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NAITA launches website with refreshed brand identity

Bud McLaughlin - August 7, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Amid all the news about the latest and shiniest components of the nation's space and defense systems at the Space & Missile...

Athens receives upgrade in rating from Moody’s because of strong financial reserves, robust growth

From combined reports - July 30, 2025

ATHENS -- The city of Athens is in a strong financial position that will “remain resilient despite capital needs driven by a growing population,”...

Economic development initiative unites Northeast Alabama programs

From combined reports - July 28, 2025

RAINBOW CITY -- A newly formed regional economic development organization representing nine counties across Northeast Alabama, has announced a landmark partnership with three leading educational and...

‘Generational’ North Huntsville Greenway to drive recreational and economic growth

Bud McLaughlin - July 22, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Called a "once-in-a-generation opportunity," the North Huntsville Greenway aims to recognize the unique character of North Huntsville while creating lasting benefits for...

‘Big things are happening’: Etowah County poised for major economic growth

Mecca Musick - July 21, 2025

GADSDEN -- Etowah County is at a turning point and State Sen. Andrew Jones says the future is looking bright. “We’re having kind of a...

Born from healthy high school rivalry, sports facilities in Decatur support healthy residents and economy

Joshua Bachuss - July 18, 2025

DECATUR -- If you were born in the river city of Decatur, then you are most likely familiar with the intense rivalry between Decatur...

Ivey announces $23.2M in SEEDS grants available to communities for economic growth

Bud McLaughlin - June 25, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Communities looking for opportunities of economic development should apply for grants through the state's Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. Applications...

Singing River Trail to celebrate major milestone with downtown Leighton groundbreaking

Bud McLaughlin - June 13, 2025

LEIGHTON – As the town of Leighton celebrates the legacy of Percy Sledge this weekend, officials will host a ceremony that will make sweet...

Athens named second-fastest growing city in Alabama

Staff reports - May 19, 2025

ATHENS – Athens has been recognized as the second-fastest growing city in Alabama, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a population...

State’s ‘Powering Growth’ plan aims to secure energy dominance for growth

Bud McLaughlin - May 14, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Legislation that is aimed to solidify the state's energy dominance while accelerating economic development was signed into law today by Gov. Kay...

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