Entries by staff reports

David King joins the Huntsville Advisory Board of First Horizon Bank

First Horizon Bank has announced that David King has joined their Huntsville Advisory Board. David is currently the Chairman of the Board of Applied Aerospace & Defense. David is a board member, advisor, and consultant to multiple companies and organizations across the aerospace, defense, innovation, and engineering sectors. He brings deep experience in corporate governance, […]

Three Alabama Leaders Named Momentum Leaders’ 2026 Women of Impact

Momentum Leaders, a nonprofit focused on advancing women in leadership, has announced its 2026 Women of Impact honorees: Rosilyn “Roz” Houston, Marianne Sharbel, and PeggyLee Wright. The honorees were selected in recognition of their contributions to business, politics, and community life in Alabama. Rosilyn “Roz” Houston Roz Houston is widely recognized for her trailblazing career […]

Philip W. Bentley Jr. Honored with Distinguished Service Award; Plaza Renamed in His Honor

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber hosted its 90th Annual Membership Meeting today in the Von Braun Center Saturn Ballroom. During the event, in his last official act as Chair, 2025 Chamber Board Chair Jeff Samz presented the Distinguished Service Award to Philip W. Bentley, Jr. The Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor the Chamber bestows […]

Torch Technologies, ORNL Formalize Partnership Through National Security MOU

Torch Technologies and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for collaboration on research, analysis, and technology development related to national security and workforce development. Under the agreement, the organizations will explore joint efforts that align ORNL’s scientific and research capabilities with […]

BAE Systems Awarded $137M Contract to Deliver Missile Warning Systems to Allies

BAE Systems has received $137 million in Foreign Military Sales contracts from the U.S. Army to deliver its AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System to allied nations, expanding the system’s role in protecting aircraft and aircrews from missile and other advanced threats. The CMWS detects infrared and radio-frequency guided missiles, unguided munitions, and other threats, and […]

Two Drake State Students Receive TMCF Workforce Development Scholarships

Two students from Drake State Community and Technical College have each been awarded $20,000 scholarships through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to support their academic and career goals. The recipients were selected to attend the TMCF Workforce Development Summit in Birmingham, Alabama. The summit brought together top-performing students from historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) […]

Applied Aerospace & Defense opens RF testing facility and services

Applied Aerospace & Defense is opening a radio frequency (RF) test range and offering related services at its Huntsville facility.   According to a news release, precision RF testing for antennas and electronics used in satellite communications, airborne intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, and ground-based command and control systems, is critical to ensure operational performance and […]

Qualis joins two other firms to form defense technology company

Qualis, a modeling and simulation services provider, has joined forces with two other companies to form a larger entity focused on space and missile defense programs. According to a news release, Qualis is joined by InTrack Radar Technologies and Tektonux in the new venture.  Tektonux of Madison incorporates artificial intelligence tools into command-and-control systems. Colorado […]

UAH to Host Third Annual Business of Space Conference March 1–3

The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Business will host the Business of Space Conference from March 1-3 on the UAH campus. Registration for the conference is open and runs through Feb. 26. The cost is $575. Discounted rates are available for those who register by Feb. 9, and special rates are available for […]

Scott Crosby Named Business Manager for Turner Construction’s Huntsville Office

Turner Construction Company has promoted Scott Crosby to business manager for its Huntsville office. In this role, Crosby will provide leadership for business operations, long-term planning, and project execution while supporting client relationships and continued growth across North Alabama. Crosby joined Turner in 2012 and has held progressive leadership roles supporting complex healthcare, federal, and […]