Tag Archive for: City of Huntsville

Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Announces 2025 Best Places to Work® Winners

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber revealed the 2025 winners of the annual Best Places to Work® Awards during a celebratory luncheon held on Tuesday in the VBC Saturn Ballroom. This year also marked the debut of a new award category recognizing companies that excel in supporting employee health and wellness. Winners are determined based on confidential […]

Jefferson Alley Grand Opening Highlights the Power—and Profit—of Public Art

Downtown Huntsville welcomed its newest cultural gem on May 9 with the grand opening of Jefferson Alley, a permanent public art installation and pedestrian walkway beside Del Chuco and across the street from 106 Jefferson. From 5 to 7 p.m., the vibrant space came alive with live music and the buzz of foot traffic heading […]

Tom Sykstus: Bond, Botes, Sykstus & Tanner, P.C., Attorney

Tom Sykstus is a Huntsville native and graduate of Virgil I. Grissom High School. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Alabama and a Master of Law degree from George Washington School of Law. Throughout this time, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Combat Medic and was honorably […]

Rochelle Silveira: gener8tor, Managing Director – gBETA

Rochelle Silveira is a business leader and innovation strategist with experience helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Based in Huntsville, Rochelle serves as managing director of gener8tor’s gBETA programs, shaping Alabama’s early-stage startup ecosystem across the state. Her leadership has been a critical driver of gener8tor’s statewide impact of working with nearly 200 startups […]

Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference Empowers Local Leaders to Make a Greater Community Impact

On Tuesday, May 6, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville hosted its 12th annual Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference. This event provides professional development and networking opportunities for the nonprofit community, including staff, board members, and volunteers. Ann Kvach, Director of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, spoke with the Huntsville Business Journal to […]

Debbie Phillips: Nuclear Worker Solutions, Claims specialist

Debbie Phillips, a dedicated nuclear claims specialist, champions the health and well-being of nuclear energy workers. Her role is crucial in advocating for the rights and benefits of this community, countering a government process that often seeks to deny their aid, by leveraging her deep understanding of occupational health and sympathy for affected individuals. Her […]

Abby Souffrant: A&L Business Solutions, Inc., Lead B2G Strategist

Abby Souffrant is a powerhouse in government contracting, transforming how small businesses secure multi-million-dollar opportunities.  As Lead B2G Strategist at A&L Business Solutions, she has guided over 600 business owners nationwide through federal, state, and local procurement processes. Within just 45 days of launching her company, Abby secured eight government contracts. Her expertise extends beyond […]

Bank Independent Promotes Malania Nesbitt to Senior Vice President – Chief Credit Officer

Bank Independent has promoted Malania Nesbitt to Senior Vice President – Chief Credit Officer. In this role, she will continue to lead the Credit Administration Department and report to Preuit Mauldin, Executive Vice President of Credit Administration. Nesbitt joined Bank Independent in 1994 and has held multiple leadership positions within the organization. She serves on […]

Bank Independent Names Stacy Suggs Executive Vice President — Chief Risk Officer

Bank Independent has appointed Stacy Suggs as Executive Vice President — Chief Risk Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing a range of risk-related functions, including Credit Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Internal and External Audits.  Suggs has been with Bank Independent since 1988 and previously served as Chief Operations Officer. Her […]

Bank Independent’s Hallie Mauldin Appointed Culture and Engagement Officer

Bank Independent has appointed Hallie Mauldin as its Culture and Engagement Officer, a newly created position focused on team member engagement and organizational culture. Mauldin will lead initiatives that enhance team member experience and engagement across the organization. She most recently served as Community Engagement Officer and has been instrumental in advancing college partnerships, career […]