AI Talks: A peek into the Mayor Battle’s Task Force and the applicability of AI to local economy

“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 (ChatGPT), […]

UAH College of Business celebrates 30th year of accreditation renewal

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business celebrated their 30th year of accreditation renewal with a ribbon cutting and open house. The College of Business received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The AACSB is a premier accreditor of collegiate business and […]

Two former UAH Hockey players unite to help small business growth in Huntsville

Lucas Bahn and Joshua Corrow have founded an eponymous consulting firm, Bahn & Corrow, in Huntsville.  Bahn and Corrow, who both played hockey for UAH, met in 2020.  Corrow told the Huntsville Business Journal that the two teammates developed a strong friendship and soon discovered that they shared common values and goals.  “We both have […]

UAH’s hosts talk for Women’s Equal Pay Day, discusses history and solutions

Women’s Equal Pay Day was observed on March 12, 2024. “This date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year,” according to the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE).  Equal Pay Day was started by the NCPE in 1996 as a way to raise awareness […]

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 […]

Regional startup gener8tor announces 5 Huntsville companies selected for gBETA

HUNTSVILLE, AL – gener8tor, a Wisconsin-based startup accelerator, unveiled the roster for its Spring 2024 gBETA cohorts. The selection comprises fifteen startups from various industries The chosen startups are spread across Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile, reflecting the state’s diverse innovation hubs. gBETA Gulf Coast in Mobile welcomed AI Ops, VB Ideas, Sensor Easy, Aspect Aerospace, […]

GE Aerospace to invest more than $16 million to boost local manufacturing and workforce size

GE Aerospace has unveiled plans for a massive investment of $650 million into its manufacturing facilities and supply chain this year, which includes a $16.8 million investment at its Huntsville site. The initiative aims to ramp up production capabilities and enhance quality standards, thereby fortifying its support for both commercial and defense customers. In Huntsville, […]

Will Huntsville real estate always be affordable?

Huntsville, AL has been a media favorite from US News and World Report, Southern Living, Money Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. A common thread amongst these reports has been the uncanny affordability of homes within our city.  A few years ago, you could purchase a nice starter home in one of the area’s best […]

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 […]

WellStone announces hiring event to support critical community need

HUNTSVILLE, AL – According to the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, a shortage of mental health care workers continues across the US. It’s a national situation that is affecting the mental health landscape right here in the Tennessee Valley. Following this news, Wellstone has announced a Spring Hiring Event on Friday, March 8, […]