Archive for the ‘Business’ Category
“Green Spot” to give community environmentally friendly way to shop
(From release) On November 15 at 3pm at Madison Square Mall, The Green Spot will host its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, special product discounts and entertainment including a ‘green’ comedy magic show.
The Green Spot is a locally founded, owned and operated retail store specializing in high quality, contemporary earth-friendly products. [...]
Huntsvile chamber names Cherry as new CEO
(From release) The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County announced this morning its new President and CEO, Donald C. “Chip” Cherry Jr., who has served in the same capacity for the Greater Macon (Georgia) Chamber of Commerce/Macon Economic Development Commission since 2001.
The announcement was made in the atrium of the Chamber by Board of Directors [...]
Business Expo set for VBC Tuesday afternoon
(From release) The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County will hold its annual Business Expo Tuesday, Nov. 1, from noon until 5 p.m. at the Von Braun Center South Hall. Last year, more than 2,500 people attended.
This free event is open to the public, presented by RJ Young, and will feature more than 200 area [...]
Battle, area leaders announce 2011 Tennessee Valley Corridor Fall Partnership
(From release) Regional business and economic development leaders joined Mayor Tommy Battle and Tennessee Valley Corridor Board Members from North Alabama and other special guests today to announce the upcoming 2011 Tennessee Valley Corridor Fall Partnership Event to be held, November 20-21, at the Von Braun Center Huntsville.
During the November event, top public and private [...]
Huntsville dentist sponsoring Halloween candy buy-back program
(From release) Dr. Eric Beck is leading an anti tooth-decay movement by giving away dollars in exchange for candy. This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Dr. Beck’s office in Huntsville and receive $1.00 per pound.
Dr. Beck is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars in exchange for cavity-provoking candy.
“Kids can still [...]
Area home sales strong in September
(From release) Homes Sales climbed 25.07 percent when compared to one year earlier and remain unchanged from August according to new data prepared by the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR).
At $170,000 the September 2011 single-family home median price – the figure at which half of the homes sold for more and half sold for [...]
Huntsville Hospital receives national award, 10th consecutive year for honor
(From release) For the tenth consecutive year, National Research Corporation (NRC) has recognized Huntsville Hospital for its quality with the 2011 Consumer Choice Award. Alongside UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Baptist Medical Center – East in Montgomery and Providence Hospital in Mobile, Huntsville Hospital is one of five hospitals statewide to receive [...]
Crestwood Medical Center requests CON for elective angioplasty
(From release) Crestwood Medical Center announced today that it has requested a Certificate of Need (CON) from the Alabama State Certificate of Need Review Board to permanently establish elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) services in addition to its existing diagnostic cardiac catheterization and emergency PCI services. This is the last step in obtaining full approval [...]
Dynetics taps former astronaut Halsell as technical director for space division
(From release) Dynetics officials announced Monday that Jim Halsell, former NASA astronaut and retired Air Force colonel, will join the company this month as technical director in the space division. Halsell, whose most recent position was vice president of Safety and Mission Assurance at ATK, will manage advanced space transportation projects for Dynetics.
A five-flight shuttle [...]
McCarter named Communications Director for Chamber
(From release) Patricia Cavanaugh McCarter was recently named the communications director at the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County. McCarter brings more than 20 years of journalism experience to the Chamber, including 10 at The Huntsville Times where she was an award-winning reporter.
“Patricia has a great communications and business background and is well-known in the [...]
