Tag Archive for: State of Alabama

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 […]

Making Huntsville and Alabama into a Southeastern Plasma Powerhouse

The business community can help propel to fruition a statewide endeavor backed by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to make Huntsville the hub of an Alabama plasma physics technology powerhouse that spans the Southeast. The effort is a springboard to propel cutting-edge university plasma physics research and technologies into practical business applications in agriculture, manufacturing, […]

Robins Morton Ranked No. 2 Contractor by Modern Healthcare Magazine

Robins & Morton ranked second on Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of the country’s top general contractors.   The list ranked companies by the total construction cost of completed healthcare projects in 2022. Last  year, Robins & Morton completed $1.2 billion in healthcare projects encompassing 3.3 million square feet. The company has ranked among Modern Healthcare’s top […]

ServisFirst Bank announces expansion in Virginia

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announced its first location in Virginia, opening on April 24, 2023. The new office is located at 4505  Columbus Street, Six Columbus Center, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462. This marks ServisFirst  Bank’s 30th location across seven states in the United States.   ServisFirst Bank Virginia has a […]

The Alabama Business Intelligence Center Expands

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) is announced the expansion of the Alabama Business Intelligence Center (AL BI Center). To strengthen and streamline the organization, EDPA’s economic development research function will be aligned with and housed within the AL BI Center. EDPA has provided economic development research support for state, regional and local allies […]

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. and ServisFirst Bank Elect New Board Member

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway to the ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. and  ServisFirst Bank Board of Directors. “ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway as a new  Board Member,” states Tom Broughton, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Chairman, […]