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Alabama CBD and THC Businesses Face Closure if HB445 Signed by Governor Ivey

Alabama CBD and THC Businesses Face Closure if HB445 Signed by Governor Ivey

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — May 9, 2025 — Alabama’s hemp-derived CBD and THC businesses are bracing for significant changes as House Bill 445 (HB445) awaits Governor Kay Ivey’s signature. Passed by the Alabama Legislature on May 7, 2025, the bill introduces strict regulations and taxes on consumable hemp products, raising concerns

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. CEO Rob Buddo to Depart

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. CEO Rob Buddo to Depart

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI), a pivotal organization in shaping the city’s urban core, is preparing for a leadership transition as President and CEO Rob Buddo steps down on May 23, 2025. Since taking the helm in 2022, Buddo has played a central role in advancing Huntsville’s

Huntsville’s In-N-Out Dream: Closer Than Ever?

Huntsville’s In-N-Out Dream: Closer Than Ever?

Huntsville, Alabama – February 26, 2025 – As In-N-Out Burger prepares to plant its flag in Franklin, Tennessee, with a new eastern territory headquarters set to open in late 2026, speculation is heating up about where the beloved West Coast chain might head next. Just 100 miles south of Franklin, Huntsville, Alabama,

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’