Tag Archive for: North Alabama

Merry Christmas from the Huntsville Business Journal

Dear Readers, The team at the Huntsville Business Journal wishes you all a warm and happy holiday season! After weeks of hustle and preparation, we hope that you find a sense of peace and joy today.  We are so grateful to be a part of the vibrant community of Huntsville. We look forward to everything […]

Bank Independent toy drive spreads holiday cheer across North Alabama

Bank Independent has held an annual Toy Share Drive for 14 years running. This year, they collected a record 5,039 toys. Additionally, close to $3,000 in cash was donated. The bank partners with local organizations to ensure that the toys reach children from low-income families in time for the holidays.  “We are deeply grateful to […]

2025 Huntsville Business License Renewal: Key Dates and Details

Huntsville business owners, it is time to prepare for 2025 license renewals! Dates to Know: January 2, 2025: Renewals open for existing business owners January 31, 2025: Deadline for renewals Ways to Renew: Online: This is the City’s preferred method. Use the City’s online portal. In Person: Visit the third floor of City Hall, 305 […]

Anonymous matching donation boosts WellStone’s Pediatric Crisis Care

WellStone’s pediatric crisis care center received a generous matching gift this week when an anonymous supporter made a $150,000 donation.  Each contribution made to WellStone will automatically double — until the $150,000 gift has been matched.  The matching gift applies to donations of all sizes, as well as naming opportunities. “This is such an important […]

Doing well by doing good: charity and taxes in North Alabama

The winter holiday season has always been a time for communities and individuals to come together and aid those most in need.  Not only is charitable giving a benefit in and of itself, but charitable donations to exempt organizations can also lower the taxable income for your household. Federal tax deductions are generally capped at […]

Huntsville to host national track and field championship

The USA Track & Field (USATF) Masters Outdoor Nationals will be held at Milton Frank Stadium from July 17 to 20, 2025. “We are proud to welcome all of the competitors with the USA Masters Track & Field Championships to Huntsville in 2025,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. “Hosting a national championship is always a […]

Artemis program key to Huntsville’s role in the expanding aerospace industry

NASA is going back to the moon, and Huntsville is right at the heart of making it happen. The Artemis program is a key part of NASA’s Moon to Mars campaign.  NASA’s Artemis missions will establish a base camp on the moon and the Gateway outpost in the moon’s orbit.  Each mission will provide knowledge […]

Local founders celebrated at gener8tor movie screening

The red carpet was rolled out at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on the evening of December 12 for a special VIP Screening of Pioneers of Progress, a documentary that celebrates the most recent cohort of founders from gener8tor Huntsville programs.  This project highlighted not only the gener8tor and Gbeta startup programs, but also […]

Real Estate Update: NAR economists cautiously optimistic for 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) hosted its annual Forecast Summit, with NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun heading the online panel and presentation. The first point to take from the discussion is that experts believe mortgage rates will hover around the same level as they are currently throughout 2025. Yun cited the national deficit as […]