Tag Archive for: City of Huntsville

Opening Doors: How Huntsville Businesses Can Lead in Accessibility

Photo Credit: Josh Weichman Over 5 million Americans use wheelchairs to get around.  Madison resident Taylor Burton is a freelance graphic designer and lead singer of the local band The Silver Silos. Burton has spina bifida and has used a wheelchair all of his life.   Nancy Becher, of New Market, founded Invisible Warriors after becoming […]

Boeing to cut 150+ Huntsville jobs amid national workforce reductions

Boeing has announced that they will lay off over 150 Huntsville employees, beginning on January 17, 2025.  The Huntsville layoffs are part of nationwide Boeing terminations. The aerospace and defense company has announced that it plans to reduce its national workforce by 10% — for a total loss of 17,000 jobs. “Our business is in […]

Huntsville real estate poised for growth in 2025

As we approach 2025, there’s plenty to be optimistic about in the Huntsville area, especially in terms of the local economy and real estate market. Several factors suggest that home prices could see significant growth in the coming year, with both national and local trends aligning to create a favorable environment for sellers and potential […]

Huntsville maintains perfect financial scores from credit rating agencies

The City of Huntsville has been awarded the highest credit rating for the 16th year in a row.  The nation’s top two credit rating agencies, Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, have both assigned their highest rating to Huntsville. Similar to an individual’s FICO score, these assessments evaluate the City’s financial reliability. […]

Real estate reports show South leads nation in NAR migration report

A new study released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that 46% of homebuyers who relocated in 2024 relocated to the South.  The next most popular region for relocating homebuyers was the West, at 25%.  30% of relocating homebuyers cited a desire to be closer to family and friends as the leading reason […]

Sarah Zupko named next Editor of the Huntsville Business Journal

The Huntsville Business Journal has announced Sarah Zupko as our new editor, ushering in a new chapter for the publication that continues to highlight the city’s dynamic commercial landscape.  A Huntsville native with deep ties to the community and a passion for writing, Zupko brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the […]

Happy Thanksgiving from the Huntsville Business Journal team!

Dear Readers, I wanted to wish all of our readers, contributors, advertising partners, and supporters a very Happy Thanksgiving. This is one of my very favorite holidays. It’s not the food nor the football, but it is the friends and family that highlights this time of year. Family is often there when it feels like […]

Yes, you can get your holiday shopping done at small local businesses!

Do you struggle to find unique gifts, meaningful gifts, and gifts for that person who has everything? This holiday season, get off the struggle bus and experience the fun and reward of shopping small and local. The following local shops are places where you can find an inviting atmosphere, warm and friendly customer service, and […]

Local institutions partner to be a part of five-year, $12.7M initiative to launch new Gulf Scholars Program

The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has awarded a $600,000 grant to The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) to join the Gulf Scholars Program (GSP). This funding is part of a larger five-year, $12.7 million initiative aimed at preparing undergraduate students to tackle environmental, health, energy, […]

BDO Public Sector announces newest President and CEO

BDO Public Sector, LLC, has appointed Frank Landefeld as its President and CEO.  Landefeld will lead the strategic direction, growth initiatives, and client engagement efforts to support federal agencies in achieving mission success. With three decades of experience, Landefeld has a deep understanding of clients’ needs and complexities in today’s evolving landscape, and a proven […]