Tag Archive for: State of Alabama

Construction Partners completes acquisition of Huntsville-based contractor company

Construction Partners, Inc. (CPI) has officially acquired SJ&L General Contractor, LLC, a hot-mix asphalt and sitework company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, CPI’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said the acquisition was a natural step for CPI’s expansion. “A key component of our growth strategy is to actively expand service capabilities […]

Governor Ivey confirms rebate checks on the way to 1.9M Alabama tax filers

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that one-time tax rebates authorized in her 2023 budget are now on their way to 1.9 million Alabama tax filers. Since December 1, which was the start date authorized by law, officials have worked around-the-clock to process the one-time tax rebates. Governor Ivey tasked the Alabama Department of Revenue with […]

Sentar named #1 Best Company to Work for in Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, has announced that the company has been awarded first place in the 2023 Best Companies to Work for Alabama in the Large Company category. In partnership with Best Companies Group (BCG) and Business Alabama, this survey-and-awards program […]

New Yellowhammer beer made with Alabama barley shows potential economic benefit to state farmers

Thanks to the partnership from HudsonAlpha, Auburn University, Alabama A&M and Yellowhammer Brewery, Huntsville residents can now try a beer that is more “Alabama” than any other beer on tap.    Last week at a special event, Yellowhammer Brewing released its newest beer — Avalon Zwickelbier — the first beer to be brewed in the state of […]

Bridgeworth Wealth Management to join forces with Savant Wealth Management

Cover image: Brian Hinson, CFP®, CPA/PFS, ChFC® of Bridgeworth Wealth Management   Nationally recognized Bridgeworth Wealth Management announced plans to join Savant Wealth Management, a fee‐only registered investment advisor (RIA) with nearly $21 billion in assets under management (AUM). Bridgeworth, which has 58 employees and an AUM of approximately $2.2 billion, will mark Savant’s first partnership […]

NP Strategy grows in Alabama with new seasoned PR professional

NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, added a third team member in its three growing Alabama offices. Hannah Hite, a seasoned public relations and branding professional, joined NP Strategy in its Birmingham office as the firm continues its bold strategic plan for growth in the Alabama market.   […]

City of Huntsville, State of Alabama reacts to Space Command decision

As of yesterday, President Joe Biden overturned a long-time battle to move the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) headquarters from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama. The decision curtails the long political battle that began under the administration of former President Donald Trump. In a recent press statement, Biden mentioned that the decision leaned heavily on the […]

University of Alabama System to reinstate tuition freeze, includes UA Huntsville

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has recently made the decision that they will not increase tuition for Alabama residents for the 2023-2024 academic year at any of its three doctoral research institutions – The University of Alabama (UA), The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and The University of Alabama in Huntsville […]

Governor Ivey addresses Huntsville-Madison County via video for 2023 Alabama Update

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey addressed guests of the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce by video on Thursday after problems with her state airplane rendered her unable to make her scheduled appearance for the 2023 Alabama Update.  Along with the short video provided by Ivey, State Finance Director Bill Poole addressed the sold-out crowd in the Governor’s […]

Study reveals Huntsville to be below Alabama average regarding ROI on investment property

Recent data has shown that Huntsville might trail the rest of the state when it comes to investing in rental properties. Real estate experts at Agent Advice analyzed home value and typical rent prices across the country to establish where investors can currently expect the highest return on their investment. The data was collected using […]