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Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce is expanding opportunities for local students with the launch of Job Shadowing Week, a multi-day initiative designed to introduce a wide range of career paths […]

Utility poles rising out of the ground at John Hunt Park are not part of a construction project. They are setting the stage for one of the most unique competitions […]

A new video released by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is putting a spotlight on the role of regional collaboration in fueling economic growth across North Alabama. The video features local leaders […]

Only 11% of the construction industry is made up of women — and just 18% in Alabama. At a tech school in Hollywood, Alabama, Bri Conner saw opportunity instead. “Oh, […]

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is partnering with local school systems, community organizations and employers to host a career fair aimed at helping graduating high school seniors who have not finalized […]

GE Aerospace plans to invest $55 million in its Huntsville-area operations as part of a larger nationwide effort to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen the aerospace supply chain. The investment […]

Drake State Community and Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims traveled to Washington this week to make the case for continued federal investment in programs that support community college students. […]

Regions’ inaugural project supported by the Alabama State Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program will provide affordable apartments for tenants at a range of income levels in Athens, Alabama.   The […]

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is partnering with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, nonprofits and community agencies to connect job seekers with area employers during the […]

Under bright blue skies and unseasonably warm February sunshine, leaders from across Alabama gathered on South Jefferson Street to break ground on a project many called historic. The Grove at […]

Alabama’s progress in early literacy took center stage on Capitol Hill this week as U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt convened a congressional hearing focused on the science of reading, highlighting gains […]

Athens State University has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation aimed at increasing degree completion among high-achieving, low-income undergraduate students pursuing careers in science, […]

U.S. Labor Secretary Huntsville

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Boeing’s Huntsville operations on Monday as part of the agency’s nationwide “America at Work” tour. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) welcomed the Trump […]

Trash Pandas to host job fair ahead of 2026 season

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are gearing up for their sixth season at TOYOTA Field and are looking to fill dozens of game day and event positions with a hiring […]

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) and Republic Services are partnering to complete construction of the Neighborhood Promise Training Center, a new facility designed to provide hands-on education and […]

Athens Utilities has dispatched a six-member electric crew to Oxford, Mississippi, to assist with power restoration efforts following widespread outages caused by ice from Winter Storm Fern. Electric Department Manager […]

Madison and Limestone counties claimed the top spots according to the state’s annual economic development report released this week by Governor Kay Ivey.   The 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements […]

Drake State Community and Technical College has earned accreditation from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, a nationally recognized organization that sets industry standards for manufacturing education. The 2025 accreditation […]

Huntsville Hospital is now accepting applications for its second annual Nurse Camp, a free, hands-on program designed to introduce high school students to careers in nursing. According to Huntsville Hospital, […]

The Alabama Department of Workforce has opened a new Athens-Limestone Career Center at Athens State University, positioning Workforce Alabama to respond to the mounting workforce demands in one of the […]

Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.7% in November, with Madison County, Limestone County and the city of Madison ranking among the areas with the lowest jobless rates in the state, […]

ESGI Potomac expands national presence with office in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE — ESGI Potomac, a retained executive search firm  has opened an office in Huntsville. The Virginia-based company specializes in leadership and board placement, executive coaching, and career development services […]

HUNTSVILLE — Hundreds of Huntsville residents filled the Shurney Legacy Center for the launch of the Career Connect digital workforce platform. The platform matches job seekers with hiring employers in […]

COURTLAND – Lockheed Martin’s Manufacturing Basic Skills pre-apprenticeship program was recently named a Regional Work-Based Learning Best Practice by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, recognizing its success in connecting students […]

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