Tag Archive for: North Alabama

State legislators highlight workforce development, infrastructure, education investments at Chamber’s annual legislative update

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The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual legislative update luncheon at the Jackson Center. The event location was packed with chamber members and local businesses eager to hear potential legislative plans from elected officials representing North Alabama.  The Alabama State Legislature is set to convene on February 4th.  The following state legislators […]

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Singing River Trail names new Executive Director

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The Singing River Trail (SRT) Board of Directors has announced that Misti Potter will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director. “We are thrilled to welcome Misti to the Singing River Trail team,” said Jared Mitchem, SRT Board Chair. “Her expertise in nonprofit leadership, combined with her proven ability to deliver impactful results, positions her […]

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Amanda Hicks to take part in inaugural class of North Alabama Momentum Leaders

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Amanda Hicks, Bank Independent Vice President Sales Officer for Madison County, has been named as a participant in the inaugural Upward class of Momentum Leaders for North Alabama.  Momentum Leaders is a group designed to empower female leaders across Alabama and beyond. “We’re thrilled to see Amanda recognized as part of the first North Alabama […]

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Drake State lands large grant aimed at building workforce infrastructure

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Drake State Community and Technical College’s reputation as a leader in workforce development and innovation helped it land a grant worth $1,514,520. The award is part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants. Drake State is the first institution in Alabama to receive the grant. This funding is […]

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Matt Curtis Real Estate celebrates $2 Billion in closings

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Matt Curtis Real Estate has surpassed $2 billion in total closings.  Reaching this milestone situates the team among the nation’s top real estate companies and further solidifies its leadership in the Huntsville market.  “We are incredibly proud to reach $2 billion in closings—a testament to the trust and confidence our clients place in us every […]

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Sit Down with Success: A Conversation with Jada Leo of The Westmoreland Company

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Jada Leo entered the world of real estate in the 1970s alongside his mother Mary Leo, a successful Huntsville real estate agent who started The Leo Agency. Over time, Jada Leo began developing small residential subdivisions and then custom commercial buildings. A significant turning point came when one of his tenants requested multiple facilities across […]

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Winter Storm Cora: City leaders provide updates on road conditions, warming centers

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As crews work to clear snow-covered roads from Winter Storm Cora, local leaders are urging residents to limit travel to essential trips due to deteriorating conditions. The National Weather Service forecasting office in Huntsville said sleet and freezing rain are expected to fall throughout Friday afternoon, which will make clearing roads more difficult.  Precipitation is […]

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Small Business Spotlight: A conversation with Brian Robinson

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For Brian Robinson, coaching is more than a career. It’s a calling. “Coaching is the best job I’ve ever done,” said Robinson, a veteran and former cyber security specialist who turned his passion for helping others succeed into a career as a certified success and business coach. Originally from Lynchburg, Va., Robinson grew up in […]

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The stage is set: commercial real estate in Huntsville poised to see continued success in 2025

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The Rocket City continues to capture attention as one of the region’s fastest-growing commercial real estate sectors.  As part of our continuing coverage of commercial real estate in the area, the Huntsville Business Journal talked with Brenda Conville, Vice President of Real Estate at Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, to explore the market’s trajectory […]

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Local laughs: Huntsville’s comedy scene takes center stage

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As the city of Huntsville continues to grow in population and infrastructure, so do its citizens’ desires for more nightlife and live entertainment. Large venues such as the Von Braun Center, The Orion Amphitheater, and Levity Live offer shows from world class musicians, comedians, and other entertainers touring the country. Recently, social media platforms have […]

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