Tag Archive for: Mayor Paul Finley

Industry Day Spotlights Huntsville’s Role in Global Defense Partnerships

Changes were the order at this year’s 17th annual North Alabama International Association’s Industry Day at the Von Braun Center. This year’s event targeting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) was two days instead of the usual one, and expanded to include not only the U.S. Army but also the Navy, Air Force and Missile Defense Agency […]

Madison Election 2025: Candidates Lay Out Plans for the Future

Madison City Council and mayoral election hopefuls gathered Thursday night to stump for votes at the Candidate Connection Reception & Forum at the James Clemens theater. The event was organized by the Madison Chamber of Commerce, represented by President Michelle Epling, and All Things Madison, led by founder and CEO Erica DeSpain. Together, they introduced […]

Madison honors top employees during city council meeting

The start of a torrential downpour momentarily stole the attention of people gathered for the regular meeting of the Madison City Council, but business at hand soon commenced and demanded full attention. Leading the agenda was a presentation honoring Employee of the Year Roger Bellamy, Police Officer of the Year Josh Collins and Firefighter of […]

New I-565 Interchange in Madison Opens, Enhancing Connectivity and Economic Growth

The long-awaited westbound I-565 interchange at Town Madison Boulevard officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, attended by city and state officials. The new interchange is expected to bolster business activity, improve regional accessibility, and support the growing economic landscape of Madison and its surrounding communities. The project included the construction of westbound on- and […]

Madison Mayor Paul Finley to step down after 12 years, paving way for new leadership

After over a decade at the helm, Madison Mayor Paul Finley announced he will not seek a fourth term, marking the close of a tenure characterized by strategic growth and community-driven projects. Serving three terms, Finley has focused on enhancing Madison’s quality of life, ensuring responsible development, and fostering partnerships throughout the Tennessee Valley. Reflecting […]

Lieutenant General Mohan discusses army recruiting numbers, current missions to kick start Armed Forces week

The Armed Forces Celebration Luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 11 in the Von Braun Center Saturn Ballroom.  The luncheon was the signature event of Huntsville’s 2024 Armed Forces Celebration Week. The week honors the sacrifices made by the men and women of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the Reserves. It also recognizes […]

Mayor Finley highlights Madison’s importance as a “suburb” city, discusses education and economic development

City of Madison Mayor Paul Finley delivered a comprehensive State of the City address at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom on Wednesday, June 5th. In his speech, he provided an update on the city’s growth, achievements, and future plans, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, transparency, and responsible governance. Mayor Finley began his address by […]

Hospital and healthcare expansion major focus at inaugural Heartbeat of Healthcare summit

On May 15, the Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural Heartbeat of Healthcare event. The event featured a panel of government officials and healthcare experts. Mary Lynne Wright, the president of Madison Hospital, talked about the hospital’s tremendous growth. When the hospital opened on February 28, 2012, Wright projected it would take five to […]

Madison Mayor Finley welcomes substance recovery expansion with Longleaf ribbon cutting

Longleaf Recovery, a substance use recovery center, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on the morning of May 14. The new facility, which is located near Toyota Field, will provide outpatient treatment for up to 60 clients at a time.  Madison Mayor Paul Finley, Longleaf Chief Executive Officer Colin Harris, and Longleaf Chief Operations […]

Home field advantage at Toyota Field proves strong as Mayor Finley excites at second annual Celebrate Madison

Madison, Alabama continues to make headlines for its remarkable growth and vision that nurtures a thriving business ecosystem with a flourishing community. On Thursday, the city held the 2nd annual Celebrate Madison event at Toyota Field. The event, presented by Meta and organized by the Madison Chamber of Commerce, exemplified these values by showcasing the […]