Tag Archive for: North Alabama

What is workforce development, anyways?

Whether you are working or unemployed, blue collar or professional, new to the workforce or a seasoned expert, it is likely you have participated in workforce development throughout your adult life. That being said, what comes to mind when one hears the term “workforce development” is usually based on one’s own personal experience.  In reality, […]

Shooting stars: CUSA program champions Huntsville’s career options

A launch occurred at the Conference USA Basketball Championships last week, but it wasn’t a jump shot at the Von Braun Center. Instead, CUSA started its “Stars of Tomorrow‘’ program, an initiative the league devised to combine sports and career development to offer top students from member institutions an opportunity to engage with industry professionals […]

Danny Levis named President of Invariant Corporation

Invariant Corporation has announced the promotion of Danny Levis to President, effective March 7th, 2025.  With nearly 20 years of experience in electrical engineering and a strong background in radio frequency systems, Danny has made significant contributions to Invariant’s growth. After joining the company, he quickly rose to Director of Technical Operations, leading initiatives that […]

Michael Bishop named Assistant Vice President at ServisFirst Bank Huntsville

Michael Bishop has been promoted to Assistant Vice President at ServisFirst Bank Huntsville.  Since joining in 2022, Bishop has grown his portfolio and built strong partnerships with business owners and stakeholders. In his new role, he will continue to expand his loan and deposit portfolio, providing tailored financial solutions to commercial clients. “Michael has been […]

Bank Independent Launches Food and Family Share Initiative to Support Local Families in Need

Bank Independent has announced the launch of Food and Family Share, in partnership with WAFF and Mix 96.9, starting on March 10th. For the past 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in local communities. This year, the initiative expands to include the Family Share component, collecting […]

Sit Down With Success: A conversation with architect Jim Norton

With a career spanning over 30 years and nearly 1,000 projects to his name, Huntsville architect Jim Norton has built a reputation for thoughtful, high-quality design. Originally from Cookeville, Tenn., Norton specializes in both residential and commercial architecture, with a portfolio that includes everything from playhouses and office buildings to churches and custom homes. He […]

Huntsville teen builds branding business from the ground up

At just 18 years old, Landon Bruski is no ordinary college freshman.  While most of his peers are focused on adjusting to college life, Bruski has been busy running his own branding and digital marketing company, Bruski Branding Services.  Founded when he was only 16, the Huntsville-based business has already served more than 40 clients […]

TVA partners with ASCTE on cyber security innovation

The cutting-edge Alabama School for Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) is growing its campus. The soccer field next door to the new tennis courts lacks only a gravel path to be ready for the start of preseason practice. The Sentinel Center, which will house a gym and serve as home to many of the school’s […]

Real Estate Update: December figures show uptick at end of sluggish year

Reports from the month of December have shown that the residential real estate market has been stronger than most winter seasons, with the local market here in Huntsville/Madison County a bit more brisk than the national norm. According to reports from the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR), there were 622 homes sold in December […]

Seven leadership styles to utilize in 2025

Managing a team or running an organization is no easy task. Understanding the different functions and approaches to leadership, however, can help.  It is worth noting that most leaders combine several styles of leadership or will rely on different approaches at different times to solve complex challenges.  Conflict can occur when management relies heavily on […]