I think for many, the inner workings (and importance) of local politics is a mystery. Any of us may know one city council member or county commissioner or maybe we know someone in local government to call when we have a problem, but when it comes to elections and the principles of good governance, the…
Downtown Huntsville has blossomed into a vibrant district brimming with commerce, entertainment, and recreational activities. Over the past year, Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) has dedicated itself to cultivating these experiences through various stakeholder-driven strategies and initiatives. By actively seeking community input, DHI set the stage for a year filled with exciting developments, increased engagement, and…
The Downtown Huntsville, Inc. team recently traveled to Chicago for the International Downtown Association Annual Conference. The IDA Annual Conference is a collection of more that 1,400 place-management professionals from cities around the world coming together with the shared mission of creating vibrant, diverse, and economically sustainable districts (which happens to be DHI’s mission). At…
Human Resources (HR) is an ever-evolving field. Every year there are technological advances, economic factors, and other forces that affect an organization’s ability to hire and retain the people needed to keep businesses running smoothly. As HR Consultants, we get to see a lot. Here are some of the top trends in HR that we…
Since 2019 Madison County, Alabama, has been inching forward to stake its claim as the second most popular tourist destination in Alabama, attracting visitors from around the globe. And now, we firmly hold this spot just behind the stunning Alabama beaches of Baldwin County. More tourists means more money for local businesses and boosts the…
What comes to my mind when I think of Women’s History Month, specifically in the Huntsville area, is a rocket shooting up through a glass ceiling. When I was beginning my career in the 1980s, I can remember very few businesswomen in leadership positions. At that time, the Chamber’s motto was “The Sky Is Not…
This guest post is by Dwaynia Wilkerson – Prose & Pens When you’re running a business, you think about processes, employees, customers, and turning a profit. However, there is a very critical and often neglected component to running a successful business and ultimately turning that profit. It’s communication. Or the lack thereof. Customers are bombarded with information from…