Comcast RISE aims to boost support for minority and female business owners

Small businesses and small business owners have continuously served as the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. Small businesses create two-thirds of new jobs nationally and account for 44 percent of all economic activity in our country. Despite the overwhelming benefits they provide in society, small businesses do not receive the same level of government support […]

Huntsville Cupcakery Celebrates Opening Physical Location Despite Pandemic Hardships

Despite last year’s hardships, Chef and owner Travonee Simelton of Regale Cupcakery will be able to finally celebrate and share his custom cupcake flavors in a permanent location on University Drive near the MidCity entertainment district.   “This is an industry you have to love or you will quickly drive yourself mad, but if you love […]

The Great Resignation’s impact on Huntsville’s Workforce

While economists have called the recent trend of employees leaving their jobs “The Great Resignation,” questions have come into play about renaming the movement a migration. While there is little question job openings, which have reached record levels, are unfilled there is evidence it is because workers are leaving former positions for more lucrative ones. […]

Newby Industrial Park Shares in the Development of South Huntsville’s Business

South Huntsville’s Newby Industrial Park is growing faster than expected due to market demand. Developers John Blue Realty has ramped up the completion date to the first quarter of 2022 in order to service more tenants in the one hundred thousand square foot development.  John Blue Realty acquired the property at the intersection of Newby […]

Rocket City Veterinary Hospital Opens Its Doors

On Saturday, Jan. 8, Dr. Rene’ Holt and her team launched Madison’s newest veterinary practice, Rocket City Veterinary Hospital, adding an additional physical location to her existing Rocket City Mobile Vet practice.  Holt and her staff warmly welcomed guests to the new hospital’s open house and ribbon cutting, allowing them to explore the beautifully designed, […]

Rene’ Holt, DVM of Rocket City Mobile Vet On Navigating the Pandemic

As businesses across the nation shifted to remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic, pet ownership skyrocketed among those who suddenly found themselves stuck at home and in need of extra companionship. This unique situation presented both great opportunities and new challenges for those in pet-related businesses.  The uncertainty of the pandemic translated into roaring success […]

Gov. Ivey Joins Officials to Welcome Special Aerospace Services Campus to Cummings Research Park

With a backdrop of sunshine, classical music and scrumptious food, Special Aerospace Services (SAS) broke ground on their new 55,000 square-foot facility they call “The Campus” at 1101 Explorer Boulevard in Cummings Research Park. The new facility consists of two buildings, and they expect to add up to 50 high technology jobs when they open […]

Getting Your Cookie Fix: Coming Soon to Huntsville

It’s the stuff childhood memories are made of. Fresh homemade cookies, straight from the oven. Those sweet sirens of chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, oatmeal, and peanut butter; their warm aroma wafting through the kitchen. They rarely sat on the cooling rack for long. When developing Cookie Fix, Founder and Chief Cookie Officer Amy Jason drew on […]

Madison County Welcomes New Community Focused Bank

Headquartered in Jasper, Tennessee, with several other locations in Nolensville, Franklin, Chattanooga, Tower Community Bank opened its first location in Madison County, and totes a list of community focused and relationship driven services that are hard to beat.  Central to the business is actually a part of their name. Their focus on community banking is […]

Flippin’ Filipino Joins Area’s Growing Food Truck Scene

Mary Chappell greets curious customers unsure of Filipino food with a big smile and hello, usually then describing her dishes and what’s in them. After one visit to Flippin’ Filipino, repeat customers know what they want. They may choose crunchy lumpia, flavorful Pancit, pork kabobs or just a treat of a sweet Ube cake or […]