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Bank Independent Named #1 Bank in Alabama by Forbes

Among recent expansions and achievements, Bank Independent has been named the top bank in Alabama by Forbes. This accolade is based on the bank’s ability to deliver quality customer service and fostering community growth. Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent, expressed pride in the recognition, attributing it to the hard work and commitment of the […]

How Huntsville companies can win the engineering talent race in 2024

Ever since post-2020 COVID times, small and large businesses alike have shared one common problem: staffing.  From catering to engineering firms, “We Are Hiring” signs and online posts seem to be a commonplace occurrence, especially in the Rocket City. This led to what Forbes dubbed as an “employee driven labor market” back in 2022, alluding […]

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 […]

Huntsville Hospital Health System Ranked Among America’s Best Employers by Forbes

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville Hospital Health System is one of only two North Alabama-based  companies ranked among the nation’s best employers by Forbes.  For its America’s Best Employers by State 2022 rankings, Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to survey 70,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees. The surveys were conducted anonymously, […]

Local Wealth Manager Named to 2022 Forbes Best-in-State, Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Lists

Forbes recently announced that Shari Burnum, CEO of Investor’s Resource located in Madison, has been recognized on both the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors in the state of Alabama.   The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors awards help to level the playing field between states with large, affluent populations and others, […]