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Intuit Acquires GoCo to Boost HR Solutions for Mid-Sized Businesses

Intuit Acquires GoCo to Boost HR Solutions for Mid-Sized Businesses

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Intuit Inc., the financial technology giant behind QuickBooks and TurboTax, announced on April 23, 2025, that it has agreed to acquire GoCo.io, Inc., a Houston-based human resources platform tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. The deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal year

Huntsville Business Outlook Cools in Q2 2025: Alabama Business Confidence Index Insights

Huntsville Business Outlook Cools in Q2 2025: Alabama Business Confidence Index Insights

Huntsville, AL - Huntsville’s economic optimism has softened in Q2 2025, as detailed in the latest Alabama Business Confidence Index (ABCI) report from the University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER). The statewide ABCI fell to 51.1, a 9.9-point drop from Q1’s

Marketing and Advertising Industry in Alabama: A 2025 Overview

Marketing and Advertising Industry in Alabama: A 2025 Overview

In 2025, Alabama’s marketing and advertising industry is thriving, with a sharp focus on digital platforms like Google Ads, YouTube Ads, and Facebook/Instagram Ads. Fueled by advanced AI technologies and first-party business data, Alabama agencies are at the forefront of driving measurable business growth. From Mobile’s creative

Huntsville Airport Prepares for STAR ID Rollout Amid Travel Concerns

Huntsville Airport Prepares for STAR ID Rollout Amid Travel Concerns

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville International Airport is gearing up for a significant shift in traveler screening procedures as the federal STAR ID mandate takes effect on May 7, 2025. The new requirement, part of the REAL ID Act passed in 2005, mandates that all air travelers present a STAR ID-compliant driver’

Alabama Shrimp Boom: How Tariffs on Asian Imports Boost Local Seafood

Alabama Shrimp Boom: How Tariffs on Asian Imports Boost Local Seafood

Alabama’s Gulf Coast shrimp are gaining popularity across the state as new tariffs on imported seafood from Asia drive demand for local catches. These tariffs, targeting shrimp from countries like Vietnam and Thailand, are revitalizing Alabama’s shrimping industry and encouraging residents from Mobile to Huntsville to savor the

Boeing Huntsville Layoffs Set for April 18, 2025: What It Means for the Rocket City

Boeing Huntsville Layoffs Set for April 18, 2025: What It Means for the Rocket City

Huntsville, AL – April 10, 2025 – Boeing, a major player in Huntsville’s aerospace industry, will reduce its local workforce by 71 employees on April 18, 2025, according to information from Made in Alabama (madeinalabama.com), the state’s economic development platform. This marks the third workforce cut in Huntsville within

Huntsville’s Joe Ritch Removed from TVA Board Following Leadership Changes

Huntsville’s Joe Ritch Removed from TVA Board Following Leadership Changes

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Joe Ritch, a Huntsville attorney and Chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board, has been removed from his position by President Donald Trump, effective April 1, 2025. This decision follows the retirement of former TVA CEO Jeff Lyash in 2024, who was notable for being the highest-paid