200+ mile greenway system?” “What do you know about North Alabama . . . you’re not even from here?” “Why is the Huntsville Business Journal covering North Alabama?” These are all valid questions and ones that I’ve had to answer […]

Sit Down With Success: Kimberly Walker of Walkers Market – A Leap of Faith Pays Off

Huntsville foodies are well aware of the city’s many hidden culinary gems. One of these treasures is Walker’s Market, tucked into a storefront in the Five Points area of the Old Towne District at 813 Wellman Ave.  Founded and owned by Huntsville native Kimberly Walker, Walker’s Market is truly a one-of-a-kind establishment, offering a wide […]