Entries by staff reports

Huntsville’s Guidehouse awarded Department of Transportation contract

Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to implement a National Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Clearinghouse. SS4A, a major Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program, funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives […]

UAH Space Hardware Club places high in two international space competitions

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Space Hardware Club (SHC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, turned in strong finishes in two international aerospace competitions, the International CanSat Competition and the University Rover Challenge. This year, SHC CanSat teams placed first, fifth and sixth internationally against 40 […]

NP Strategy grows in Alabama with new seasoned PR professional

NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, added a third team member in its three growing Alabama offices. Hannah Hite, a seasoned public relations and branding professional, joined NP Strategy in its Birmingham office as the firm continues its bold strategic plan for growth in the Alabama market.   […]

Summit 7 CEO selected as 2023 Cyber Huntsville Award recipient

Summit 7 Systems (Summit 7), a national leader in cybersecurity and compliance announced that Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7, has been selected as the 2023 Cyber Huntsville award recipient for cybersecurity industry leadership. Cyber Huntsville recognizes cybersecurity leaders in government, industry, and academia. Members were asked to send in nominations to identify proven leaders and difference makers. […]

Drake State and Huntsville Utilities join forces to fuel Gas and Water Operation Scholarship Program

On Friday morning, Drake State announced a new collaboration with Huntsville Utilities to introduce the Gas and Water Operation Certification Scholarship Program. This innovative four-week program aims to provide alternative pathways to entering the workforce and enrich the pool of potential candidates for gas and water operation careers at Huntsville Utilities and other prospective local […]

Bank Independent Named to Newsweek’s List of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2023

Newsweek announced their annual rankings for the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list, and North Alabama based Bank Independent ranked #33. This is the second consecutive year that Bank Independent made the list after ranking #36 in 2022. The 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® are the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice […]

VBC announces renovations to North Hall, underground

HUNSTVILLE, AL – Yesterday, the Von Braun Center (VBC)  announced the renovation and renaming of its frequently utilized venue, North Hall. “North Hall is one of the most-rented venues within the VBC,” said VBC Executive Director Steve Maples. “The layout of three separate ballrooms downstairs that can be opened into one large space, paired with […]

Lockheed Martin announces successful long range flight test

Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated its next-generation Extended-Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS) in a flight test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, firing the round from the U.S. Army’s HIMARS® launcher. “This test demonstrates nearly double the range, while maintaining the precision GMLRS is known for,” said Jay Price, vice president of Precision Fires at Lockheed Martin Missiles and […]

Women in Music Week to showcase talents of 50+ artists

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Whether playing live on stage or working behind the scenes on production and marketing, women are essential to the success and growth of Huntsville’s music ecosystem. Celebrating their contributions is what led to the creation of Women in Music Weekend five years ago. This year, Women in Music Weekend is expanding to Sept. 15-24 and being renamed Women in Music Week. “A weekend […]

HudsonAlpha and gener8tor welcome five companies to third Agtech Investment Accelerator cohort

HUNTSVILLE, AL – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, announced the five startup companies selected for the Fall 2023 cohort of the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator. The 12-week accelerator began earlier this month and invests $100K in each of five startups at the forefront of the agriculture technology industry. The concierge […]