Over and Beyond the Rainbow: A Guide to Making Your Company Truly Inclusive

So, Pride Month has come once again, and you, the conscientious business owner, have got in with the festivities by slapping a rainbow-colored version of your company logo on your Twitter account. Inclusivity achieved, right? Unfortunately, to your shock, you find those snarky millennials and Gen Z-ers rolling their eyes and busting your chops over […]

2021 Travel & Tourism Impact Sets New Records in Madison County

Huntsville  – In the Alabama Tourism Industry Economic Impact Report 2021, just released by the Alabama Tourism Department, the estimated economic impact of visitors in Madison County  exceeded $1.7 billion.  This figure represents a 42% increase over 2020, which was severely impacted by the global pandemic. Even when compared to 2019, which was the previous […]

Propst Arena $1.4 Million exterior facelift shines bright during first Concerts in the Park

Huntsville, AL – The Von Braun Center (VBC) showcased enhancements to the exterior of the Propst Arena totaling around $1.4 million during the season’s first Concerts in the Park on Monday, June 6, 2022. “This arena has been the focal point of large live events in Huntsville for over 47 years,” commented VBC Executive Director […]

Bank Independent Celebrates Groundbreaking of West Madison Location

Bank Independent’s North Alabama roots run deep–it began in Leighton with a group of farmers who pooled their resources following the closure of the area’s only bank. Recognizing the needs of the community, they opened the Bank of Leighton in 1947.  The new organization was renamed First Colbert Bank in 1965, then in 1967 it […]

Huntsville’s CommentSold Announces New President

Huntsville – CommentSold, the leading digital commerce solution that enables retail businesses to unlock sales growth through live and social selling, recently announced that it has appointed Steven Power as the company’s new President. This is a new role that will build out CommentSold’s executive team, bringing extensive operational leadership experience. Power has been working with CommentSold for the last […]

Hughes Properties Update Part 2: A Step Forward

After 28 years of dedicated service, Betty Hughes is retiring from Hughes Properties. This was first announced in November 2021. Betty plans to consult and spend time with  her family and volunteer with non profit organizations.   Betty has had a distinguished career including recently being inducted into the National Association of Realtors RPAC Hall of […]

City of Huntsville Named Best Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report

Mayor Tommy Battle woke up to a pleasant surprise on Tuesday morning: at 6:30 AM, he learned that the City of Huntsville has taken the crown as the 2022-2023 best place to live in the United States according to a recent ranking by U.S. News & World Report.  A U.S. News analysis of 150 large […]

Local community college awarded anonymous $200,000 donation

Over the past few months, the City of Huntsville and Madison County has continuously shown its desire for community engagement, connection, and growth.  Huntsville’s most recent example comes in the form of an anonymous $200,000 donation to Drake State Community & Technical College.  According to Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims, the benefactor chose Drake […]

Sonic Automotive Expands Into Huntsville With Its Newest EchoPark Location

On Tuesday, Sonic Automotive Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, announced the opening of its new EchoPark delivery center at 6459 University Drive in Huntsville.  The Huntsville Delivery Center is EchoPark’s second location in the state, complementing its existing retail sales center in […]

HudsonAlpha’s Navigate: A Boost for Startups

Thanks to a welcoming environment, new ventures are blooming everywhere. Business development initiatives are ushering in the golden age of the entrepreneur.  The state Alabama has a long-established business-friendly reputation through its enthusiastic support of innovative and emerging companies. Many entrepreneurial ventures have enjoyed long and successful histories, especially here in the Rocket City. HudsonAlpha […]