Small Business

C.T. Garvin Closes Huntsville Location, End of an Era

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Huntsville, AL – March 04, 2025 – After 90 years of operation, the iconic C.T. Garvin Feed & Seed has closed its doors, and an online auction of its complete inventory and supplies is now active. The liquidation sale, hosted by Van Massey, follows the business’s closure at its Holmes Avenue location. Signs indicating “Closing Due to Repair” had sparked confusion, but it is confirmed the closure is permanent. Founded in 1934 by Cressie Thornton Garvin, Sr., the beloved local landmark’s auction offers a final chance to bid on its legacy.

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, 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

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