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Hospitality industry recovery stronger than expected, brings tax revenue to Alabama

While the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across all aspects of the economy, the hospitality industry took an especially vicious hit, with its profits decimated and much of its workforce laid off in wake of the catastrophic drop in travel. However, new reports from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), in partnership with Oxford Economics, […]

State Business Leaders Still Sour on Economy

TUSCALOOSA, AL – For the second consecutive quarter, state business leaders have a negative outlook on the economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama. The UA Center for Business and Economic Research’s latest Alabama Business Confidence Index, taken in early September, remains slightly negative following a similar outlook in the snapshot […]

Planned Gift Helps First Generation Accounting Student Excel in Professional Pursuits

As a senior preparing to graduate in December of 2022 with his bachelor of science in accounting, Mauricio Chacon knows he’s gotten a top-notch education while at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System. The Oneonta, Alabama native says he was drawn to UAH because of its […]

Retiring Senator Address City Leaders for Final Time

Huntsville and Madison County politicians and local business leaders showered outgoing United State’s Senator Richard Shelby with appreciation Monday. Shelby, who at 36 years has been the longest-serving Senate member in Alabama history, was in the city for his annual Washington Update, the last he’ll give before retirement arrives Jan. 3. He also served in […]

Dr. Charles L. Karr Named President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has unanimously named Dr. Charles L. “Chuck” Karr president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). University of Alabama System Chancellor Finis St. John recommended the appointment to the UA System Board of Trustees at its meeting on September 16, 2022. “Furthering the success of UAH […]

Average Sale Price of Huntsville Home Passes $300K

These are historic times for the Huntsville real estate market. The latest report from the Alabama Center for Real Estate shows the average sales price of a Huntsville home last month was $308,551. The price is an all-time high and is a precedent-setting 5.5% increase over February’s average of $292,583. “Historical data indicates that March […]