Alabama-based business expands footprint in Tennessee with eight new team members

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announced its expansion in the Tennessee region by adding a new office in Memphis. On top of this announcement, the bank has announced that eight veteran bankers have joined the bank in the Memphis community. ServisFirst Bank Memphis welcomes Joel E. Smith as Market President; Scott Forman as […]

City of Madison business, schools experiencing surge alongside community growth

On Thursday, March 21, the Madison Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed 48 new members at a reception held at Hexagon AB in Madison. The Chamber has seen tremendous growth in the last two years, according to Chairman of the Board DeWayne Howell. Howell said he has been involved with the Madison Chamber for seven of […]

Huntsville Convention and Visitors Bureau celebrates 20 years with grand reopening

On the morning of March 19, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) held a grand reopening and 20th anniversary celebration of the Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center. The Visitor Center has been operating out of temporary office space for the past seven months while upgrades were being carried out at their Church Street location.  […]

ServisFirst Huntsville announces new First Vice President, Mortgage Production Manager

HUNTSVILLE, AL – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announced the addition of Tammy McCurry as First Vice President, Mortgage Production Manager for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “We are thrilled to welcome Tammy to the team. Her dedication and wealth of experience in guiding homeowners through the mortgage lending process makes her an ideal […]

Singing River Trail’s $18.4 million Reconnecting Communities & Grants sees approval

In a bid to foster connectivity and promote historical preservation, the Singing River Trail’s (SRT) latest initiative, the “Dr. Bill Sims Hike-Bike Way on the Singing River Trail: Reconnecting Old Town to Decatur’s Riverfront” project, has been approved. In partnership with the City of Decatur and the Decatur Morgan County Tourism’s Board of Directors, SRT’s […]

Hundreds of local businesses shine with Best Place for Working Parents designation

The Best Place for Working Parents® (BP4WP) is a growing national network of business leaders who are showing that family-friendly policies are business-friendly policies.  The organization, which can be found in ten U.S. states, established a partnership with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Foundation in June 2022.  As of February 2024, 100 Huntsville-area businesses have earned […]

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing announce changes to leadership for Huntsville Plant

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) is set to undergo a leadership transition as Masashi Aihara, the founding Plant President, steps down from his role. Aihara, who has been instrumental in MTM’s journey since joining in 2018, will facilitate the introduction of Mitsunobu Mukaida as the new president. During his tenure, Aihara played a pivotal role in […]

Navigating optimism and financial strain: The complex reality behind America’s economic boom

The economy of the United States made tremendous gains in November and December of 2023, and then scored exceptional gains in January of 2024. The data tells the story of a powerful economic comeback, something this resilient nation is somewhat known for historically.  However, the complete picture is a little more complicated and nuanced. If […]

AI Talks: A look into the educational impact of AI-generated content creation

“AI Talks” is a series from the Huntsville Business Journal on Artificial Intelligence and its applicability to the world of business. Each month, HBJ plans on bringing you interesting topics led by our contributing expert writer, Carl Holden. This has also introduced another “writer” to our journal: Artificial Intelligence itself. Using Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer […]

Small Business Spotlight: Talking Huntsville history and iconic coffee with The Kaffeeklatsch

Everything about The Kaffeeklatsch is iconic to Huntsville, from its German name – a nod to the German rocket scientists who came here in the 1960s – to its nearly 50 year history in the historic Terry Hutchens building in downtown. The business has grown up with Huntsville, so to speak, experiencing its own changes […]