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Feb. 21 (UPI) -- FBI Director Kash Patel told employees Friday that on his first day on the job he plans to move agency jobs from Washington, D.C., to field offices around the country and to FBI Redstone Arsenal campus in Huntsville, Ala.

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by - U-Haul International 2727 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004

U-Haul also announced its top 25 U.S. growth cities to recognize city propers (outside the leading growth metros) that are netting the most one-way U-Haul customers.

The Sunshine State has five of the top 25 growth cities. Tennessee, Washington and Alabama (Huntsville #14) each have three. Virginia boasts two of the top four cities, Fredericksburg and Lorton, both located within 50 miles of Washington, D.C.

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14 Jan 2025

Maggie Switek, Brock Smith, and Abigail Humphreys

With inflation easing and the US economy experiencing continued growth, the turbulence triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is now largely behind us. In this post-pandemic landscape, metropolitan areas remain the hubs of economic activity. In 2023, US metros collectively grew by 2.6 percent in real GDP, contributing to 91.1 percent of the nation’s overall economic growth. Recognizing their critical role, the Best-Performing Cities (BPC) index evaluates the relative economic performance of 403 metropolitan areas, providing valuable insights into the strengths and vulnerabilities of these economic powerhouses.

The BPC index utilizes 13 key metrics, combining labor market conditions, high-tech industry growth, and access to economic opportunities. This comprehensive approach captures emerging trends and significant shifts in the US economy, offering a detailed benchmark for metro performance.

Our report and interactive online tool break down the components of the BPC index, delivering actionable insights into the factors driving short- and medium-term economic performance in US metropolitan areas. Policymakers, government officials, and business leaders can leverage this analysis to craft targeted strategies for fostering sustainable growth in the metros that drive America’s economy.

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Thanks, @River Sava , for the mention!

Wow, communication and timely; that's a tall order:-)

I'd start here:

Huntsville Madison County Builders Association

Hope that helps,

I'm looking forward to meeting you, @Andy Gio . I'll be off the clock today between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM Central, Alabama/Tennessee RTR!

Thanks @River Sava for the shout-out. 

#4. Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville’s score: 83.30/100

Huntsville is the most populous city in Alabama, but its population is still under 225,000. It stands out as a small metropolis with an affordable housing market, good job opportunities, and easy access to nature.

With a median home price of about $259,817, Huntsville ranked 26th lowest in our analysis. On top of that are the low homeownership costs. Huntsville ranked the best in this metric at only 14.1% of the median household income.

However, the low property tax rate of just 0.41% of the median home value—the seventh lowest in the country—may seal the deal. This helps to make Huntsville one of the most affordable cities in the U.S. for owning a home.

Huntsville is also a safe place to live, coming in 10th for the lowest crime rate among the cities we evaluated.

Residents of the Rocket City also have access to the world-famous U.S. Space & Rocket Center museum, over 60 public parks and the Von Braun Center entertainment complex, making it a fun and lively spot to raise

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Welcome @David Craig and thanks for the mention @River Sava. David reach out if I can help in any way.

Welcome @Kim Atkins and thanks for the shout-out @River Sava !