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Local laughs: Huntsville’s comedy scene takes center stage

As the city of Huntsville continues to grow in population and infrastructure, so do its citizens’ desires for more nightlife and live entertainment. Large venues such as the Von Braun Center, The Orion Amphitheater, and Levity Live offer shows from world class musicians, comedians, and other entertainers touring the country. Recently, social media platforms have […]

City prepares as freezing temperatures arrive

Forecasters aren’t predicting a winter storm like the one that paralyzed the Tennessee Valley a year ago, but preparations are nonetheless in the works for icy conditions as temperatures are set to drop this week as an Arctic air mass moves into the area. This cold front, arriving Monday, has the potential to bring light […]

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center invests heavily in local education

Being adjacent to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center presents many educational advantages for students in Huntsville and the surrounding area. Marshall Center Director Joseph Pelfrey said Marshall considers the role of schools and educators crucial to inspiring and equipping students in STEM.  STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. “With their help, NASA can […]

Taxing endeavors: planning for the upcoming tax year

As we prepare for 2025, there are many strategies that savvy investors and earners can use to make the most of their tax savings and minimize the tax liabilities that they will owe over the coming year. Standard or Itemized Deductions? An important aspect of preparing for the new tax year is deciding whether to […]

Local organization to host inaugural women-only PTSD support group for Alabama veterans

Invisible Warriors, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting female veterans, is addressing a significant challenge impacting women in the military. Recent studies reveal that 1 in 3 women veterans experiences some form of military sexual trauma (MST) and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a significantly higher rate compared to their male counterparts. To address this pressing […]

Navigating change fatigue: causes, impacts, and strategies for success

Change fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion or cynicism that individuals or organizations experience as the result of frequent or complex changes.  The three main causes that contribute to change fatigue are frequent changes, failed changes, and sudden, unexpected changes.  While periodic changes, even unsuccessful or sudden ones, may not be enough to induce change […]

Happy New Year’s Day from the team at the Huntsville Business Journal

Dear Readers, Happy New Year!  As we cross the threshold into 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you all for the support that you have shown the Huntsville Business Journal over the past year.  Your interest and partnership means the world to us and keeps us motivated to continue writing pieces that […]

Glaukos Corporation sees a bright future in Huntsville

Being one in a million is a dream, being one amongst over a hundred is a reality for Huntsville in a recent business decision that adds yet another feather to the Rocket City’s crowded cap.  Cummings Research Park is getting a new tenant with an eye on the future – Glaukos Corporation – which is […]

Local organization offers high-quality opportunities for lifelong learners

LearningQUEST’s spring term is right around the corner.  The organization, which partners with the Huntsville/Madison County Library, provides educational and enrichment opportunities to adult learners of all ages.  Most of the group’s meetings take place at the Downtown Library, with some gatherings occurring at the South Huntsville Public Library.  Groups that coalesce around specific interests, […]

Expanding horizons: how Huntsville’s key commercial real estate developments will reshape the city in 2025

It’s no secret that Huntsville has seen an incredible amount of growth and development over the last several years. With this in mind, the question now is: how are developers and city planners sustaining all of this momentum in 2025 and beyond? To get an idea of what the city’s commercial real estate development forecast […]