Neighborhood Concepts, Inc.

06/02/2026

Our senior residents have transitioned into their new homes and will be back once the Summit is replaced with Meridian Commons. 🙌

Executive Director Mary Ellen sat down with WHNT News 19 to discuss our residents and what lies ahead.

Thank you, WHNT News 19 and all who made the transition possible. 👏👏

A major redevelopment project is moving forward in downtown Huntsville, with plans to replace an aging apartment complex that has long provided affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities.

06/01/2026

🌟NEW Pitch Competition: $1 Million in total prizes for small businesses!

Submit your pitch by Wednesday, June 10th to be considered in the new U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Clover's Pitch Competition.

Five prizes ranging from $75,000 to $400,000.

𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡? Let's work on it together, contact us.

SBA.gov/Freedom250

With a $1M total prize pool, the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition awards American innovation!

Key details:
✅ Judging categories: strengthening American competitiveness, small business “punching above its weight,” economic impact, and business fundamentals and ex*****on readiness
✅ Deadline: Submit your pitch by June 10
✅ The finals: September 2026 in D.C.

Learn more and submit your pitch: https://www.sba.gov/freedom250

05/29/2026

We are excited to be one step closer to providing our local seniors with a brand-new Downtown Huntsville building that they can call home.

Thank you WAFF 48 News for covering this milestone and helping us spread the importance of housing opportunities for everyone in our community.

https://www.waff.com/2026/05/28/residents-relocated-before-huntsville-summit-demolition/

The final residents have been moved out of the Huntsville Summit apartments, and crews will soon start tearing the building down and replacing it with a facility for local seniors.

05/28/2026

We create and preserve accessible housing opportunities through community partnerships, federal tax credits, and grants. We are proud to provide over 1,200 homes to neighbors throughout the Southeast. 🏠

Housing affordability is about the people we serve. The most vulnerable seniors and low-to-moderate income families who have to work 96 hours a week at Alabama's minimum wage of $7.25 to afford a 1-bedroom rental home at Fair Market Rent (FMR)*.

Thank you to all those who work every day to make affordable housing a reality for our community.

*Full National Low Income Housing Coalition Report at https://nlihc.org/oor/state/al

05/26/2026

Thankful for wonderful partners like JS Building Company, Inc. - JSBC and everyone supporting this project. Let’s continue to bring more affordable housing to Huntsville! 🏠

||: New Project :|| New Stone Commons

We are excited to partner with Neighborhood Concepts, Inc. once again on an impactful new project for our community!

Over the next year, our team will be working hard to build 42 affordable apartment units on Venona Ave in North Huntsville.

Please excuse our progress as we get to work—we are aiming to position Neighborhood Concepts to welcome families home by the end of the first quarter of 2027!

05/19/2026

While Migdalia and John-Michael won't be launching a food truck or catering business (𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺?), our team attends events like UAH SBDC APEX Small Business Development Center's recent "Starting a Food Truck Business" workshop to better serve our small business owners.

💡We bring back tips, tools, and connections that help entrepreneurs grow.

Attendees were in for a treat, hearing from SBDC Director Michelle Kloske and Huntsville entrepreneur Jonathan Hambrick, owner of Big John’s BBQ & Company, who shared real-world lessons to help new business owners succeed sooner.

One of our favorite takeaways was Jonathan's emphasis on the importance of valuing people and honoring relationships. We couldn't agree more!

Our Loan Fund isn't just about capital; it's about partnering with our entrepreneurs every step of the way.

05/13/2026

Thank you to the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville for hosting the Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference!

The NCI team enjoyed all the speakers, and the variety of topics covered finance, marketing, leadership, and so much more. There was something for everyone.

And the networking was spectacular! New connections were made, follow up lunches and coffees are already scheduled, and lots of reunions with friends. All this while learning new ways to better serve our community.

Is it too early to register for next year's conference? 😊

05/08/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Alabama Small Business Award Winners!✨

Small business owners are the heart of our local economy, and we were thrilled to celebrate your success during the award presentation at the The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship Conversation event.

During the panel, these leaders shared pivotal moments and tips for sustainable growth, including:

✅Hiring the right team
✅Learning how to simplify
✅The power of delegation and
✅Balancing vision and passion with clear, actionable implementation plans

Access to capital can be one of the biggest roadblocks for entrepreneurs, but events like these prove that with the right support, local businesses will thrive.

Thank you to The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, UAH SBDC APEX Small Business Development Center, and America's SBDC for hosting this event, and to Migdalia and Tasha for representing NCI.

We are proud to be part of an ecosystem that empowers small businesses to realize their dreams.

Congratulations to the Featured Businesses:

🏆Alabama Small Business Person of the Year: Lang Sims, Seabrook Solutions, Huntsville, Alabama

🏆Alabama Small Manufacturer of the Year: JIT Industries, Ginger and Matthew McComb, Hartselle, Alabama

🏆Alabama Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year: Pool Scouts of Huntsville, Rontario Hicks, Huntsville, Alabama

🏆Alabama Rural-Owned Small Business of the Year: Mt. Moriah Farms, Mia Scott, Dothan, Alabama

05/06/2026

We're still buzzing over the recent Singing River Trail Launch Regional Partnership pitch competition.

It is always inspiring to see so much creativity, hard work, and momentum in one place both from the entrepreneurs and event organizers!

As a nonprofit and certified CDFI dedicated to unlocking economic opportunities and small business lending, supporting entrepreneurs and their innovative ideas is what we are fortunate to do every day.🙂

05/05/2026

As the City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government and Madison County continue to grow, we must continue to prioritize supporting our local entrepreneurs and small business owners.

We're thankful for the opportunity to support local entrepreneurs who are the heart of our economic ecosystem. Through our Loan Fund, we've been honored to provide capital and coaching that empowers amazing businesses like Beyond Trash, LLC and Valor Scientific, Inc.

Thank you, Axios, for spotlighting the vital role small businesses play in building stronger neighborhoods across Alabama.

https://www.axios.com/sponsored/how-small-businesses-help-power-huntsvilles-growth

Huntsville, Ala.'s global reputation for aerospace, biotech and defense often grabs headlines. But the region's continued growth depends just as much on local entrepreneurs — and access to capital that helps them launch, hire and scale.