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Fuel your entrepreneurial journey with stories from Huntsville, Alabama. The Huntsville Commerce Report features local startup news, business advice, and national entrepreneurship trends to inspire North Alabama innovators and aspiring founders nationwide.

Declining US FICO Credit Score in 2025: Implications for Huntsville Businesses and Beyond

Declining US FICO Credit Score in 2025: Implications for Huntsville Businesses and Beyond

The average FICO credit score in the United States has fallen to 715 in 2025, down two points from 717 in 2024, marking a significant shift in consumer financial health. This decline, reported in the latest FICO Score Credit Insights, is the largest two-year drop since the 2008 financial crisis.

Why Chattanooga Surpasses Huntsville for Small and Mid-Sized Business Growth in 2025

Why Chattanooga Surpasses Huntsville for Small and Mid-Sized Business Growth in 2025

In the evolving economic landscape of the American South, Chattanooga, Tennessee, stands out as a prime destination for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking sustainable expansion. With its array of supportive resources, thriving tourism sector, and diversified industries, Chattanooga offers a more balanced environment compared to Huntsville, Alabama, which, while

Wiener von Braun’s: Huntsville’s Hot Dog Revolution in 2025

Wiener von Braun’s: Huntsville’s Hot Dog Revolution in 2025

Huntsville, Alabama, has a thriving food scene, but unlike Birmingham with its iconic hot dog haunts like Sneaky Pete’s and Gus’s Hot Dogs, the Rocket City has historically lacked a standout spot for a quality hot dog. That changed in May 2023 when Wiener von Braun’s, a

The Dance Factor Unveils New Huntsville Studio with Grand Opening Celebration and Scholarship Fund Launch

The Dance Factor Unveils New Huntsville Studio with Grand Opening Celebration and Scholarship Fund Launch

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Dance Factor, a dynamic Huntsville dance studio, is set to open its new, state-of-the-art facility at 2404 Highway 72 East, Huntsville, AL 35811, with a free community event on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This grand opening marks a significant

UAH Electric Propulsion Club Secures Top Award at AIAA Conference, Elevating Huntsville’s Aerospace Innovation

UAH Electric Propulsion Club Secures Top Award at AIAA Conference, Elevating Huntsville’s Aerospace Innovation

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (July 16, 2025) – The Electric Propulsion Club at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has once again proven its excellence by clinching first place at the 2025 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Region II Student Conference in Raleigh, N.C. This prestigious accolade celebrates the

UAH Student Team Secures Third Place in NASA’s 25th Student Launch Challenge

UAH Student Team Secures Third Place in NASA’s 25th Student Launch Challenge

A talented student team from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) achieved an impressive third-place finish in the 2025 NASA Student Launch Challenge, a hallmark of aerospace innovation in its 25th year. Overcoming weather challenges and technical hurdles, the UAH team showcased their engineering prowess by designing, building, and

Bigfoot's Little Donuts to Close Madison, AL Location on June 14, 2025

Bigfoot's Little Donuts to Close Madison, AL Location on June 14, 2025

Madison, AL – Bigfoot’s Little Donuts, a beloved local donut shop known for its hot, fresh, made-to-order mini donuts, has announced the closure of its Madison, Alabama location. The final day of service at the County Line Road shop will be Saturday, June 14, 2025, as shared in a heartfelt