Business — Page 25

HUNTSVILLE — With nearly three decades in the aerospace and defense industries, Andy Crocker has been named vice president of business development, Special Aerospace Services announced. SAS provides space and […]

HERNDON, Va. — Akima Facilities Operations has been awarded a more than half-billion-dollar contract to provide installation support services at Redstone Arsenal. The contract awarded by the Army Contracting Command […]

HUNTSVILLE — Celebrating its pride in being a part of the Huntsville fabric, Virginia-based MDW Associates cut the ribbon on its operations in Cummings Research Park. The ceremony at the […]

MADISON — The mystery on Madison’s west side has been answered. Yes, Costco is coming to Clift Farm. “We are thrilled to welcome Costco to Clift Farm,” said Breland Companies […]

GUNTERSVILLE — The state Legislature just wrapped up its 2024 session and won’t meet again for a few months, but three local lawmakers are set to provide an update to […]

MADISON — In a few months, folks will be able to “eat mor chikin.” With a turn of the shovels, civic officials and Chick-fil-A representatives, including cow mascots in safety […]

HUNTSVILLE – ServisFirst Bank has promoted Stuart Whitaker to first vice president, commercial banking officer for the Huntsville region.   “Stuart’s advancement reflects his commitment and contributions to ServisFirst Bank in  […]

ATHENS – Some things old are with something new in Athens. Old, as in antiques spanning three centuries. New, as in a new business taking the place of a former […]

HUNTSVILLE – Torch Technologies, one of the nation’s leading defense contractors headquartered in Huntsville, has appointed Rita Hill as director of supplier outreach. According to a news release, she will […]

HUNTSVILLE — In the wake of acquiring two companies over the last couple months, Special Aerospace Services officials have decided more room is needed. So, Tuesday, the space and defense […]

MONTGOMERY – You may have seen their work in the Florence Sportsplex, the Athens Recreation Center or Athens High School. Or maybe, most recently, with Huntsville’s City Hall. For their […]

FLORENCE – What started as a neighborhood Halloween display has morphed into a whole community of gift givers known by the collective of The Birthday Fairy. “When we started the […]

HUNTSVILLE – As business boomed in the Huntsville area, one company for sure wasn’t going to miss the boat. In fact, the Leighton-born and Shoals-based Bank Independent set sail toward […]

HUNTSVILLE – Blas Escarcega cuts to the chase as vice president of franchise development at Pollo Campero, which is preparing to open a restaurant in the Rocket City. He represents […]

Thomas named chairman of PDW board of directors

HUNTSVILLE —  Retired Gen. Tony Thomas III has been appointed chairman of the PDW board of directors, the Huntsville-based company announced. PDW is a drone technology company revolutionizing small robotics […]

HUNTSVILLE – A popular local independent bookstore without a storefront will soon be no longer … without a storefront. Snail on the Wall, the go-to online site for many local […]

ATHENS — Looking to the future, a pair of entrepreneurs reached into Athens’ history in moving their business downtown. Athens Alehouse & Cellar, a woman-owned business, is moving its operations […]

SCOTTSBORO — In what could be termed the world’s largest lost and found, the folks at Unclaimed Baggage have announced expansion plans for the Scottsboro tourist attraction/shopping destination. Just in […]

A&M, UAH grad to head Revlon division

NEW YORK — Tchernavia Rocker has been appointed to the role of Chief People Officer at Revlon, the company announced. Rocker will join Revlon effective June 3 and report directly […]

FLORENCE — There’s a new kid in town. ZT Automotive has officially entered the Alabama market following its acquisition of four dealerships in the Shoals from Florida-based Greenway Automotive group. […]

HUNTSVILLE – As three companies joined the Best Places to Work Hall of Fame, a new group of award-winners was announced today by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Intuitive Research and Technology, […]

HUNTSVILLE – There is a matchmaking event in Huntsville that has grown so big only the East Hall at the Von Braun Center can hold it. The target group is […]

HUNTSVILLE – Food City is moving dirt in the Rocket City. A lot of it now with more to come later. Just last week, the grocery store chain based in […]

TUSCUMBIA — The “War to End All Wars” had ended and the nation was at the dawn of the greatest economic disaster in history. It was 1924 when Percy Hoskins […]