Not Just Thriving, but Flourishing: Flourish Turns Four

There’s nothing quite like the surprise of a fresh start; especially when it’s something that is totally out of your hands. Megan Nivens-Tannett, CEO of Flourish Consulting Services, knows a lot about new beginnings. If anyone can make a gourmet glass of lemonade after life throws a bushel of rotten ones, Nivens-Tannett is the go-to […]

Local Feature Films Dark Entities and God of Dreams Exhibit Changing Film Industry in Huntsville

The movie and film industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing the various thriving industries that are currently shaping Huntsville. But in a city that is often defined by engineers and rocket scientists, a new wave of award winning filmmakers are ushering in a new era for the film […]

Army Corps of Engineers’ Huntsville Center small business program takes Army-level small business award

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville was recognized as the top Small Disadvantaged 8(a) Business Program in the Army for 2021. Huntsville Center’s Office of Small Business Programs and other U.S Army Corps of Engineers Small Business Programs were recognized April 27 by the Under Secretary of the and Army, and Army Director of Small Business, as a TOP NOTCH Small Business […]

Persistence Pays Off: Starting Your New Business, Part 3

This is the third part of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  In our last installment, we covered the need for a good business plan. Your business plan will help you figure out how much money you’ll need to start your new […]

Starting Your Small Business, Part 2: From Dreaming to Planning

This is the second of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  Now that you’ve completed your market research and determined that you have a solid concept with the potential for success, it’s time to move on to the next step of the […]

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 […]