HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology highlights breakthrough research in diabetes, Huntington’s disease

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The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology recently hosted its “Recent Genomics and Biotech Discoveries” event. At the presentation on Feb. 24 at the Jackson Center, attendees heard about groundbreaking discoveries in human health and agriculture. HudsonAlpha Vice President for Educational Outreach Kelly East and Madeline Loftin, the institute’s director of educator professional learning, walked the crowd […]

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Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims Advocates for Community College Funding in Washington

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Drake State Community and Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims testified Wednesday before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, making a direct case to federal lawmakers for sustained investment in programs that keep community college accessible and effective for the students who need it most.  Dr. Sims spoke […]

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Holmes Avenue Corridor to ease connection between Cummings Research Park and downtown

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Called a game-changer for West Huntsville, the city is another step closer to linking downtown with UAH and Cummings Research Park and some of Huntsville’s more established neighborhoods.  Huntsville took that step when the City Council approved an engineering design and construction administration services contract with Volkert for the “urban park.” “This will be a […]

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Huntsville City Schools presents 10-year capital plan, receives $5 million dollars from area economic development districts

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Huntsville City Schools’ $600 million, 10-year capital plan was presented at the Huntsville City Council Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26.  Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton, the school district’s financial officer Dustin Daehn, and City Finance Director Penny Smith presented details of the plan to council members. Sutton said the capital plan is integral […]

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First Horizon Bank Welcomes Scott Hulgan to Huntsville Business Banking Team as Senior Vice President

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First Horizon Bank has announced that Scott Hulgan has joined its Huntsville Business Banking team as Senior Vice President and Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager. Hulgan has an extensive background in business banking and most recently served as a Retail Group Manager at Synovus. As a senior business banking relationship manager, he is a client-first […]

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Dr. Andy Aldrin: Space commercialization riding waves with the occasional wipeout

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“Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world,” the Beach Boys sang. And, according to Dr. Andy Aldrin, waves are the perfect metaphor for the commercialization of space. Aldrin, son of astronaut Buzz Aldrin, is the executive director of Space Programs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide. He was the keynote speaker Tuesday at […]

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Dr. Jodi Price Named Dean of UAH’s College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences

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Dr. Jodi Price has marked many milestones with her students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Since joining the Department of Psychology in 2008, she has watched students move on to new jobs, academic advancements and, ultimately, graduation. “I’m still thrilled on graduation days,” Price says. “I know how momentous and important those […]

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Women-owned small businesses are a vibrant and vital force in the community

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Every March, we honor women’s achievements, resilience and innovation as we observe Women’s History Month.   As a crucial part of that, women-owned small businesses are a vibrant and vital force driving economic growth and diversity in the community. Illustrating the diversity of Huntsville’s economy, women are the engine that drive many of our defense, medical, […]

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Huntsville Botanical Garden breaks ground on INTUITIVE science complex, makes way for community STEM education

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The Huntsville Botanical Garden officially broke ground on construction of the INTUITIVE Plant Science Complex (IPSC) on Tuesday, February 24. During a ceremony to mark the project’s start, local leaders gathered at the garden to celebrate and offer words of encouragement for the initiative. The complex is expected to increase plant production by more than […]

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March 2026

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This is the September 2025 issue of Huntsville Business Journal full of recent business news from the lead to the featured story

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