BIRMINGHAM — If you’ve had a great experience with a local small business and didn’t know how to properly show your gratitude, here’s the opportunity. The U.S. Small Business Administration […]

GUNTERSVILLE — When a trio of judges ambled into Crawmama’s last week, they inhaled the sharp spice of freshly boiled seafood and were warmly welcomed by firecracker owner Charlotte Webb. […]

JASPER – Recognized for its impactful work within the community, Athens Main Street brought home a trio of awards from the recent 12th annual Main Street of Alabama Awards of Excellence […]

ATHENS – Another taste will soon join the Athens culinary pallet. Sushime Asian Bistro will be opening soon in downtown Athens and, fittingly, the new dishes will be served up […]

HUNTSVILLE – Starting his career as an intern at a major defense contractor, Kenton Brazelle continues to climb the corporate ladder. His most recent step is vice president, digital engineering […]

HUNTSVILLE — Creating a unified leadership structure and a strong culture of innovation was the driving force in a joint venture between two Huntsville small businesses Canvas, a provider of […]

WASHINGTON — Systems Products and Solutions, a Huntsville-based, Minority Woman-Owned Small Business, was awarded a nearly $75 million contract by the Army, the Department of Defense announced. The $74,792,859 firm-fixed-price […]

WASHINGTON — Huntsville-based Agile Decision Sciences was granted a $29.25 million modification to a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, the Department of Defense announced. The  $29,254,675 modification exercises option period three […]

ATHENS — Just after World War II ended in Europe, a business opened its doors in downtown Athens. Today, 80 years later, the Hendricks-Patton-RANCL still has its doors open and […]

WASHINGTON — Integration Innovation Inc. (i3) of Huntsville has been awarded a nearly $429 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency. With the $428,991,242 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, i3 will be tasked […]

ARDMORE — It was a red letter day, sort of, in this town that straddles the Alabama-Tennessee line. Well, more aptly, it was “Red’s” day. The owner of Mildred’s Restaurant, […]

MADISON – Real estate in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee is entering a new chapter. Chris Hulser-Hoover, former president of the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors, and Tip Hulser-Hoover have […]

BIRMINGHAM — Several small businesses in Madison County are among 20 statewide to share more than $3.3 million in SBIR/STTR supplemental grants from Innovate Alabama. The grants will help the […]

MADISON — To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Madison Chamber of Commerce has served up an AAPI Foodie Scavenger Hunt In partnership with local food and […]

ATHENS – On Dec. 28, downtown Athens faced a significant challenge as an EF-1 tornado swept through the area, leaving damage and uncertainty. Several downtown merchants, restaurants, and public gathering […]

WASHINGTON — The Navy issued a $10.4 million contract modification to Corvid Technologies, the Department of Defense announced. The North Carolina-based small business with a facility in Huntsville was awarded […]

NORMAL — Former Miss Alabama A&M University Kendra Lyas is turning heads with her newest venture – Swaddle Bar, a Black-owned children’s brand based in Birmingham that’s equal parts comfort, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Recognized for investing in their employees and understanding their needs and wants, 15 local companies were named “Best Places to Work.” The winners were announced today at the […]

WASHINGTON — Tool Masters of Tuscumbia recently received a $9.6 million contract, the Department of Defense announced. According to a news release, the $9,621,300 firm-fixed-price Army contract is for metal […]

HUNTSVILLE — There’s more time to get those nominations in for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Small Business Awards. The deadline has been extended to Friday, the chamber announced. There are […]

ATHENS – Cited as “shining examples,” six businesses in Limestone County were recognized as the Best Places to Work. This week’s event was the inaugural competition by the the Athens-Limestone […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Reps. Barry Moore and Terri Sewell of Alabama crossed the aisle to introduce legislation to expand opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The legislation amends the […]

MONTGOMERY – To celebrate the critical role small businesses play in driving the state’s economy and supporting job creation, Gov. Kay Ivey this week to be National Small Business Week […]

HUNTSVILLE — With a popular Huntsville boutique as its anchor, a new retail destination is on the horizon for the Jones Valley area. Lendon Corner, a craftfully designed shopping center, […]