Bank Independent announces continued partnership with local university aimed at student success

Bank Independent continued an important community educational partnership that began back in 2018. Around 6 years ago, the Shoals community and the University of North Alabama (UNA) began the process of generating interest, ideas, and revenue for a state-of-the-art football stadium. Since the rebirth of their football program back in 1949, the University of North […]

Creating training pathways for employee and workplace growth

The Pew Research Center discovered that the second most common factor among employees leaving their positions was lack of opportunity for advancement. Small businesses and associations often feel that they simply cannot offer advancement opportunities because there are so few job positions within their organization. However, job advancement does not always mean simply moving from […]

Huntsville Community Partners announce new funding to support critical workforce need

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville has been regarding by many for its unique business community. Both visitors to the city and residents alike agree that community development and support are key parts of the image that makes up the city’s economy. Yesterday, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville and the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber announced three new […]

Huntsville ranks in top five for Southern metro tech development

An interesting trend nationwide has once again brought Huntsville, Alabama into the spotlight. According to research from CommercialCafe.com, a leading national commercial real estate blog, the nation is currently experiencing somewhat of a “decentralization” of traditional tech hubs. What this means is that, for tech-related jobs, the industry is experiencing a major shift from typical […]

CFD Research announces major company transition

HUNTSVILLE, AL – As of October 2nd, 2023, Huntsville-based CFD Research transitioned to a 100% ESOP company. ESOP, which stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan, is a retirement plan that empowers employees by granting ownership stock in the company as a cost-free benefit, fostering not only their ownership in the company but also bolstering their […]

Huntsville-Madison County Chamber launches “Smart Careers” initiative to fast-track job seekers

In a move to bolster workforce development, the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber is expanding its ASmartPlace.com initiative. This extension, known as “Smart Careers,” aims to accelerate the careers of job seekers interested in four specific industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Construction, and Healthcare. This innovative approach caters to individuals who may not have the time, opportunity, […]

Mayor Battle 2023 State of the City Address highlights record numbers for the Rocket City

On September 26, Mayor Tommy Battle held the 2023 State of the City Address at the Von Braun Center, noting the challenges and achievements of Huntsville over the last year. Listed among Huntsville’s feats were the popularity of the Orion Amphitheater, tourism, high national rankings to raise families, population growth, and the ongoing construction of […]

Huntsville ranked among top five best job markets in the U.S.

Over the past few weeks, various headlines spelled doom for employees across the nation. General Motors of America and Stellantis laid off thousands of workers nation wide, which prompted intense push-back from current and ex-employees. A week prior, Google announced that it would be be cutting hundreds of jobs, and last week Reuters reported that […]

Drake State and Huntsville Utilities join forces to fuel Gas and Water Operation Scholarship Program

On Friday morning, Drake State announced a new collaboration with Huntsville Utilities to introduce the Gas and Water Operation Certification Scholarship Program. This innovative four-week program aims to provide alternative pathways to entering the workforce and enrich the pool of potential candidates for gas and water operation careers at Huntsville Utilities and other prospective local […]

Why workplace openness is essential for growing culture

Open communication and transparency are key ingredients in successful organizations. Pew Research Center found that the third most common reason for employees to quit their current job was feeling disrespected at work. While employees leave their positions for a variety of reasons, this one is tied most directly to the relationship between management and staff. While […]