Entries by Dawn Suiter

MNAO Program Manager Promoted to VP of Alabama Business Unit

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced the promotion of one of the rising stars in Huntsville’s Mazda Toyota Manufacturing organization.  Naoki Okano will be stepping into a new role as Vice President of the Alabama Business Unit, effective April 1, 2022. With this advancement, he will assume ultimate responsibility for working with suppliers, handling […]

Jan Hess Retiring as President of Teledyne Brown Engineering

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has announced that Janice L. Hess, President of Teledyne’s Engineered Systems Segment and Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc., will be retiring effective July 31, 2022.  Scott Hall will assume the roles of President for the Engineered Systems Segment and Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. on March 21. Ms. Hess will work with Hall prior […]

Sit Down With Success: Kimberly Walker of Walkers Market – A Leap of Faith Pays Off

Huntsville foodies are well aware of the city’s many hidden culinary gems. One of these treasures is Walker’s Market, tucked into a storefront in the Five Points area of the Old Towne District at 813 Wellman Ave.  Founded and owned by Huntsville native Kimberly Walker, Walker’s Market is truly a one-of-a-kind establishment, offering a wide […]

Doster to Begin Construction on New Mixed-Use Commercial Project

The Cummings Research Park area will soon add additional office, retail, and restaurant options to its rapidly growing roster with the upcoming construction of HQ at Upland Park, a new 110,000 square foot, four-story mixed-use project.  HQ is the final project in Nicol Investment Company’s Upland Park, a 60-acre mixed-use community along Enterprise Way adjacent to Research […]

Marshall Space Flight Center Experts Provide Insights on Artemis

As Artemis I draws closer to its first rollout at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, representatives from NASA–Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) met with members of the local media last week to discuss the upcoming Artemis Mission as well as to answer questions regarding the mission.  Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer and SLS […]

Registration Now Open for Team Redstone’s Advance Planning Briefings to Industry

Team Redstone and the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) announced this week that registration has opened for Team Redstone’s 2022 Center of Excellence Advance Planning Briefings to Industry (APBI), which will be held from March 22-24.  Due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, this year’s event will again be hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams.  The […]

J. Alexander’s Opens Second Alabama Location in Town Madison

Town Madison’s newest dining option promises a five-star experience to local diners with the grand opening of J. Alexander’s first location in Alabama.  Located adjacent to Toyota Field, J. Alexander’s is a contemporary American restaurant renowned for its high quality, wood-fired cuisine. The menu features a wide selection of classics including prime rib, steaks, fresh […]

Monte Sano Research Corporation Donates $100,000 to ASCTE

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) added a new partner in education to its rapidly growing list of supporters this week with the donation of $100,000 from Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC).  The presentation of the donation, which will go toward the construction of ASCTE’s permanent school and residential facilities, took place […]

Mazda Foundation Inc. Awards Funding to Programs in Huntsville Area

The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc. has awarded funding for four new programs as it continues to build partnerships with organizations across the United States to help address issues including food insecurity, equitable access to education, and job opportunities. The Mazda Foundation awarded a total of $495,000 to 11 organizations through […]

Huntsville Welcomes CO/OP Community Table + Bar to the Culinary Scene

Huntsville foodies rejoice! Award-winning Chef Marc Taft is teaming up with Atrium Hospitality and bringing in Chef Luke Hawke to create a new Southern bistro in downtown Huntsville. Connected to the Downtown Embassy Suites Hotel, CO/OP Community Table + Bar is slated to open in late spring.  The new restaurant will welcome diners with a […]