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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 […]

Huntsville ASmartPlace® College Career Fair: Happening Tomorrow!

Do you have a college student home for the holidays?  Encourage them to make the most of their break by attending the 2nd annual Huntsville ASmartPlace® College Career Fair tomorrow, December 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event, which is hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, will take place at The Atrium at Redstone […]

Defense contractor employees volunteer to honor veterans at the holidays

Saturday, December 14 was National Wreaths Across America Day.  The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember fallen veterans, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. The annual event takes place through coordinated wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 4,600 locations in all 50 U.S. […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate Agent Ben Waye Surpasses 100 Homes Sold in Record Year

Ben Waye, a real estate agent with Matt Curtis Real Estate, has reached a remarkable milestone by selling over 100 homes in 2024. Waye joins an elite group of agents, as just two other Matt Curtis agents have met this sales mark in a single year.  “We couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate Ben’s outstanding […]

From AI to Economic Impact: Key Takeaways from the Redstone Update

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber hosted a Redstone Update on December 11 at the Von Braun Center.  The day’s events began at 8 a.m. and included updates on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Space & Missile Defense Command, and Redstone Arsenal.  Jeff Gronberg, CEO of deciBel Research, moderated a panel discussion […]

Embracing organizational integrity in the workplace

One of the essential ingredients in forming an effective and welcoming workplace environment is organizational integrity. It is also one of the four CODE components of the adaptive leadership model.  Workplaces with high organizational integrity attract better job candidates and retain good employees longer, even in a highly competitive job market. For this reason, it […]