U.S. Space & Rocket Center Names Robert La Branche VP of External Affairs

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Robert La Branche has been named as Vice President of External Affairs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC). His responsibilities include engaging with local, state, and federal leaders to build awareness of the Rocket Center and its programs and to build partnerships to support them. Before assuming his new fulltime […]

HudsonAlpha Celebrating 15th Anniversary in 2023

HUNTSVILLE, AL – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology invites the public to celebrate its 15-year anniversary throughout 2023. The Institute’s grand opening took place on National DNA Day, April 25, 2008, which commemorates the discovery of the DNA double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003. The Institute’s unique model as a […]

Bhagyesha Darji Accepts Position as Sales & Leasing Specialist With NAI Chase Commercial Real Estate.

HUNTSVILLE, AL – NAI Chase Commercial, a member of the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms, announced that Bhagyesha Darji has accepted a position in Sales & Leasing with the Huntsville office. In this role, she will be responsible for Tenant Representation/Landlord Representation, Sales, and Leasing for properties in Huntsville and the […]

Applications Open for Science Fellowship Research Positions for Recent College Graduates

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the educational landscape drastically for several years. As students began learning online, they missed out on valuable hands-on learning experiences. A new HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology program is providing minority students impacted by the pandemic the opportunity to participate in real-world research. “The BRIDGES program will give students the skills, opportunities, […]

Department of Defense Contract Review: January 09 – 20

This series from the Huntsville Business Journal covers Department of Defense (DoD) contracts awarded to Huntsville-Madison County and Alabama businesses. Every two weeks, the Huntsville Business Journal provides you with an update to the various military contracts that local and state businesses are awarded. This entry covers contracts listed on the Department of Defense daily postings from Monday, January […]

Aerobotix Receives Special Recognition as Lockheed Martin Supplier

Huntsville based robotics integrator Aerobotix has again received an award that signifies their importance to Lockheed Martin’s space division. Lockheed Martin presented the company with its 2022 Suppler Recognition Award for Ease of Doing Business at its supplier conference.  “We’re honored to accept this award from Lockheed Martin as one of their top suppliers,” said […]

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce Major Changes to Mortgage Financing

New mortgage financing policies from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are poised to shake up the housing market for 2023.  Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) are determined by a number of factors, most prominently the borrower’s credit score and debt-to-income ratio (DTI), among others.  The new policies concerning LLPAs will reduce the cost incurred for […]

Orbital Assembly Names Ascent Solar CEO Jeffrey Max to its Board of Directors

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Orbital Assembly (OA), developer of automated and habitable space platforms, announced that Jeffrey Max, serial tech entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) has joined its board of directors. Over a 30-year career, Max has founded, built, incubated, and driven successful global companies with multiple exits in financial services, […]

UAH Receives $2.8M Grant to Support Teachers of English Learners

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Dr. Andrea Word-Allbritton, a clinical assistant professor in the College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has received a five-year, $2.8 million National Professional Development (NPD) grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language […]

Innovate Alabama Opens Second Round of Grant Funding to Benefit Local Entrepreneurs

Innovate Alabama opened applications for the second round of the Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Alabama-based recipients of Phase I and Phase II Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants are eligible to apply for up to $250,000 in supplemental funding. The program supports Alabama […]