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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

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

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

Huntsville’s Rocket 95.1 Broadcast Faces Subtle Buzz Today: FM and Internet Appear Affected

Huntsville’s Rocket 95.1 Broadcast Faces Subtle Buzz Today: FM and Internet Appear Affected

Huntsville, AL – March 6, 2025 – Local rock fans tuning into Rocket 95.1 (WRTT-FM) today may have noticed something slightly off in their listening experience. Reports from the Huntsville Reddit community indicate a subtle background noise, described as a faint buzz, present on both the FM and internet broadcasts of

US Job Cuts Soar 245% in February 2025: Huntsville Braces for Federal Layoff Ripple, Challenger Report Shows

US Job Cuts Soar 245% in February 2025: Huntsville Braces for Federal Layoff Ripple, Challenger Report Shows

HUNTSVILLE, AL — March 6, 2025 — A staggering report released today by Challenger, Gray & Christmas has sent ripples through the business community, revealing that U.S. employers announced 172,017 job cuts in February 2025—the highest monthly total since the depths of the 2020 pandemic. For Huntsville, a city