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SHEFFIELD – How does it feel to be most loved? Well, for four straight years, Bank Independent has felt the love as a “Top 100 Most Loved Workplace.” The Sheffield-based […]

HUNTSVILLE – While the news around air travel has not been the best in recent days, there is some good news from Huntsville International Airport for travelers. And the good […]

MONTGOMERY – To provide support and guidance to Alabama’s small business owners, Secretary of State Wes Allen has released a tutorial video. The video, “Business Basics: Structures and Business Filings,” […]

BIRMINGHAM — Vulcan Materials has named Ronnie Pruitt its chief executive officer, the board of directors announced. Pruitt’s promotion is effective Jan. 1; he will also join the company’s board. […]

MOBILE – A ribbon-cutting ceremony today in Mobile will have an effect on the economic future more than 300 miles north in the Tennessee Valley. The ceremony marked the completion […]

SCOTTSBORO — North Alabama may not be known for its snow-covered slopes, but it is home to one of America’s largest ski events – and it all comes from lost […]

Tucker named junior lender at Bank Independent

SHEFFIELD – As part of Bank Independent’s new lender pilot training program, Jacob Tucker will transition to the role of junior lender, according to a news release. “Jacob’s passion for learning, […]

BIRMINGHAM – An initiative to give founders and their companies access to what matters most: capital, customers, and community has been launched. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, in coordination […]

ATHENS — Ground was broken recently for a ground-breaking retail center in Athens. Calling it a retail center could be stretching things a little, though. While offering retail space, The […]

HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville engineering company has partnered with a Maryland manufacturer to design, manufacture, and deliver electronics for space. Huntsville-based Resolution and Advanced Mission Partners announced the strategic partnership […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Business and Science Applications International Corp. celebrated another stage in their longstanding partnership with the announcement of a $50,000 donation […]

HUNTSVILLE – In a move to bring all of its corporate functions under one roof, Aurex has opened its headquarters at Bridge Street Town Centre. In a news release, Aurex […]

HUNTSVILLE – Time is running out for entrepreneurs hoping to compete for up to $60,000 in prize money at the inaugural P.R.O.P.E.L. Small Business & Entrepreneur Summit. Applications for the […]

MADISON – Curtis Venetta, marketing and events specialist for the Madison Chamber of Commerce, has been recognized as the “Green Apple” Young Professional of the Year at the 2025 PEAK Awards, […]

ATHENS – Local entrepreneurs took center stage Wednesday night as the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce honored 11 standout companies during its 2025 Small Business Awards ceremony at the Alabama […]

HUNTSVILLE — Understanding the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) program in today’s ever-changing tariff environment is critical for businesses looking to compete in today’s global economy. To help small businesses […]

Community and business leaders gather at the Madison Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting, celebrating growth and local partnerships.

MADISON – The Madison Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone this week with the grand opening of its 4,200-square-foot office on Hughes Road, a space designed to foster collaboration, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Groundbreaking research in the ophthalmic market is the focus of Glaukos Corp. The California-based company is a worldwide pharmaceutical and medical technology leader in ophthalmology focused on developing […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s time to fit Jim Page for another hat. Page, the chairman of the Launch Regional Partnership, has been named the organization’s executive director, according to the organization’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama has dismissed an eight-count lawsuit filed by former employees of Radiance Technologies, an employee-owned defense contractor headquartered in […]

HUNTSVILLE – Target is ramping up hiring for the 2025 holiday season with plans to bring on more than 300 seasonal workers in the Huntsville area, including over 200 in […]

MADISON – Marking a major milestone in its growth and commitment to the business community, the Madison Chamber of Commerce is holding a grand opening of its office this week. […]

Huntsville's MidCity: From pavement to parks

HUNTSVILLE — Someone may have “paved Paradise to put up a parking lot,” but in MidCity and Huntsville, they do things a little bit different. In fact, the west Huntsville […]

RCP Companies names David Wilson director of mixed-use assets

HUNTSVILLE — RCP Companies, a mixed-use real estate development and investment firm, announced today the appointment of David Wilson as its director of mixed-use assets. In this role, Wilson will […]